SL/R230: Mercedes Phone Options of the 2003 Mercedes SL500
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Mercedes Phone Options for the 2003 Mercedes SL500
I just bought a 2003 SL500 and would like to undestand what the best
phone options are ( trading up from a C32 AMG with full voice activation and
hands-free V60s phone ).
I enjoy my current system but like the idea of using other phones like
the Motorola E815. I don't require bluetooth but would have no problem
using it if it is a better sounding solution.
I searched the forums but don't see much recent discussion on this so
hoping to get the most up to date information.
Thanks in advance.
phone options are ( trading up from a C32 AMG with full voice activation and
hands-free V60s phone ).
I enjoy my current system but like the idea of using other phones like
the Motorola E815. I don't require bluetooth but would have no problem
using it if it is a better sounding solution.
I searched the forums but don't see much recent discussion on this so
hoping to get the most up to date information.
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by Tony DeLuce; Dec 19, 2005 at 01:52 AM.
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Originally Posted by Tony DeLuce
I just bought a 2003 SL500 and would like to undestand what the best
phone options are ( trading up from a C32 AMG with full voice activation and
hands-free V60s phone ).
I enjoy my current system but like the idea of using other phones like
the Motorola E815. I don't require bluetooth but would have no problem
using it if it is a better sounding solution.
I searched the forums but don't see much recent discussion on this so
hoping to get the most up to date information.
Thanks in advance.
phone options are ( trading up from a C32 AMG with full voice activation and
hands-free V60s phone ).
I enjoy my current system but like the idea of using other phones like
the Motorola E815. I don't require bluetooth but would have no problem
using it if it is a better sounding solution.
I searched the forums but don't see much recent discussion on this so
hoping to get the most up to date information.
Thanks in advance.
Mercedes is not planning to upgrade the phone systems in the 2003 and 2004 SLs. So the only way that I know of having a e815 to work in your car is getting a Agros bluetooth system in it. Argos just replaces the Mercedes PSE.
I did test the Verizon e815 and Cingular MPx 220 in my SL with the Argos system, and they work great. But I installed the Argos system in my SLK 320.
Go here for more information on the Argos system.
https://www.connects2usa.com/index.html
http://www.eiskits.com/
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Originally Posted by tiggerfink
Do you currently have the v60p phone working in your SL500?
Mercedes is not planning to upgrade the phone systems in the 2003 and 2004 SLs. So the only way that I know of having a e815 to work in your car is getting a Agros bluetooth system in it. Argos just replaces the Mercedes PSE.
I did test the Verizon e815 and Cingular MPx 220 in my SL with the Argos system, and they work great. But I installed the Argos system in my SLK 320.
Go here for more information on the Argos system.
https://www.connects2usa.com/index.html
http://www.eiskits.com/
Mercedes is not planning to upgrade the phone systems in the 2003 and 2004 SLs. So the only way that I know of having a e815 to work in your car is getting a Agros bluetooth system in it. Argos just replaces the Mercedes PSE.
I did test the Verizon e815 and Cingular MPx 220 in my SL with the Argos system, and they work great. But I installed the Argos system in my SLK 320.
Go here for more information on the Argos system.
https://www.connects2usa.com/index.html
http://www.eiskits.com/
I have the V60s working on my C32 and would no problem using
it in my SL500 - do you know if the same cradle can be used?
Are there better non-bluetooth solutions out there?
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Originally Posted by Tony DeLuce
Thanks for your response.
I have the V60s working on my C32 and would no problem using
it in my SL500 - do you know if the same cradle can be used?
Are there better non-bluetooth solutions out there?
I have the V60s working on my C32 and would no problem using
it in my SL500 - do you know if the same cradle can be used?
Are there better non-bluetooth solutions out there?
Mikbox has an excellent solution that will allow most Motorola phones to work in the SL500. You would also have to get a new cradle/hand-up cup to replace the Mercedes phone cradle.
http://www.mikbox.com/
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Originally Posted by tiggerfink
Mikbox has an excellent solution that will allow most Motorola phones to work in the SL500. You would also have to get a new cradle/hand-up cup to replace the Mercedes phone cradle.
http://www.mikbox.com/
http://www.mikbox.com/
One last question, can I use the cradle that is in my 2003 C32 and that
works with my V60s phone in my 2003 SL500?
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Originally Posted by Tony DeLuce
Thanks again!
One last question, can I use the cradle that is in my 2003 C32 and that
works with my V60s phone in my 2003 SL500?
One last question, can I use the cradle that is in my 2003 C32 and that
works with my V60s phone in my 2003 SL500?
Just contact Mik at http://www.mikbox.com to verify if his equipment will work with the Mercedes V60 cradle. Mik's phone solution will allow non-Mercedes brand phones to work in Mercedes cars.
Last edited by tiggerfink; Dec 19, 2005 at 02:26 AM.
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Originally Posted by tiggerfink
According to this web site http://home.earthlink.net/~phdwebsit..._bulletins.htm the 2003 C and 2003 SL uses the same cradle. If you never had the Merdedes phone/kit installed in your SL, you will have difficulties in getting the correct phone installation/completion kit for your SL.
Originally Posted by tiggerfink
Just contact Mik at http://www.mikbox.com to verify if his equipment will work with the Mercedes V60 cradle. Mik phone soluation will allow non-Mercedes brand phones to work in Mercedes cars.
I don't have any issues continuing to use the V60s.
Thanks again for all of your help :-)
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Originally Posted by Tony DeLuce
I can always provide my MB dealer with the cradle and ahve them install.
How does the cost and quality of the above compare with the MB solution?
I don't have any issues continuing to use the V60s.
Thanks again for all of your help :-)
How does the cost and quality of the above compare with the MB solution?
I don't have any issues continuing to use the V60s.
Thanks again for all of your help :-)
Before you even attempt to install the phone in the SL500, please verify with your dealer that he can get all the equipment/kit to install your phone. My friend could not get a Mercedes V60p phone in his 2004 SL500, because MBUSA requested all D2B phone kits/phones from the dealers about a month ago. He has been on the waiting list for his phone/VRM/installation kit for about a month. Steve at http://www.mbenznl.com/ may be able to get you the stuff to install your phone.
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Originally Posted by tiggerfink
The Mercedes phone solution only allows you to use Mercedes phones. The mixbox solution connects to the Mercedes PSE and allows you to use non-Mercedes phones. There is no difference in quality because you are using the Mercedes phone equipment if you get the mikbox solution. The mixbox solution may be about $300.
Before you even attempt to install the phone in the SL500, please verify with your dealer that he can get all the equipment/kit to install your phone. My friend could not get a Mercedes V60p phone in his 2004 SL500, because MBUSA requested all D2B phone kits/phones from the dealers about a month ago. He has been on the waiting list for his phone/VRM/installation kit for about a month. Steve at http://www.mbenznl.com/ may be able to get you the stuff to install your phone.
Before you even attempt to install the phone in the SL500, please verify with your dealer that he can get all the equipment/kit to install your phone. My friend could not get a Mercedes V60p phone in his 2004 SL500, because MBUSA requested all D2B phone kits/phones from the dealers about a month ago. He has been on the waiting list for his phone/VRM/installation kit for about a month. Steve at http://www.mbenznl.com/ may be able to get you the stuff to install your phone.
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Originally Posted by jd986s
Your existing equipment in C32 (PSE, V60s and Cradle + voice module) should work in 03 SL500. Just swap it out. If you have the stealer do the work, it would cost you about the same as Mikbox solution.
It sounds like the Mikbox is a very good solution but having a translater
in the middle of anything is just one more thing to go wrong..
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Originally Posted by Tony DeLuce
Thanks. Including the "voice recognition"?
It sounds like the Mikbox is a very good solution but having a translater
in the middle of anything is just one more thing to go wrong..
It sounds like the Mikbox is a very good solution but having a translater
in the middle of anything is just one more thing to go wrong..
here are the parts for a SL500.
Parts Information
Qty.
Part Name
Part Number/Exchange
Vehicle core installation kit Q 682 0707
1
PSE “Auto Sense” (SYN 9266B) Q 682 0845
Standard install hardware kit Q 682 0462
Dual band linear compensator Q 682 0657
SL-Class vehicle completer kit Q 682 0848
Voice control module Q 682 0650
D2B optical cable, PSE Q 682 0817
Cable, PSE/linear compensator Q 682 0468
Bracket, PSE/linear compensator/antenna switch Q 682 0818
PTT lever Q 682 0820
Antenna switch, dual band Q 682 0652
Manual, Voice Control S-2765-000
Separate line item
Edge guard A 001 987 76 25
Here are the parts for a c-class.
Parts Information
Qty. Part Name Part Number/Exchange
Vehicle core installation kit Q 682 0707
1 PSE “Auto Sense” (SYN 9266B) Q 682 0845
1 Standard install hardware kit Q 682 0462
1 Dual band linear compensator Q 682 0657
C-Class Coupe vehicle completer kit Q 682 0715
1 Cable, PSE module/linear compensator Q 682 0468
1 Bracket, PSE module/linear compensator/antenna switch Q 682 0655
1 Template, V60 holder install Q 682 0762
Optional Voice Control System kit Q 682 0836
1 Voice control module Q 682 0650
1 Bracket, voice control module Q 682 0654
1 PTT lever Q 682 0837
1 Manual, Voice Control System S-2765-000
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Originally Posted by tiggerfink
It looks like the VRM in the c-class is the same as the SL. But the VRM PTT lever are different on each car.
here are the parts for a SL500.
Parts Information
Qty.
Part Name
Part Number/Exchange
Vehicle core installation kit Q 682 0707
1
PSE “Auto Sense” (SYN 9266B) Q 682 0845
Standard install hardware kit Q 682 0462
Dual band linear compensator Q 682 0657
SL-Class vehicle completer kit Q 682 0848
Voice control module Q 682 0650
D2B optical cable, PSE Q 682 0817
Cable, PSE/linear compensator Q 682 0468
Bracket, PSE/linear compensator/antenna switch Q 682 0818
PTT lever Q 682 0820
Antenna switch, dual band Q 682 0652
Manual, Voice Control S-2765-000
Separate line item
Edge guard A 001 987 76 25
Here are the parts for a c-class.
Parts Information
Qty. Part Name Part Number/Exchange
Vehicle core installation kit Q 682 0707
1 PSE “Auto Sense” (SYN 9266B) Q 682 0845
1 Standard install hardware kit Q 682 0462
1 Dual band linear compensator Q 682 0657
C-Class Coupe vehicle completer kit Q 682 0715
1 Cable, PSE module/linear compensator Q 682 0468
1 Bracket, PSE module/linear compensator/antenna switch Q 682 0655
1 Template, V60 holder install Q 682 0762
Optional Voice Control System kit Q 682 0836
1 Voice control module Q 682 0650
1 Bracket, voice control module Q 682 0654
1 PTT lever Q 682 0837
1 Manual, Voice Control System S-2765-000
here are the parts for a SL500.
Parts Information
Qty.
Part Name
Part Number/Exchange
Vehicle core installation kit Q 682 0707
1
PSE “Auto Sense” (SYN 9266B) Q 682 0845
Standard install hardware kit Q 682 0462
Dual band linear compensator Q 682 0657
SL-Class vehicle completer kit Q 682 0848
Voice control module Q 682 0650
D2B optical cable, PSE Q 682 0817
Cable, PSE/linear compensator Q 682 0468
Bracket, PSE/linear compensator/antenna switch Q 682 0818
PTT lever Q 682 0820
Antenna switch, dual band Q 682 0652
Manual, Voice Control S-2765-000
Separate line item
Edge guard A 001 987 76 25
Here are the parts for a c-class.
Parts Information
Qty. Part Name Part Number/Exchange
Vehicle core installation kit Q 682 0707
1 PSE “Auto Sense” (SYN 9266B) Q 682 0845
1 Standard install hardware kit Q 682 0462
1 Dual band linear compensator Q 682 0657
C-Class Coupe vehicle completer kit Q 682 0715
1 Cable, PSE module/linear compensator Q 682 0468
1 Bracket, PSE module/linear compensator/antenna switch Q 682 0655
1 Template, V60 holder install Q 682 0762
Optional Voice Control System kit Q 682 0836
1 Voice control module Q 682 0650
1 Bracket, voice control module Q 682 0654
1 PTT lever Q 682 0837
1 Manual, Voice Control System S-2765-000
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Originally Posted by Tony DeLuce
thanks! I will leave the lever in the C32...
work. I have an fiber optic cable that is unterminated that was
plugging into the pse so I am assuming the network requires that
cable to be terminated somewhere - does any one know where?
P.S. There doesn't seem to be any obvious place...
P.S.S. Is there any reason why my SL500 would not already have a PSE?
I plan on having the dealer install this so I don't to tear stuff up to look
for it...
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Does anyone have mercedes V60g?
Do you guys know if the mercedes V60g will work in a 2003 sl500?
I currently have a mercedes V60 phone system in my car, but that phone is cdma and will only work with verizon. I use cingular service that needs GSM. Do you guys know if I can just buy the V60g phone, put in my sim card, and plug it into my existing cradle?
Will this be compatible with the command?
Has anyone done this?
Thanks in advance!
I currently have a mercedes V60 phone system in my car, but that phone is cdma and will only work with verizon. I use cingular service that needs GSM. Do you guys know if I can just buy the V60g phone, put in my sim card, and plug it into my existing cradle?
Will this be compatible with the command?
Has anyone done this?
Thanks in advance!
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Originally Posted by Tony DeLuce
I have removed the pse from the C32 and now the radio doesn't
work. I have an fiber optic cable that is unterminated that was
plugging into the pse so I am assuming the network requires that
cable to be terminated somewhere - does any one know where?
P.S. There doesn't seem to be any obvious place...
P.S.S. Is there any reason why my SL500 would not already have a PSE?
I plan on having the dealer install this so I don't to tear stuff up to look
for it...
work. I have an fiber optic cable that is unterminated that was
plugging into the pse so I am assuming the network requires that
cable to be terminated somewhere - does any one know where?
P.S. There doesn't seem to be any obvious place...
P.S.S. Is there any reason why my SL500 would not already have a PSE?
I plan on having the dealer install this so I don't to tear stuff up to look
for it...
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Originally Posted by tiggerfink
You will have to remove the fiber patch cable and reconnect the loop. The PSE is optional on the SL500.
I finally got it all sorted out. I had my dealer install the PSE and
cradle from my C32. The C32 needs to have a jumper removed from
the left trunk fuse panel and then be re-programmed so that the PSE
is out of the ring. It using something like a Token Ring Network.
For some reason, the V60s SQ on the SL500 is much better than it was
on the C32! Several people I have talked to have commented that the
sound is much better without me even mentioning that I have switched
cars...
Thanks again!
