Phone cradle for tele pre-wiring questions

chris_m · 06-28-2006

Posted this in the for wale/wanted folder, but no response in there, so re-posted here.

I've got the telephone pre-wiring system with audio 20, but no cradle. I want to eventually get rid of Audio 20, but for now it would be nice to actually be able to use my phone in the car. At the moment i just connect using a standard bluetooth headset, but i hate driving around with it in my ear.

Questions:
Where's the cheapest place to source a cradle for a Nokia 6280?
Is it difficult to install (it goes in the arm rest compartment i gather)?
Where's the microphone? Is it already installed somewhere in the car?
Can i only make/receive calls or can i use it to read/send messages? Any other features like voice dialling? (Please bear in mind i have audio 20, not command).

Thanks

Corkscrew · 06-28-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_m

Posted this in the for wale/wanted folder, but no response in there, so re-posted here.

I've got the telephone pre-wiring system with audio 20, but no cradle. I want to eventually get rid of Audio 20, but for now it would be nice to actually be able to use my phone in the car. At the moment i just connect using a standard bluetooth headset, but i hate driving around with it in my ear.

Questions:
Where's the cheapest place to source a cradle for a Nokia 6280?
Is it difficult to install (it goes in the arm rest compartment i gather)?
Where's the microphone? Is it already installed somewhere in the car?
Can i only make/receive calls or can i use it to read/send messages? Any other features like voice dialling? (Please bear in mind i have audio 20, not command).

Thanks

Do you mean this?

chris_m · 06-28-2006

Yep, that's it. Except my arm rest compartment opens from a hinge at the back rather than from the side. Is that a retro fit?

Corkscrew · 06-28-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_m

Yep, that's it. Except my arm rest compartment opens from a hinge at the back rather than from the side. Is that a retro fit?

Chris,

I think all 171 SLKs have a center compartment that has two sections...one on top of the other. By pushing in a side button (either from the driver's side or the passenger's side) the upper compartment will open from the respective side. This upper compartment is fairly shallow and it is the one that holds the phone. If you lift the lid from both sides you gain access to the deeper lower compartment.

Someone on Benzworld who bought his car in Switzerland only had one deep compartment in his SLK.

But, as far as I know everyone else has two compartments.

Anyway, I think the phone cradle itself is fairly cheap. My Bangkok dealer gave it to me

chris_m · 06-28-2006

Interesting, i'll have to have a look. i've spent time just looking around the inside of the car, but obviously not enough time! But i did wonder why the cover to the compartment was so deep , seemed like it was a waste of space, but if it opens on the side to reveal another smaller compartment then that explains it.

I called and enquired and my local MB dealer wanted £150 for a cradle!

Where's the microphone?

mtiede · 06-28-2006

Microphone is by the mirror. Well, at least it was for the SLK 320.

I have been looking at the Bluetooth cradle. Only problem is Wireless4MB and MB don't guarantee it will work with my Verizon Razr.

I am reasonably sure that it does from other forum listings, but I haven't pulled the trigger yet.

chris_m · 06-28-2006

Thanks mtiede, i'm about to pop out for a bit so i'll have a look for the mic by the mirror.

If there's a bluetooth option then i'll definitely consider that as i change my phone often as that's the industry i'm involved in.

Do you know what version of bluetooth the bluetooth cradle uses? I don't see why it wouldn't work to make/receive calls, but if there is further functionality like sms, voice dialling etc, then that is sometimes phone dependent. I'll look for more details on the bluetooth cradle and look into it further.

Corkscrew · 06-28-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_m

Interesting, i'll have to have a look. i've spent time just looking around the inside of the car, but obviously not enough time! But i did wonder why the cover to the compartment was so deep , seemed like it was a waste of space, but if it opens on the side to reveal another smaller compartment then that explains it.

I called and enquired and my local MB dealer wanted £150 for a cradle!

Where's the microphone?

Did you find the upper compartment?

Mike is near the mirror.

mtiede · 06-28-2006

Pictures of the cradle and the like are at www.wireless4mb.com

chris_m · 07-07-2006

I did find the compartment in the end. I was looking for a button everywhere but couldn't see it, then i realised that it was within the groove that i use to open the main compartment. LOL! I'm such an idiot sometimes, I just had to stop trying and just look!

According to my local garage MB supposedly don't have a cradle for the Nokia 6280 yet and the bluetooth option isn't compatible with my phone either.

Corkscrew · 07-07-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_m

I did find the compartment in the end. I was looking for a button everywhere but couldn't see it, then i realised that it was within the groove that i use to open the main compartment. LOL! I'm such an idiot sometimes, I just had to stop trying and just look!

According to my local garage MB supposedly don't have a cradle for the Nokia 6280 yet and the bluetooth option isn't compatible with my phone either.

If you look at the underside of the lid to the upper compartment you'll find a series of indentations that will hold credit cards. But, why anyone would want to keep credit cards there I don't know.

**etyu** · 07-07-2006

I believe the microphone is inside the overhead console. You'll notice 2 areas on the shiny black plastic just lateral to the overhead interior lights with what look like small vents.

**DansSlk** · 07-07-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

I believe the microphone is inside the overhead console. You'll notice 2 areas on the shiny black plastic just lateral to the overhead interior lights with what look like small vents.

etyu is bang on the money all the cars microphones are located in the overhead console

**etyu** · 07-07-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corkscrew

Mike is near the mirror.

The microphone I believe is located in the overhead console. There are two vent like structures on the black shiny plastic just lateral to the interior reading lights. One is for Teleaid and the other one may be for the phone. DanSlk has the technical manual.

oops, I was too busy typing and didn't see Dan's post.

chris_m · 07-10-2006

Yep, i found the mics, cheers.

Vin · 07-12-2006

i collected my used slk over 2 weeks ago and the previous owner left the cradle, not sure what phone its for, but will take pics and sell to anyone for a nominal price

taroliw · 07-13-2006

Just a quick point about the microphones. There are actually three if you have MHI installed. Two on either side (vent holes) and one in the center (the larger silver grille). All three are averaged together for the handsfree unit, but only the center one is used for teleaid (as it doesn't have a noise cancelling function).

chris_m · 07-13-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vin

i collected my used slk over 2 weeks ago and the previous owner left the cradle, not sure what phone its for, but will take pics and sell to anyone for a nominal price

Yeah, take some pics, we should be able to identify the phone (or eliminate which phones it won't work with) from the pics.

chris_m · 07-13-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by taroliw

Just a quick point about the microphones. There are actually three if you have MHI installed. Two on either side (vent holes) and one in the center (the larger silver grille). All three are averaged together for the handsfree unit, but only the center one is used for teleaid (as it doesn't have a noise cancelling function).

What's MHI? I did notice the larger silver grill and wondered if there would be a third mic in there.

Vin · 07-13-2006

this is the cradle i got with my car, not sure what phone it is for

06-28-2006	#1 (permalink)
chris_m Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London, UK Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 171 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Phone cradle for tele pre-wiring questions Posted this in the for wale/wanted folder, but no response in there, so re-posted here. I've got the telephone pre-wiring system with audio 20, but no cradle. I want to eventually get rid of Audio 20, but for now it would be nice to actually be able to use my phone in the car. At the moment i just connect using a standard bluetooth headset, but i hate driving around with it in my ear. Questions: Where's the cheapest place to source a cradle for a Nokia 6280? Is it difficult to install (it goes in the arm rest compartment i gather)? Where's the microphone? Is it already installed somewhere in the car? Can i only make/receive calls or can i use it to read/send messages? Any other features like voice dialling? (Please bear in mind i have audio 20, not command). Thanks

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,306 Country: Thanks: 381 Thanked 282 Times in 173 Posts	Microphone location I believe the microphone is inside the overhead console. You'll notice 2 areas on the shiny black plastic just lateral to the overhead interior lights with what look like small vents. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

06-28-2006	#3 (permalink)
chris_m Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London, UK Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 171 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yep, that's it. Except my arm rest compartment opens from a hinge at the back rather than from the side. Is that a retro fit?

06-28-2006	#5 (permalink)
chris_m Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London, UK Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 171 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Interesting, i'll have to have a look. i've spent time just looking around the inside of the car, but obviously not enough time! But i did wonder why the cover to the compartment was so deep , seemed like it was a waste of space, but if it opens on the side to reveal another smaller compartment then that explains it. I called and enquired and my local MB dealer wanted £150 for a cradle! Where's the microphone?

06-28-2006	#6 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 102 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	Microphone is by the mirror. Well, at least it was for the SLK 320. I have been looking at the Bluetooth cradle. Only problem is Wireless4MB and MB don't guarantee it will work with my Verizon Razr. I am reasonably sure that it does from other forum listings, but I haven't pulled the trigger yet.

06-28-2006	#7 (permalink)
chris_m Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London, UK Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 171 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks mtiede, i'm about to pop out for a bit so i'll have a look for the mic by the mirror. If there's a bluetooth option then i'll definitely consider that as i change my phone often as that's the industry i'm involved in. Do you know what version of bluetooth the bluetooth cradle uses? I don't see why it wouldn't work to make/receive calls, but if there is further functionality like sms, voice dialling etc, then that is sometimes phone dependent. I'll look for more details on the bluetooth cradle and look into it further.

06-28-2006	#9 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,645 Thanks: 102 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	Pictures of the cradle and the like are at www.wireless4mb.com

07-07-2006	#10 (permalink)
chris_m Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London, UK Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 171 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I did find the compartment in the end. I was looking for a button everywhere but couldn't see it, then i realised that it was within the groove that i use to open the main compartment. LOL! I'm such an idiot sometimes, I just had to stop trying and just look! According to my local garage MB supposedly don't have a cradle for the Nokia 6280 yet and the bluetooth option isn't compatible with my phone either.

07-10-2006	#15 (permalink)
chris_m Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London, UK Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 171 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yep, i found the mics, cheers.

07-12-2006	#16 (permalink)
Vin Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London/GX Vehicle: Audi S5 Posts: 186 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i collected my used slk over 2 weeks ago and the previous owner left the cradle, not sure what phone its for, but will take pics and sell to anyone for a nominal price

07-13-2006	#17 (permalink)
taroliw SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Vehicle: 2006 SLK350 Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just a quick point about the microphones. There are actually three if you have MHI installed. Two on either side (vent holes) and one in the center (the larger silver grille). All three are averaged together for the handsfree unit, but only the center one is used for teleaid (as it doesn't have a noise cancelling function).

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