Yacht Master

Mercedes Benz Part number # B 67 87 58 55 (puck with tail) $365 to $488 plus what ever the dealer charges to program (Star) phone present (but leave teleaid off), and it works.
I have not found any functions that do not work.
Make calls.
Receive calls.
Caller ID.
Incoming number/name appearers in command display and MFD and call timer.
Phone book downloads.
Controls on steering wheel work.
Keeps last number and recent too.
Command key pad works.
Bluetooth puck paired when door is open and will sleep when phone out of range.
I am 100% satisfied

m3tonyh@verizon

NIce- same with me on my 03 E55- wish I had this along time ago

komp55

Do your cars have the MHI installed already?

Yacht Master

No, MHI is 2005 on, here is what works on the 03 & 04
and in my case I Phone.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...S%252BI%252BSS

NSX2NV

So you're saying I can buy that bluetooth adaptor off ebay. Click it into my handset cradle in my 03 E55 and use my iPhone with the integrated system? Sorry I didn't understand because you say "I Phone". You mean iPhone right made by Apple?

Yacht Master

Sounds like your car had a phone before, if so the phone has probably been turned on via STAR diagnostics already, so you may not need to go to the dealer. What comes up on your command display when you press "SEND"? If it says no phone then the Mercedes Benz STAR diagnostic computer will be necessary to turn on the phone system in your car. I had to go cause my car had no phone/cradle only the teleaid. My dealer very friendly charged me a quarter hour shop time for the STAR work. The teleaid is Mercedes equivalent to GMs OnStar it calls for help in the event of an accident or break down, our cars have an analog teleaid and the world has changed to digital so to get teleaid the upgrade for our cars is like $1200 plus a subscription. I chose to leave mine off so that I don't get the warning in my MFD.

There is a puck for cars like yours that have the cradle it is called a V60 it just plugs in to your existing cradle I think it works the same as the puck with tail, but I really don't know. Here is a site with more information.
http://www.wireless4mb.com/
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-OEM-MERCEDES...QQcmdZViewItem
The basic difference between what I used (puck with tail) and the V60 and cradle is, I did not have to buy the cradle and V60 puck (over $500)
At this point you can do one of two things, buy the V60 puck, snap it in to the cradle and see if it works or buy the puck with the tail and remove your cradle and put the puck with tail in it's place.
I know the puck with tail works, The V60 puck looks allot like puck with tail and is probably the same thing I just don't know 100% (price is about the same)
I have not tried the SMS text, I never use it any way but I do see a button on my command screen for it.
OK, clear as mud right? Yes apple I-Phone.

YM

ChicagoX

Thanks for the heads-up.

mbenzman

I have the v60 phone systems in my 04 E55 w. Command nav, 02 CLK55 w Command, nav and voice, and 01 ML55 w. MCS nav. I bought the V60 bluetooth pucks for the wife and myself, each will pair with two bluetooth phones, but only one at any time.
I'm very pleased with their operation, they work great in all three vehicles despite the vehicles year and system differences.
No problems with phone calls incoming and out going, caller id on the i/c and nav displays (not on ML), phonebooks download, Command or MCS number pads or other functions, handsfree, steering controls on the CLK and E (not on ML), voice control in my CLK works (very cool-I need to add it to the E55) and automatic connect and disconnect every time. I have tested them with both my Nokia 6102i and Motorola v551 both on Cingular/AT&T service.
The downsides are, no cradle for your phone, so no external phone antenna or charging as the original v60 phone would get through the cradle.
Upsides, I don't have to charge my phones everyday, so I can leave it on my belt, I don't have to open the console to place it in the cradle ever, I don't miss calls due to incoming phone calls muting the sound system, the steering controls, handsfree, voice control and number pads are all easier to deal with while driving than holding a phone.
If I was still depending on my Motorola's I would need an external antenna, but my reception w. the Nokia phone is awesome, even out in the boonies.
This is a superior alternative to any of the aftermarket on even the phone manufacturers own car kits. I will probably install a unswitched 12vt. accessory plug in the console or glove box to hide the phones when I'm charging in the car.
By the way the signal strength meter on the Command or MCS screen will show one bar if the puck is paired/connected, 2 or 3 bars if there is a problem. My Nokias shows a little car in the middle of the screen when it's connected.

jpmt

The site above shows that the 04' and earlier cars are not compatible with the Bluetooth Interface Module. And that the V60 Bluetooth Cradle Adapter is the one to get for our cars.
I'm kinda confused.

mbenzman

If you have a bluetooth phone, and the V60 cradle in your center console, then the puck will work, it does in my 02 CLK, 04 E5, and 01 ML55. Would help if you state what car you have but I will assume it an 03-04 e55 w211.

Yacht Master

Your statement is true. "the V60 Bluetooth Cradle Adapter is the one to get for our cars".
Now you have a choice if your car has the cradle all you need is the V60 puck.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-OEM-MERCEDES...QQcmdZViewItem

If your car had no phone or cradle then use MB# B 67 87 58 55 (puck with tail) this replaces the cradle and the V60 puck.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...S%252BI%252BSS

aleksandar1099

THanks for the info.....gonna pick up one tomm!!!

jpmt

Thanks for the clarification...you just saved me a couple hundred dollars. Cheers!

tommy25000

work with black berry?

OzE55

What does the puck with tail connect to?

Yacht Master

Oz,
In our US cars the connection is under the liner in the upper compartment of the center console. I would think yours should be located in the same place even though your car is probably right hand drive. If you have any problems finding it, I will go and take pics cause, I want to reposition mine anyway.

Bullet Tooth

I went to an indy shop here in OKC and told him that I needed a puck with tail. The service writer told me that I was wrong and just ordered the puck for me. (I have the V60 cradle in the console.) He was right and my iphone works great with it.

It took me about 3 minutes to put the puck in and to get the phone mated. Of the "cushy" features, this and the keyless go are my favorites.

aleksandar1099

how much did u pay at the dealer...if you dont mind me asking?

Yacht Master

Tommy,
Some crackberries work some don't,
You'll have to check here http://www.wireless4mb.com/

supre55

I have the Verizon 8830 and it works fine. I could not get it to push the phone book however.

Bullet Tooth

I don't remember, but I think it was around 300.00. I have the receipt in my glove box and I will get that for you at lunch.

CyE55

Mine's an '06 and apparently doesn't have the phone wiring. Does anyone know the price on getting the phone wiring put in the car?

Appreciate it.

Bullet Tooth

I paid 390.00 plus tax for the puck in my 04 model. I am sure that is not a bargain, but I didn't shop around at all. Again, I did have the v60 cradle already in the car. As the OP stated, the puck works great with my phone.

While not on topic, I paid 160.00 at the same place for another key, as my car only came with one.

OzE55

Pics would be great, thanks.
I have a nokia (6210) car cradle (apparently the Euro version). Problem is the old 6210s are now unrelaible. I purchased the visseo puck and it works a treat with all the bluetooth phones I own BUT there is an intermittent connection problem. Its not the blue tooth its the cradle or a connection somewhere. I think I might need to replace the cradle but am unsure how to get it out or where/what the coiled lead connects to.

Thanks

Yacht Master

Here are some pics, yes we have some difference (teleaid buttons) so you may need to consult your local dealer. The connection can be checked by unscrewing two screws under the upper center compartment (you will see six screws take the two in the middle out left and right) this will allow you to lift the floor of the compartment (pic 2) if you wish to take it totally free you must remove the two screws at the rear top of the compartment. I really don't know much about the euro phone but believe that my IPhone is GSM and it is euro compatible so I hold hope you can make yours work.