07 Benz E320 OEM radio upgrade to Sat/hands free phone integration

[tulowd]

My good friends have an 07 MB E 320 BlueTec diesel they love. Doesn't have Nav or Bluetooth/handsfree phone; altho the OEM stereo shows the buttons.

Any ideas if this hardware/software can be updated or what the options are short of replacing the whole unit.
Any help/comments on here or via pm most appreciated.

Thx
Paul

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[MEANMCHN]

Hey Paul,

Mercedes had a Bluetooth module that was in the center console of these cars, looks a lot like a remote control, they're about $500 USD for the factory version new.

But as always you can find them online such as this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Latest-Model-OEM-Mercedes-Benz-MHI-BT-Bluetooth-Module-Cradle-Adapter-B67876131-/181510873610?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AE350&hash=item2a42e4220a&vxp=mtr

Looks like the part number is: B6 787 6131

They were really well integrated into these vehicles when they came out so it's probably a good idea to give MB a call and see what they would charge for an install. These cars are tough to take apart, it's definitely not a Mustang dash ha ha.

[Laffs]

Something like this would probably do the trick

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_89139_GROM-Audio-MST3-MBO-BTD-GROM-MST3-MB-BTD.html?from=1945

Benz Fibre Optic stereo systems are a royal asshole FYI.

[12vGuy]

This
http://www.cruxinterfacing.com/products/BEEMB-41/index.html

[tulowd]

This
http://www.cruxinterfacing.com/products/BEEMB-41/index.html


Thx Steve - does this enable Nav, or is that something else as well?

[Darkhorse]

This
http://www.cruxinterfacing.com/products/BEEMB-41/index.html

pretty sure those cost $500 or more? You could get a brand new all-in-one unit for that price.

[MEANMCHN]

pretty sure those cost $500 or more? You could get a brand new all-in-one unit for that price.

Ya, go with MB original parts if that's the case.