I’ve had a Mercedes cl500 c216 from 2007 for over 2 years and been unable to pair my iPhone. Never found an effective set of instructions nor after watching maybe 80 videos on how to do it. None gave the complete procedure until yours. I was beginning to think it was faulty so many many thanks for your trouble.
Hi, and thank you for your excellent videos which 'do as it says on the tin" and are extremely helpful. In my recently purchased 2008 SL 350 (2006-2008 facelift model), I was able to connect my iPhone via the Bluetooth gizmo in the box which my phone recognised, unfortunately, I had no password at hand, but you came up trumps and it connected immediately after I added the password you passed on via your video. I did not use the first part of the process you have highlighted as my COMAND system did not show a 'Bluetooth' tab, however after linking via the gizmo in the armrest, I now have everything highlighted in your video, eg. call and receive calls capability, the speakerphone is operational, and my address book as been added to the COMAND system interface. Thanks!
Hello brother watched all of your video's they are si well done this has been the one I shouted with joy thanks was pulling my hair out until you gave me the code Thank you John a friend from Glasgow
I have put a bit of work into scanning and 3d printing a holder for phones that sits in above the ashtray on the r230. I've incorporated wireless charging and bluetooth audio so that it works with the original headunit. I could perhaps send you one if you were interested?
Hi there, thanks for getting in touch. Your holder sounds intriguing and ingenious, I am curious to know how the bluetooth works and what it looks like.
@@GrooveOn Bluetooth to the phone with fm transmitter to the radio. The 12v solutions is better but requires some rewiring. If you send me an email address I can pass on some pictures
Mine is a w209 2009. I don’t have the setting for Bluetooth. Just fitted the adapter and seems to work. Has not loaded the contacts yet. Says loading?? How long does it take for the phone contacts to load up?
Hi there! Thank you for explaining this.. I’ve been trying to research as my phone hasn’t been discovering the car but my car can discover my phone and this is the closest I’ve come to resolve the issue.. what should I do in case the phone that comes with is an old Nokia model?
Hi , thanks for the great R230 videos , one question if I may , I bought one of these however hitting an issue with first step When I go services , Bluetooth to pair phone to command it fails to find my phone ? I have an I phone that pairs with all my other vehicles so stumped , any ideas ? Thanks in advance
Hello, i have a w211, 2007 year , caravan version, when i chose or click Bluetooth it starts to look for Bluetooth devices but doesn't find any device nearbly, it just searching and searching, i try with many telephone android ar iphone but nothing find, what could be a problem, are there same other module for fix or replace
unfortunately not, just voice calls, to have music bluetooth streaming you can use an adaptor that plugs into the fibre optic like this video shows: th-cam.com/video/KV0eL6yb5WY/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/FCCMRnVwk5U/w-d-xo.html
If you type in your car model, Mercedes Bluetooth phone module into eBay, it should bring up what you need. Check on the forums for the correct model number
I just unplugged the built in Mercedes handset where other 2003 models have a cradle. Is there a Mercedes Bluetooth thing that fits into the slot where the phone came out ? Unsure how to send a photo here. Thanks again for all the info !!
Hi GrooveOn - how can I get the Mercedes Bluetooth phone adaptor, that will work with my 2004 SL 500, so I can connect my phone via bluetooth. Please help or send me a link to purchase.
They are on eBay mate www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176218480974?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Q8Rv3XVqQ6O&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=hM34COOAS2q&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
I got it from ebay I think, I had to slightly tweak the three middle mounting points, by adding rubber bushes to take up the gap, they also help with flexing if there are speed bumps. I added a rubber trim around the front too. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223910431910?_ul=UK&gclid=Cj0KCQjwio6XBhCMARIsAC0u9aEC_kYg0K_FkB56XqIxWuuUuux_dMZFHf2bTOnuVm0i-5tswTm_TRUaAnIrEALw_wcB
Hi Steve, Congratulations for what you are doing, I follow you with great interest!! Please, I also have a question: Once I have connected the iPhone to this module, can I also play music from the iphone? Or only to be able to call and be called from the iphone? Thank you for your support in advance.
Hi there, the Bluetooth Mercedes module is only capable of phone calls but works great, it does not have A2DP Bluetooth which is for music streaming. However there are options to get 3rd modules to allow this. My other vids explain 👍
Me again !!!! The ridiculous thing is that the required code is not provided on the back of the bt adapter. Typical I think. However after trying the numbers that are on the back your number worked. Seems a bit stupid to me but who cares - I now have a phone. Car also has a tv interface but can’t get anything but channel 26. Just shows interference.
Hi what car do you have? If you don't have the old phone connection, then you won't be able to use the Bluetooth adapter. However you can use a Bluetooth module called LA Power or Mr 12V that come with hands free calling via a mic. The most basic method is a cheap Bluetooth FM transmitter too
I’ve had a Mercedes cl500 c216 from 2007 for over 2 years and been unable to pair my iPhone. Never found an effective set of instructions nor after watching maybe 80 videos on how to do it. None gave the complete procedure until yours. I was beginning to think it was faulty so many many thanks for your trouble.
So glad it worked for you!!
Thanks very informative.
@@jimdutton8007 very welcome, glad you have your phone connected! Thanks for subscribing
Have spent forever trying to connect my 2005 R230 to my phone. This was great and the only one I found that demystified the system.
so glad you got it connected , it works well huh !
Thank you couldn't have paired my phone without you
No worries, thanks if you subscribed!
@@GrooveOn you mentioned about playing music via carkit 🎵 I haven't got a aux plug in my car it
Can you send me the link I can't find it
Thanks
Hi, and thank you for your excellent videos which 'do as it says on the tin" and are extremely helpful. In my recently purchased 2008 SL 350 (2006-2008 facelift model), I was able to connect my iPhone via the Bluetooth gizmo in the box which my phone recognised, unfortunately, I had no password at hand, but you came up trumps and it connected immediately after I added the password you passed on via your video. I did not use the first part of the process you have highlighted as my COMAND system did not show a 'Bluetooth' tab, however after linking via the gizmo in the armrest, I now have everything highlighted in your video, eg. call and receive calls capability, the speakerphone is operational, and my address book as been added to the COMAND system interface. Thanks!
Reading that makes it all worth while doing the channel! Thanks if you subscribed
Thanks you made it so clear having fiddled with the puck for ages trying to connect. Next task to try and stream music
Have a look at my Bluetooth streaming module video called Mr12v should help you mate. th-cam.com/video/FCCMRnVwk5U/w-d-xo.html
Finally It is connected, many thanks for your efforts ❤❤❤
Hello brother watched all of your video's they are si well done this has been the one I shouted with joy thanks was pulling my hair out until you gave me the code
Thank you
John a friend from Glasgow
Sweet! I'm been living in Glasgow more than half my life got my accent never changed 😆
It's nice that our cars are you lez compliant in Glasgow huh
I did think your accent was familiar. Luckily mines is compliant makes it easier to get around and will help when I decide to sell .
John
@@j14phe been in Glasgow since 1997 Bearsden
I'm over the south side just assumed you were down in England think I've watched most of your video's on the sl brilliant
John
I have put a bit of work into scanning and 3d printing a holder for phones that sits in above the ashtray on the r230. I've incorporated wireless charging and bluetooth audio so that it works with the original headunit. I could perhaps send you one if you were interested?
Hi there, thanks for getting in touch. Your holder sounds intriguing and ingenious, I am curious to know how the bluetooth works and what it looks like.
@@GrooveOn Bluetooth to the phone with fm transmitter to the radio. The 12v solutions is better but requires some rewiring. If you send me an email address I can pass on some pictures
I’m keen on this too!
TH-cam keep deleting the reply with my contacts! Have a look at my post Benzworld - Android auto with no rewiring!
@@teaspoonasaurous sorry I thought I had given my email, tricky to keep up these days with my comments "! channelgrooveon@gmail.com
Mine is a w209 2009. I don’t have the setting for Bluetooth. Just fitted the adapter and seems to work. Has not loaded the contacts yet. Says loading?? How long does it take for the phone contacts to load up?
it should be pretty quick like a minute.
In that case it’s not downloading. The phone works ok if I dial from the phone. But does not download the contacts😢
Hi there! Thank you for explaining this.. I’ve been trying to research as my phone hasn’t been discovering the car but my car can discover my phone and this is the closest I’ve come to resolve the issue.. what should I do in case the phone that comes with is an old Nokia model?
Hi , thanks for the great R230 videos , one question if I may , I bought one of these however hitting an issue with first step
When I go services , Bluetooth to pair phone to command it fails to find my phone ?
I have an I phone that pairs with all my other vehicles so stumped , any ideas ?
Thanks in advance
Have you tried to find the device the other way on your phone and see if it shows Mercedes?
Hi there
Just performed 2nd step , connecting phone to cradle and its working fine
Thanks again
All the best
@@vincerussell9588 perfect
Thanks - will give it a go in my SL350 (2006) - fingers crossed.
Let me know
@@GrooveOn- worked perfectly, key was using right PIN code - mucho thanko….
Hello, i have a w211, 2007 year , caravan version, when i chose or click Bluetooth it starts to look for Bluetooth devices but doesn't find any device nearbly, it just searching and searching, i try with many telephone android ar iphone but nothing find, what could be a problem, are there same other module for fix or replace
Have you tried using your phone to pair to car first? Search on phone for your car Bluetooth and see what shows
Just saw this video have 2006 cl500 will give it a go thanks.
let me know
Hi. 2007sl owner just bought recently. I’m failing at step 1. Pressing Serv does not bring up Bluetooth as an option? Any ideas
Do you have the Bluetooth module in your arm rest? If so check power light.
@@GrooveOn hi. I’ve actually managed to resolve it by turning on the Bluetooth adapter as the first step !
can you use this to listen to music in your car
unfortunately not, just voice calls, to have music bluetooth streaming you can use an adaptor that plugs into the fibre optic like this video shows: th-cam.com/video/KV0eL6yb5WY/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/FCCMRnVwk5U/w-d-xo.html
Hi
What is that device called in the armrest as there is not one in my 2006 350sl ? I would like to have my phone paired via Bluetooth.
Thanks
Nigel
If you type in your car model, Mercedes Bluetooth phone module into eBay, it should bring up what you need. Check on the forums for the correct model number
Again as always a prompt response and useful information. Many thanks
Can you play music through this way???
no my friend, you need an adaptor that uses the fibre optic, I use Mr12V adaptor.
I just unplugged the built in Mercedes handset where other 2003 models have a cradle. Is there a Mercedes Bluetooth thing that fits into the slot where the phone came out ? Unsure how to send a photo here.
Thanks again for all the info !!
The cradle that I show in my video originally had a phone, the Bluetooth module was a later improvement
Can I ask what phone holder you have in this video?
hi there its a shallow mount phone holder, it uses adhesive tape to secure, they have better ones now and here is an Amazon link: amzn.to/3QH95hq
Hi GrooveOn - how can I get the Mercedes Bluetooth phone adaptor, that will work with my 2004 SL 500, so I can connect my phone via bluetooth. Please help or send me a link to purchase.
They are on eBay mate www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176218480974?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=Q8Rv3XVqQ6O&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=hM34COOAS2q&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Thank you...i just ordered one
Great advice, worked first time, thank you!
Thanks if you considered sub
Brilliant video that explains everything well, thank you bro
Hey hope it helped mate, thanks if you've subscribed
Love the front spoiler/splitter where did you purchase that? Great videos, Very helpful thank you so much.
I got it from ebay I think, I had to slightly tweak the three middle mounting points, by adding rubber bushes to take up the gap, they also help with flexing if there are speed bumps. I added a rubber trim around the front too.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223910431910?_ul=UK&gclid=Cj0KCQjwio6XBhCMARIsAC0u9aEC_kYg0K_FkB56XqIxWuuUuux_dMZFHf2bTOnuVm0i-5tswTm_TRUaAnIrEALw_wcB
Hi Steve,
Congratulations for what you are doing, I follow you with great interest!!
Please, I also have a question:
Once I have connected the iPhone to this module, can I also play music from the iphone?
Or only to be able to call and be called from the iphone?
Thank you for your support in advance.
Hi there, the Bluetooth Mercedes module is only capable of phone calls but works great, it does not have A2DP Bluetooth which is for music streaming. However there are options to get 3rd modules to allow this. My other vids explain 👍
I don’t get BT option when I press SERV so I just get No Phone
Phone is connected to BT device but not to COMAND
Try discounting phone and clearing device, you need to connect to comand first then module
I tried this, still doesn’t give the Bluetooth option
Can I hear Music with that?
Unfortunately not, you'll need an adapter like Mr12V that uses canbus fibre optic
I have a 2007 cls550 and I go to try to conect now
Let me know
What’s the part number please Sir? Thankyou
@@SunilPatel-lu3pd the Bluetooth module in my armrest is. B6 787 5877 08W36. Also numbers 141948 Peiker acoustic
It works,,, thank you so much
Hi Paul
thanks so much for letting me know , appreciated if you subscribed to me!
Salam bizdə də s350-2004 cü ildir peiker acustic telefonudur ekranda. !200 göstərir kim bilirsə köməklik eləsin
Me again !!!! The ridiculous thing is that the required code is not provided on the back of the bt adapter. Typical I think.
However after trying the numbers that are on the back your number worked. Seems a bit stupid to me but who cares - I now have a phone.
Car also has a tv interface but can’t get anything but channel 26. Just shows interference.
Glad you got your phone connected, the TV may not work if it's analogue receiver, the UK switched to digital signals. Appreciate any super thanks 🙏🏼
@@GrooveOn never thought of that!! Ta.
My range rover had the same issue
The Bluetooth button is not there
If you do not have Bluetooth on your screen comand system, you may not have the Bluetooth module. Check in your arm rest
Supert :) ty
@@olemarthinsen2948 very welcome, subscribe!
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I don't have any slot to even input a Bluetooth device what can I do?
Hi what car do you have? If you don't have the old phone connection, then you won't be able to use the Bluetooth adapter. However you can use a Bluetooth module called LA Power or Mr 12V that come with hands free calling via a mic. The most basic method is a cheap Bluetooth FM transmitter too