Telephone top down not working

Wimbledon_SLK · 07-28-2008

Hi all.

even though the telephone connection of my new face lift SLK is working very well with the top up, the people at the other end of the phone are having trouble hearing me when the top is down and I am doing more than 25 mph.
I was wondering if anyone knows where the microphone is located and if there is a way to improve the transmission and reduce the background interference that I currently get with the top down.
Thanks very much for any help you can give.

P

**UK-C200** · 07-28-2008

Wimbledon_SLK - it used to be located behind the "light" array at the top of the where the rearview mirror is - I don't think they have relocated it on the facelifts, but.....

I've not heard of anyone having much success over about 30, and then only with the plexi windscreen in place and the windows rolled up..

Wimbledon_SLK · 07-28-2008

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Originally Posted by UK-C200

Wimbledon_SLK - it used to be located behind the "light" array at the top of the where the rearview mirror is - I don't think they have relocated it on the facelifts, but.....

I've not heard of anyone having much success over about 30, and then only with the plexi windscreen in place and the windows rolled up..

Thank you. I will have a look and try to locate the mike behind the rear view mirror like you said. I just thought that maybe protecting the mike with some kind of foam... TV crew sort of style would help.. perhaps a naive thought... I am sure that MB engineering must have thought about this before me!

thanks

P

**richard_leeds** · 07-28-2008

Did you have handsfree in your previous car? Perhaps the facelift is no different?

Wimbledon_SLK · 07-28-2008

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Originally Posted by richard_leeds

Did you have handsfree in your previous car? Perhaps the facelift is no different?

Richard,

Thanks again. No I did not have handsfree on my previous SLK. No telephone wiring.
I just think that 20-30 mph is a bit limiting...However I must admit that the system works really well with the top up. I did try to change the "transmission volume" but it made no difference, my conversation was completely canceled out by the background noise.

Thanks

P

**DansSlk** · 07-28-2008

Sorry mate thats pretty much it with the roof down, being so close to the over frame wind flow at that overhead panel its just too windy at anything more than a crawl to be of use.

If its any help its not just an MB thing.

Wimbledon_SLK · 07-31-2008

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

Sorry mate thats pretty much it with the roof down, being so close to the over frame wind flow at that overhead panel its just too windy at anything more than a crawl to be of use.

If its any help its not just an MB thing.

I am trying a few experiments... i will let you know how it goes...

thanks Dan

P

**richard_leeds** · 07-31-2008

How about a conventional hands free ear peice (Star Trek) or a clip on your shirt pocket / jacket lapel?

Wimbledon_SLK · 07-31-2008

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Originally Posted by richard_leeds

How about a conventional hands free ear peice (Star Trek) or a clip on your shirt pocket / jacket lapel?

true.. thats probably the best solution for top down driving, and bluetooth Command for the winter months

thanks

P

**richard_leeds** · 08-01-2008

Possibly some confusion for teh phone if bluetooth earpiece and MB BT Command (steering wheel controls) are both on at the same time?

Wimbledon_SLK · 08-02-2008

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Originally Posted by richard_leeds

Possibly some confusion for teh phone if bluetooth earpiece and MB BT Command (steering wheel controls) are both on at the same time?

I am not very much into bluetooth earpieces... I am concerned about radiation...but it could be interesting to put them both on and see hat happens

P

Whosdis · 08-03-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wimbledon_SLK

Hi all.

even though the telephone connection of my new face lift SLK is working very well with the top up, the people at the other end of the phone are having trouble hearing me when the top is down and I am doing more than 25 mph.
I was wondering if anyone knows where the microphone is located and if there is a way to improve the transmission and reduce the background interference that I currently get with the top down.
Thanks very much for any help you can give.

P

Now, if only this problem happens when you have a passenger!

07-28-2008	#1 (permalink)
Wimbledon_SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: London Vehicle: SLK 280 Other Toys: Honda VFR 750 Posts: 650 Country: Thanks: 34 Thanked 35 Times in 9 Posts	Telephone top down not working Hi all. even though the telephone connection of my new face lift SLK is working very well with the top up, the people at the other end of the phone are having trouble hearing me when the top is down and I am doing more than 25 mph. I was wondering if anyone knows where the microphone is located and if there is a way to improve the transmission and reduce the background interference that I currently get with the top down. Thanks very much for any help you can give. P

07-28-2008	#6 (permalink)
DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,791 Country: Thanks: 96 Thanked 225 Times in 177 Posts	Sorry mate thats pretty much it with the roof down, being so close to the over frame wind flow at that overhead panel its just too windy at anything more than a crawl to be of use. If its any help its not just an MB thing. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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