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B6 787 5855
MBUSA releases Bluetooth replacer puck for 2003/4 E, 2004 S/CL-Class
MBUSA releases part number B6 787 5855 to enable Bluetooth on MY 2003 and
2004 E-Class and MY 2004 S- and CL-Class by interfacing with the factory
installed CP211 TeleAid module. Compatible handsets and software levels
are listed at the end of the linked announcement.
Bluetooth Cradle Replacer Launch Announcement
June 29, 2007
Mercedes introduces Bluetooth Blackberry connectivity in Europe: BT HFP UHI adapter
As expected a new module supporting the Bluetooth Handsfree Profile (HFP)
will be offered in Europe for phones without Bluetooth Sim Access
Profile (SAP). The module also plugs into the standard UHI connector and
can connect the BlackBerry® 8700g, 8700v and 8707v models wirelessly to
a Mercedes-Benz. The part number for this BT HFP UHI adapter is B6 787 58 77
and became available in March 2007.
Mercedes-Benz press release
Mar 1, 2007
Apple announces the iPhone
It works well with MB's Bluetooth system, using the updated adapter
with MB part number B6 787 5878.
iPhone instructions (from AWS)
Jan 8, 2007
If you want to stay with Sprint/Nextel
There is a dedicated Sprint cradle solution for cars with MHI. You'll
need to get these parts from your MB dealer: V60 MHI Cradle (BQ6820988)
and V60x handset (BQ6820888). Although the handset is a bit old, it's E911
compatible so Sprint will activate it. You'll also get deeper integration
and better performance than possible with any Bluetooth solution too.
(If you plan on keeping two handsets, one to carry, one for dedicated
car use, you can also save significant cash on your monthly Sprint/Nextel
bill by placing the additional MB handset on a family plan with your
current phone. The monthly savings will quickly help you recover the
high price of the MB handset.)
from MagicO309D
Sept 20, 2006
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Continental announces Telematics plans
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Google maps for mobile with live traffic released
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B6 787 5838 / B6 787 6128
Wired handset BT adapter for Europe: wired BT SAP UHI adapter
As expected a second Bluetooth adapter model will also
be offered in Europe which includes a wired handset for privacy.
It's Mercedes part number B6 787 5838, one below the US model.
Like the first it plugs into the UHI connector installed in
the car. And like the first it connects the phone using the
Bluetooth SIM-access profile. And like the first the adapter
also has a built-in SIM card reader and can thus also be
used without a Bluetooth phone by inserting a SIM card into it.
Lateron in December 2006 an updated version B6 787 6128 of the wired Bluetooth
adapter also became available which stores the PIN, pairs four phones, and
can use 3 phone numbers per phonebook entry and has otherwise the same
functionality as the first generation model.
May 20, 2006
B6 787 5840 / B6 787 6125
BT adapter for EUROPE is coming....: BT SAP UHI adapter
"After a research that I made with MB Stuttgart
the Bluetooth adapter for all UHI systems will be available after the
20th week of this year.... The part number for ordering it is: B6 787 5840
(1 number over the US model!!!)" from BOTONOSI, Greece.
Only phones supporting the SIM-Access profile can use it directly; about a
dozen different Nokia and Siemens phones listed below. Some phones which
were tested with MB BT SAP: Nokia 6230 6230i 6233 6280 8800 E60 E61 E70 and
Siemens S65 SK65 S75 SL75 S68. Might also depend on the phone software
versions. The popular 6310i is not supported but of course can be used
with a standard UHI adapter. Lateron in December 2006 an updated
version B6 787 6125 of the Bluetooth adapter became available which
stores the PIN, pairs four phones, and can use 3 phone numbers per
phonebook entry and has otherwise the same funtionality as the
first generation.
Bluetooth SIM Access Profile compatible phones
UHI info www.navigeo.de, powered by Megacomm
May 20, 2006
MHI Bluetooth adapter install in an Euro UHI ML, Peter Leubner
with lots of pictures
May 20, 2006
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Upgrading Mercedes V60 Phone Systems
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2007 Accessories: Hands-Free Communication System MHI Bluetooth® Interface Module
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B6 787 5839 / B6 787 5878
The MHI Bluetooth Interface Module: BT HFP MHI adapter
part number B6 787 5839 plugs into the
preinstalled MHI connector in the Mercedes. The module supports the
Bluetooth handsfree profile (HFP) and also downloads the phonebook,
using Motorola BT AT commands, if supported by the phone. The MHI
Bluetooth Interface Module costs about $400 from AWS and does not
support the Bluetooth SIM access profile (SAP). Some compatible
phones are listed below. Lateron in May 2007 an updated version
B6 787 5878 became available addressing some of the problems reported
with the earlier one.
Motorola
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Blackberry
For more info and to order contact:
May 3, 2007 update
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Some 2006 M-Class and R-Class MHI cell phone installation bulletins
T-82-70-435C: Cell phone kit installation and setup M-Class, MHI handsfree system with TeleAid
T-82-70-454A: Cell phone kit installation and setup R-Class, MHI handsfree system with TeleAid
P-82-70-416B: Cell phone kit installation MY2005 to MY2006 SLK, MHI handsfree system with TeleAid
Jan 24, 2006
Peiker acustic to supply MB Bluetooth systems
After introducing Bluetooth in Europe 5 years ago Peiker
saw significant demand for its Bluetooth phone technology in North America
last year, for example with the DaimlerChrysler UConnect and Ford Mobile-Ease.
Mercedes plans to introduce Bluetooth systems made by peiker acustic in 2006.
read the Peiker acustic press release here
1/2/2006
MBUSA is working on phone updates
including updates for older MB phones from 2001-2004,
Bluetooth, a non-branded phone e.g. Nokia 6230 or two and MHI cradles.
MBUSA will be getting out of the handset business. For details read
Curt's letter. The BT V60 puck updates older V60 handsfree phone systems
from 2002 to 2004. The MHI BT adapter is for 2005/2006+ models.
Curt's Newsletter, September 2005
9/15/2005
Rest of World: Two Bluetooth® SAP systems
UHI cradles supporting the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile (SAP)
are planned for next year. At present UHI supports
only the Bluetooth headset profile for privacy. Bluetooth SAP
switches the phones' antenna off when inside the car using the external
antenna instead. Three different phone solutions, an "adapter puck with
BT® SAP", a "dongle with BT® SAP with wired handset" and a "passive wired
handset" all plug into the standard UHI connector in the car (option 386).
Bluetooth SIM Access Profile compatible phones
August 2005
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Mercedes drops Nokia, uses Siemens CX65 in Europe
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skylaw's S500 (W220) MikBox install
MikBox integrates generic phones in North America
works with Mercedes models with D2B fiber, mostly 1999 to 2004,
but not 2003+ E-class or 2004+ S-Class with MOST fiber. Should also
work with 2005 M and G. Note the MY2000 "non-fiber MCS" also has a
D2B fiber port which is used to connect the phone in MY2000 M-Classes.
MikBox
skylaw's MikBox install: StarTac Upgraded to V710 on a W220 (S500)
Paul's Mikbox install info
MY2000 MCS pinout
November 2004
the UHI/MHI connector
The Mercedes Universal Headunit Interface (UHI)
became available outside of the US and can be ordered
with option code 386 for about € 460 list.
Owners are free to choose between select generic Nokia, Siemens
or Ericsson cellphones. Individual adapters for each phone are
available from MB accessories. When inserting the phone make sure the
small car shows up in the phone's display. Otherwise remove and reinsert.
The latest phone software versions are recommended. It has Bluetooth
to connect a headset for privacy. In North America the UHI is called
MHI multi handset interface.
B6 787 5822 Nokia 6210, 6310, 6310i
B6 787 5824 Motorola V60i
B6 787 5826 Siemens S45, S45i, C45, M50, MT50, ME45
B6 787 5827 Siemens S55, S55i, C55, M55
B6 787 5830 Sony-Ericsson T610, T630
B6 787 5834 Siemens S65, SP65
B6 787 5835 Nokia 6100, 6610, 6610i, 7250i
B6 787 5836 Sony-Ericsson K700i
B6 787 5838 Bluetooth with Sim Access Profile (SAP) and wired handset, 1. generation, BT SAP UHI
B6 787 5840 Bluetooth with Sim Access Profile (SAP), 1. generation, BT SAP UHI
B6 787 5841 Siemens CX70, CXT70, CX70V, CX65, CXT65, CX65V
B6 787 5846 Nokia 6220, 6230, 6230i
B6 787 5847 Nokia 6820, 6822
B6 787 5848 Nokia 9300
B6 787 5852 Siemens SK65
B6 787 5853 Siemens M75
B6 787 5854 Siemens CX75
B6 787 5859 Nokia 3120
B6 787 5860 Sony Ericsson K750i
B6 787 5861 Siemens S75
B6 787 5862 Sony Ericsson W800, W810i
B6 787 5864 Nokia 6020, 6021
B6 787 5865 Siemens SL75
B6 787 5867 Siemens ME75
B6 787 5868 Motorola RAZR V3, V3i
B6 787 5872 Sony Ericsson K800i, K810i
B6 787 5875 Samsung SGH-D600
B6 787 5876 Samsung SGH-E720
B6 787 5877 Bluetooth with Handsfree Profile (HFP), BT HFP UHI
B6 787 6128 Bluetooth with Sim Access Profile (SAP) and wired handset
, 2. generation, BT SAP UHI
B6 787 6125 Bluetooth with Sim Access Profile (SAP), 2. generation, BT SAP UHI
UHI Retrofit in European MY2002-2004 Mercedes ML (W163) by Richard (UK)
MBenzNL
UHI Retrofit for D2B and MOST by Holgi
May 4, 2007 updated
Mar 2, 2007 updated
May 8, 2006 updated
Apr 26, 2006 updated
July 2004
UHI harness
Freisprecheinrichtung 11 (FSE11) and 12 (FSE12) - Hands-free system
is an alternative to the UHI and available for the W203, W210 and
W209 outside of the US for € 100. It also uses the
UHI cradles and the phone can be used with the multi-function steering
wheel. It does not integrate with the radio but the phonebook is
available in the instrument cluster (via a CAN-bus connection).
Some part numbers for the installation kit are B6 787 5704, B6 787 5705
or B6787 5710 depending on model and factory prewiring.
A newer kit became available:
"For those who don't have any phone installation at all.. MB sells a
complete UHI phone retrofit kit (including windshield phone antenna)
"B6 656 06 57" Price is 305,- Euro plus Tax." Peter Leubner
Mercedes phone harnesses (German)
Original FSE nachrüsten (D2B and MOST) by Holgi
4/4/2006 updated
6/25/2004
The handyphone can be mounted on a console on the side or in the armrest.
The Nokia 6310i
is an alternative to the proprietary MB Motorola V60c phone. The generic
6310i plugs right into the factory installed cradle and is used in
many countries outside of the US. A phone controller integrates it with
the phone keypad on Mercedes radios.
Peiker
Kuda Phonebase
Some press releases
Peiker: Bluetooth(TM) phones driving growth of PEIKER vehicle hands-free in North America 1/2/2006
Motorola: Bluetooth-Hörer in der neuen E-Klasse von Mercedes-Benz August 2003
Motorola: Universal Interface Now Available in Various Mercedes Series 3/14/2003
Motorola: Mercedes-Benz First to Offer V60 Hands-Free Phone System
10/31/2001
M-Class factory phone wiring
MLs are prewired with antenna coax cable leading from the antenna cutout
in the center rear rooftop to the front, center console and center armrest.
The coax (RG-58U in 1998/1999s) supports all frequencies.
Note in European MLs as of 2001 the coax leads under the passenger seat
and is not connected to the next coax leading to the radio cubicle.
That's where the antenna switch and Tele Aid fit in on North American
M-Classes. To get it to work, one must make the connection under the
passenger seat.
Built-in Microphone
An overhead microphone near the trip computer is preinstalled.
It's an AKG Acoustics flush-mount single electret condenser microphone
model Q501. The wires were taped to the antenna coax behind
the radio so that they were easy to find in my '99 ML320.
AKG Acoustics
The phone uses the stereo speakers as output.
98/99 Mercedes radios are muted when the phone is busy and then show "PHONE" in the display. Dialing and call control works from the phone controller installed in the empty cubicle right in the dash below the factory radio.
M-Class phone harness: 1 phone cradle, 2
microphone, 3 power, 4 compensator, 5 D2B wakeup. The big grey
25 pin connector plugs into the front of the PSE.
Mercedes phone harnesses (German)
Mercedes M-Class OEM phones in North America
1998: BQ 682 0319 analog phone and 3W compensator/amplifier Q-6-82-0320
(discontinued)
1999: BQ 682 0369 analog phone and 3W compensator/amplifier Q-6-82-0370
(discontinued)
2000: BQ 682 0438 Mercedes StarTAC (kit includes PSE, a linear
compensator/amplifier) (discontinued)
2001: BQ 682 0563 Mercedes Timeport (kit includes PSE, dual band
compensator, HF switch) (discontinued)
2002: BQ 682 0707 Mercedes V.60 (kit includes PSE, the
compensator/amplifier, HF switch) $1020
Mercedes Motorola StarTAC® (Single-band, Dual-mode) (discontinued)
800 MHz Analog and CDMA 800 MHz Analog and TDMA
Mercedes Motorola Timeport phone $495 (Dual-band, Tri-mode) (discontinued)
800 MHz Analog and CDMA and 1900 MHz CDMA
800 MHz Analog and TDMA and 1900 MHz TDMA
Mercedes Motorola V.60c phone $595 (Dual-band, Tri-mode)
800 MHz Analog and CDMA and 1900 MHz CDMA
800 MHz Analog and TDMA and 1900 MHz TDMA
Mercedes Motorola V600 phone BQ6820926 (Quad-band)
850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM
Mercedes Motorola V710 phone BQ6820922 (Tri-mode, a-GPS)
800/1900/Analog CDMA Verizon
M-Class phone antennas
The integrated GPS and dual band cellphone combo antenna system supports
800-900 MHz and 1800-1900 MHz and GPS. It also requires a splitter/amplifier
at the other end if used with GPS. Used in 2000 models with GPS (ML430,
ML55) and can be retrofit easily to 98 and 99 models.
antenna install info.
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splitter/GPS amplifier specs, 163 820 30 89
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GPS splitter is part 210 820 24 89
Active frequency splitter with one input and two outputs, power
fed via coax
coax
RG 58U typical attenuation at 1 GHz: 17.5 db per 100 feet,
at 5 GHz: 60 db/100 ft (low loss)
RG 174U typical attenuation at 1 GHz: 30.0 db per 100 feet,
at 5 GHz: 99 db/100 ft (lossy)
RG 5056 typical attenuation at 1 GHz: 9.5 db per 100 feet (very low
loss)
M-Class D2B fiber ring in 2002 and in 2005
Mercedes M-Class D2B fiber optic ring (2000 to 2005)
Starting in 1999 with model year 2000 the D2B optical fiber ring was
introduced to the M-Class and MB phones connect to the MCS radio
using the fiber starting with model year 2000. Tele Aid and the fiber
CD-changer were added with model year 2001, and Linguatronic voice
recognition and the Bose premium sound system amplifier were added
to the ring starting with model year 2002. When the data info services
were discontinued TeleAid was dropped from the ring in model
year 2004 starting with VIN 486200 and the Sirius satellite receiver
added instead.
CD Changer Install in 2001+ models
Some info is here.
Phone connectors in 98/99 M-Class retrofit
 microphone |
 D2B fiber in MCS |
 phone harness |
 Geräteadapter |
 antenna FME (m) |
Wiring schematics
RETROFIT IN 1998 and 1999 M-Class North America:
simple w/o TeleAid ______/_______
Modular COMAND System---------splitter--------------------------combo GPS/cell
AM FM weatherband GPS amp roof antenna
DVD navigation |
OEM 98/99 CD changer |
BOSE premium sound ^
tape cassette the connector to the external
phone buttons on MCS cell antenna is FME (m) behind the MCS
2005 M-Class North America OEM:
Tele Aid 2, 3W analog cell
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GPS cell ______/_____
| +------------combo GPS/cell
Modular COMAND System--FAKRA:blue--splitter---------------roof antenna
CD navigation MY2002 split GPS, cell,
DVD navigation MY2003 +-------------------------TeleAid coax
phone keypad |
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PTT D2B +-------2W linear compensator
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| voice recognition ctrl phone cradle in center armrest
+----controls radio, CD, | MB V60
tape, phone, switch | |
to navigation | |
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| D2B | |
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mic-------PSE phone controller--+
2002 to 2004 M-Class North America OEM:
+---------D2B ring-----------Tele Aid 2, 3W analog cell
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| GPS cell ______/_____
| | +------------combo GPS/cell
Modular COMAND System--FAKRA:blue--splitter---------------roof antenna
CD navigation MY2002 split GPS, cell,
DVD navigation MY2003 +-------------------------TeleAid coax
phone keypad |
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PTT D2B +-------2W linear compensator
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| voice recognition ctrl phone cradle in center armrest
+----controls radio, CD, | MB V60
tape, phone, switch | |
to navigation | |
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| D2B | |
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mic-------PSE phone controller--+
2001 M-Class North America OEM:
+---------D2B ring-----------Tele Aid 2, 3W analog cell
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| GPS cell
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Modular COMAND System----------GPS splitter------splitter-----combo GPS/cell
phone keypad | GPS amp roof antenna
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| +--antenna switch--+
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| +-------2W linear compensator
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D2B ctrl coax
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| | phone cradle in armrest
| | MB Timeport CDMA or TDMA
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mic--------PSE phone controller--+
2000 M-Class North America OEM:
_______/______
Modular COMAND System----GPS---splitter---------------combo GPS/cell
phone keypad GPS amp roof antenna
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| cell
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| +--------2W linear compensator
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D2B ctrl coax
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| | phone cradle in armrest
| | MB Startac or Timeport
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mic--------PSE phone controller--+
1998 and 1999 North America OEM:
_____/______
Standard/Premium Bose radio +------coax RG 58U---------roof antenna
AM FM weatherband cassette | passive
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mute |
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In-dash phone control unit 3 Watt compensator and booster
LCD, SND, END, DIR, UP/DN Q682 0320/0370
6 speed dial buttons-----ctrl-----prewired harness with 6 pin plug
prewired harness |
with 6 pin plug coax RG 58U
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mic--+ audio, dial |
| phone cradle in armrest
| MB 98/99 analog phone
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+--------RJ 45--------+
MBUSA Star Bulletin installation instructions
MBUSA# T-SI-82.64/104 MY1998 M-class Cellular Telephone (CTEL) System Installation
MBUSA# T-SI-82.64/131 MY2000 M-class Cellphone and CD Changer installation
MBUSA# T-I-82.64/145A MY2001 M-class Cellphone and CD Changer installation
MBUSA# T-I-82.64/163 MY2002 M-class Cellular telephone/CD Changer/optional
voice control system install
MBUSA# T-I-82.70/186A MY2003 M-class Cellular telephone/optional voice
control system installation
MBUSA# T-I-82.70/272 MY2004 M-class Cellular telephone/optional voice
control system installation
MBUSA# T-I-82.70/186B MY04-05 M-class Cellular telephone/optional voice control system installation
MBUSA# T-I-82.70/435A MY2006 M-class Cellular Telephone Installation
These docs are available on Paul's download site.
1999 analog M-Class phone
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