SL-Class (R230) 2003 -- 2012: Discussion on the SL500, SL550, SL600

SL/R230: Bluetooth won't work

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 06-22-2014, 08:01 AM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
fxrs1955's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 273
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
2014 SL550
Bluetooth won't work

I have a 2007 SL55 with bluetooth that stopped working. The puck still lights up and the phone says it's connected but the head unit says the phone isn't inserted. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.
Old 06-25-2014, 07:09 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
sgaar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: North Carolina, US
Posts: 487
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
'06 E500, '99 ML430 and '07 SL65
Delete the MB connection on the phone and try to pair again.
Old 07-11-2014, 03:42 AM
  #3  
Member
 
la22bay's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 129
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2014 S550 4matic
Originally Posted by fxrs1955
I have a 2007 SL55 with bluetooth that stopped working. The puck still lights up and the phone says it's connected but the head unit says the phone isn't inserted. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance.
The fiber optic wiring has broken probably from opening and closing console? If so you need to find direct phone jack input were it leads to jack near cradle. Buy cradle eliminator cable plug puck directly into main jack then hide it away near main jack, or replace fiber optic wiring that leads to phone jack near cradle, very expensive if that is the problem to test just unplug jack near cradle and plug directly into main jack at bottom of console. You will have to remove cover inside console to get to plugs

Last edited by la22bay; 07-11-2014 at 03:46 AM.
Old 07-11-2014, 06:57 AM
  #4  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
fxrs1955's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 273
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
2014 SL550
Originally Posted by la22bay
The fiber optic wiring has broken probably from opening and closing console? If so you need to find direct phone jack input were it leads to jack near cradle. Buy cradle eliminator cable plug puck directly into main jack then hide it away near main jack, or replace fiber optic wiring that leads to phone jack near cradle, very expensive if that is the problem to test just unplug jack near cradle and plug directly into main jack at bottom of console. You will have to remove cover inside console to get to plugs

Thanks, I'll look into that, I'm seriously considering replacing the system, it's not the most user friendly thing out there. Trying to find an installer that knows these cars is tough.
Old 07-11-2014, 08:10 AM
  #5  
Senior Member
 
RoundTheBenz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 374
Received 12 Likes on 11 Posts
SL550 Designo Crystal & Red Interior - SL55 Silver & Black Interior - E550
I'm installing the Chinese head unit this weekend. I'll let you know how it turns out...
Old 07-11-2014, 08:56 AM
  #6  
Member
 
la22bay's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 129
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
2014 S550 4matic
Originally Posted by fxrs1955
Thanks, I'll look into that, I'm seriously considering replacing the system, it's not the most user friendly thing out there. Trying to find an installer that knows these cars is tough.
If you indeed need to replace fiber optic wire, the fix I suggested will be more reliable with your existing unit

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: SL/R230: Bluetooth won't work



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:20 AM.