Advice about how to activate the phone

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please could anyone tell me how to activate the phone option on my E220 cdi W reg 2000 . I have the switches on the steering wheel when i press them it says the option is not available. do i need to get any part for it etc.

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The car must have all of the pre wiring and modules installed before the phone can work. Is there a cradle in the car
 
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no it has no cradle do you think that's what i need
 
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i have checked on that site and there is no mention of phone wiring i tell what though i am impressed with you sir i couldn't believe it has even the options that i have ordered when i bought the car.
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somebody told me that i should change the radio and install one fitted with bluetooth but i'd rather keep the original mercedes one and see if i can sort out this phone option i just don't know where to start from.
 

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somebody told me that i should change the radio and install one fitted with bluetooth but i'd rather keep the original mercedes one and see if i can sort out this phone option i just don't know where to start from.

Yes that is an option or a separate phone kit,,it depends on how much you need the phone in the car
 
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I use the phone all the time and i thought it will be much better if i could connect the phone option please any help would be appreciated.
 

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Wait to see what others say,, phones are not my good point
 
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thank you anyway
 

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