la22bay

Okay I followed instructions and upgraded startac to bluetooth in 2000 S430. the good first, the parts and installation were affordable and easy.the cradle eliminator works fine with v60 adapter, didn't try v60s phone yet, the universal PSE was an easy swap out and in. the phone reception and function are okay but some features don't display on dash without cradle like number dialed minutes etc, there is a slight feedback,(low hum on calls) because the bluetooth is not connected to exterior antenna of car may need cradle for adapter. the phonebook loads up but depending on phone only partial list with palm centro, only certain #s with palm treo. also command center in 2000 s430 doesn't have all the options as later 2003-up systems. overall it works its handfree and that is cool for now

tusabes

can you please link exactly what parts are needed, and their cost??

i have a 2000 s430

Arnee

yep, if you can provide parts and/or links, it would be great

la22bay

1. check your car, does it already have the old startac phone under armrest console?
2. if so, then you will need Universal PSE part# Q6820971, if you have old startac PSE and it is not blue label.(blue label would be indicated by a blue marker line thru label on part or a blue sticky dot, if it is a blue label then the PSE has been modified to work with bluetooth, if not you must get new PSE stated above)
3. you will need universal cradle eliminator cable to avoid searching for v60s cradle. that part number is #Q682 0976.
4. finally you will need the v60 bluetooth adapter part#B67875856
a.universal PSE $142.56 total cost w/shipping
b. cradle eliminator cable $85.00 total cost w/shipping
c.v60 bluetooth adapter (puck) $400 b4 shipping, but check ebay for cheaper price I got one for $189.50 cost w/shipping Keenan Mercedes has it for $245.00
the installation instructions are found on Paul H. Dick’s site, Phone Bulletins) right here on "sticky:w220 owners start here by Skylaw" scroll down to "how to on bluetooth" pictures and parts are all there. if you have a problem just drop line. it's easier than it looks
(use genuine mercedesparts.com for cheaper prices not mercedebenz genuineparts website they charge much more for same parts about $68.00 more for PSE) Total cost= $427.06

Arnee

great info. thank you

tusabes

thats all i needed to know. not worth it for me.

la22bay

I know felt the same way at first, but in New Jersey they enforce the no hand held cell phone while driving and the ticket starts at $150.00, so i figured i rather pay for something i can use than give up that kind of $$ if i happen to answer a call and get caught. Some calls are too importance to miss in this economy

fbracer

I will probably have to do this upgrade when I get my car. Thanks for the write up. I'm almost always on the phone due to my profession and will need this. Maybe one day you can help me out putting it together.

la22bay

No problem just let me know when your ready Also i found that cradle eliminator cable cheaper at $49.99 so upgrade is under $400 namedescriptionprice Bluetooth phone cradle Eliminator Cable for MercedesMercedes phone Cradle eliminator cradle allows for Bluetooth V60 Bluetooth adapter to be plugged in without cradle!
$49.99Add to Cart Universal PSE Q6820971 MSRP $167.00 $0.00 SALES PRICE $133.60
PSE, UNIVERS

fbracer

Thanks. First I have to buy the car then I come bother you

la22bay

Stopped by son in law and daughter's home tonite he tells me leaving work at Fort Dix in Bordentown, his cell phone rang, natural conditioned instinct answer call, police sees him, issues a $130.00 ticket, no talk just lifted it to see caller ID, so i figure upgrade will pay for itself

fbracer

There you go. Money well spent

Svet

Hey guys to revive this thread.
Anybody that has made this upgrade, does music streaming work from the phone?
Can you give me some feedback on how it works?
Would you recommend spending the $500-$600 on this upgrade?
I have a 2002 SV12 Brabus , with the motorola startrak phone in it and want to add bluetooth.
I have already sourced all the parts.
Ideally i would like to be able to use my iphone 6s with the car. Have the phonebook downloaded and stream music thru bluetooth.
Any info will be useful.

la22bay

no it can not play streaming unless you have an auxiliary input which the old command unit for that model year doesn't have. Changing the PSE may not be necessary on the 2002 you will just need Bluetooth puck and cradle elimination cord to plug in at the bottom on center console armrest where startac is now plugged into.