Hi All

Having successfully installed an 8th generation ULF in my 2003 L322 (with huge thanks to mark "mjdronfield" - a top bloke and a 1st class forum member!) I now have a problem pairing my current phone. It's a six month old Nokia 710 Lumia (windows o/s) but, despite numerous attempts, the signal keeps dropping after 4-5 seconds. I have tried a 3 year old Samsung Monte and that works ok, so I know the ULF isn't faulty and my re-pinning of the telephone loom is all correct. I have therefore concluded the ULF either doesn't like Windows phones, or because it's a 2006 module, it is just not compatible with some of the more modern phones. Having said that, I'd be interested if anyone has successfully managed to pair a Nokia Lumia with their ULF - what's the secret?

So I am now on the hunt for a replacement phone and wondered what other members are using with their 8th generation, or older, ULF? I guess it's a case of how recent a model phone can I get away with?

Any recommendations/suggestions would be appreciated!  Cheers

Greg

Go ahead punk, make my day........

Previous vehicles:-
Far too many to list (in excess of 45!)

Last edited by dirtyharry on 14th Nov 2012 5:21pm. Edited 1 time in total

You are more than welcome dirtyharry. Got there in the end.

I have a 6th Gen ULF and am using a Samsung Wave GT-S8500 without issue.

Before that I used a Sony K770i, again, without issue. 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE 4.4 TDV8

Previous cars :
2003 Range Rover Vogue TD6
1999 Discovery Td5 ES
1995 BMW M5 3.8 6 speed
1992 Range Rover 3.9 Efi Vogue
1992 BMW M5 3.8
1988 BMW 735i SE
1989 Ford Sierra XR4x4 2.9i
1981 Ford Fiesta Supersport

It's probably not what you want to hear but look out for 13th gen ULF and then use an up to date smart phone rather than working backwards

Andy. 2015 L405 SDV8 Autobiography, Indus Silver with Black Pack.
SWMBO: 22MY Defender 110 HSE X Dynamic, Gondwana Stone.
Gone: 2014 Discovery 4 HSE Luxury Firenze Red
Gone: 2006MY Java Black TD6 Autobiography
Gone: 2013 Jaguar XKR Convertible, Italian Racing Red with Ivory Seats
Gone: 2010MY Stornoway Grey TDV8 Vogue SE with RSE
Gone: 2008 Disco 3 HSE, Hybrid Tv + Retro-fit RSE System & DVD
Gone: 2003 Epsom Green 4.4i Vogue, LPG, Mk4 Nav, BMW Bluetooth Phone, Hybrid Tv Tuner,

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Yep, you're right Andy - not what I wanted to hear!

Having spent god knows how long fitting the 8th gen one, which cost a small fortune, I'm not only unlikely get my money back selling it, but I don't relish another marathon fitting session. Drove me mad as Mark will know!

I've checked my wife's Blackberry (2011 model) and that works fine too, so I'm confident there are quite a number of "modern" phones out there that'll work - just need to find one I like!  Cheers

Greg

Go ahead punk, make my day........

Previous vehicles:-
Far too many to list (in excess of 45!)

mjdronfield wrote:

You are more than welcome dirtyharry. Got there in the end.

I have a 6th Gen ULF and am using a Samsung Wave GT-S8500 without issue.

Before that I used a Sony K770i, again, without issue.

Hi Mark

Thanks for the info. Must admit, I'm veering towards Samsung having had a few of them in the past. Let the search commence!  Cheers

Greg

Go ahead punk, make my day........

Previous vehicles:-
Far too many to list (in excess of 45!)