Since my original post, I found that there are quite a few individusls
with the same problem.

   * Does anyone know of a solution to the following:<>upgrade e320
     StartTAC to new V60. I'm trying to get the integrated phone -
     Motorola StartTAC- in my 2000 E320 upgraded to something more
     current and supports tri-mode, so I can get service from Verizon.
     Any help would be greatly appreciated.
   * I am trying to find out if I can upgrade the factory installed
     phone with a new digital tri-mode without going to the dealer?
   * Guess what? I just bought a 2003 E320 and I want the phone system,
     but now it cost $2700! Is there any after market systems available?
   * I have a 2000, E320 that came with a TDMA (ATT) Star Tac phone
     system. I need to upgrade to a CDMA (Verizon) phone, a Timeport or
     V60. I know you can find Mercedes phones on Ebay, but what about
     the intergrated system, in the car.Does anyone have any suggestions?
   * I own a 1999 Mercedes ML320 which comes witha pre wired integrated
     phones system which I am looking to upgrade. Has anyone found a
     soulution to this problem

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Factory/Dealer Installed Phone
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2005 18:14:10 -0500
From: Buckshop LeFunk <Buckshot@leFunk.com>
Organization: Optimum Online
Newsgroups: alt.auto.mercedes

I have a 1999 E 320 with the factory installed Motorola phone which no
still works works except that my wireless provide no longer supports it.
I would like to get a comparable replacement as I like this set up very
much. It provides good hands free option via the car's stereo unit. I
contacted my local Benz dealer, and was told that they too, no longer
support this phone. Does anyone know of a work around that would allow
me to still use the built in hardware, and not have to get a whole new
system?

Thanks