SL/R230: Pre Bluetooth Aux Jack receiver/transmitter
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1991 Mercedes 300SL (12 years, sold. 2006 Jaguar XK8 (sold), currently 2003 Mercedes 500 SL, 19M mi.
Pre Bluetooth Aux Jack receiver/transmitter
I'm looking for the best answer to solve an issue with a pre-Bluetooth R230 (2003). I have found several Bluetooth receivers/transmitters that will transmit Bluetooth signals through the aux jack in the glove compartment, but does anyone know the best product for this? I have seen an old post, but can't find it now. Amazon has several that are around $25 to $30 bucks, but some have issues with buzzing/bad quality, and I'm trying to preserve the sound quality, as well as use my iPhone through the aux jack. Any experience in this area would be appreciated.
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From: Chester County, PA, USA
2003 SL500, 2016 CLA250
I have a Stratus 7 Sirius radio mounted in the console. It works perfectly through the aux jack in the glove box. Antenna mounted under passenger side hood vent. The radio was $35.00, installation $100.00.
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From: Chandler, AZ
2003 SL500, 2016 ATS, 2016 CTS 2015 Volt
I'm looking for the best answer to solve an issue with a pre-Bluetooth R230 (2003). I have found several Bluetooth receivers/transmitters that will transmit Bluetooth signals through the aux jack in the glove compartment, but does anyone know the best product for this? I have seen an old post, but can't find it now. Amazon has several that are around $25 to $30 bucks, but some have issues with buzzing/bad quality, and I'm trying to preserve the sound quality, as well as use my iPhone through the aux jack. Any experience in this area would be appreciated.
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From: Chandler, AZ
2003 SL500, 2016 ATS, 2016 CTS 2015 Volt
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From: Humble, Texas
2005 C230 Kompressor Sport and 2004 SL500
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From: Chandler, AZ
2003 SL500, 2016 ATS, 2016 CTS 2015 Volt
I just checked Ebay and this particular one isn't on there right now-however there are hundreds that are similar ranging from less than $10. Search under "bluetooth receiver" and you will see them all. I prefer the type with a pushbutton for initial pairing rather than the slide switch on the side. I just leave it plugged into the jack in the glovebox if you have one. It shuts itself off when it loses the bluetooth signal. The worst part is switching the radio to AUX mode since it is sort of hidden in the menu.
