HELP!!! C300 Command Screen flickers 0ff

tonyl1111 · 05-24-2010, 11:12 PM

I have a 2008 C300 with Command system, when I put the key in the ignition, the screen flickers on and off exactly 10 times then shuts off. Althoght the screen is dead I can still have control of all the function, changing CDs, raising volume, music still plays, etc. I have researched the forums and and pulled out fuses 11, 17 and 26, no help. I removed the head unit and checked for loose wires. Please Help

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acr2001 · 05-24-2010, 11:45 PM

I just had a crazy idea. Why don't you take it to the dealer?

tonyl1111 · 05-24-2010, 11:48 PM

The warrenty is expired and it can cost up to $7000 to replace the command system

Sathinas · 05-24-2010, 11:49 PM

Or it could cost as little as a "There was a recall on the xyz part, we fixed it."

jctevere · 05-25-2010, 11:52 AM

Yes, take it to the dealer, just tell them not to perform any work until they tell you the problem...

dalazernet · 05-25-2010, 05:56 PM

Ever see the movie Michael Clayton? I'd bring that in right away!

rob13572468 · 05-26-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by tonyl1111

I have a 2008 C300 with Command system, when I put the key in the ignition, the screen flickers on and off exactly 10 times then shuts off. Althoght the screen is dead I can still have control of all the function, changing CDs, raising volume, music still plays, etc. I have researched the forums and and pulled out fuses 11, 17 and 26, no help. I removed the head unit and checked for loose wires. Please Help

If you still have control of the unit this typically means a problem with the monitor itself and not the comand.. It can be as simple as the connector has come loose or it can mane the monitor has/is going bad and needs to be replaced.

Im not sure exactly what you are askingfor here but If you are looking for other things to check, pull the actual monitor assembly and see if any of the connections are loose directly at teh back of the monitor... Otherwise you might want to start checking ebay for replacement monitors.

dcjwlee · 05-26-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dalazernet

Ever see the movie Michael Clayton? I'd bring that in right away!

bulletspec · 05-27-2010, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalazernet

Ever see the movie Michael Clayton? I'd bring that in right away!

Just had a mental picture of that! ... then he'll see a HORSE !

MB11 · 04-14-2011, 05:20 PM

Hi, I have the exact same problem with my screen

can u pls tell me how did u fix it ?

Thanx

tonyl1111 · 04-23-2011, 10:36 AM

I still have not got it fixed, I suspect its a loose connection, on hot days it works, I will try to take the monitor out and check al lconnections but not sure how to do it, if you have any info that helps let me know

mir_m · 12-18-2011, 03:00 AM

How did u fix the prob having same issue

Glyn M Ruck · 12-18-2011, 08:56 AM

Sounds like the LED screen backlight or ambient light sensor is poked. Could also be a loose connection or dry solder joint. This should be a fairly simple if tedious fix.

05-24-2010, 11:49 PM	#4
Sathinas Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 803 Drives: His mama. Traded y0 mama in because she was squeaking.	Or it could cost as little as a "There was a recall on the xyz part, we fixed it." __________________ Mercedes Benz Owner's Gun Club, Member #85.

05-25-2010, 05:56 PM	#6
dalazernet Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fairfield, NJ Posts: 580 Drives: 2008 C300W4	Ever see the movie Michael Clayton? I'd bring that in right away! __________________ _________________________ Stevens Institute of Technology MSIS Class of 2010 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 Luxury (click here for photos!) Black on Black \| 4matic \| Premium II \| Multimedia \| iPod \| Wood/Leather Steering Wheel Previous cars: 2006 Mercedes-Benz C280 (Pewter Metallic) 1999 Pontiac Grand AM GT Coupe (Bright Red)

12-18-2011, 08:56 AM	#13
Glyn M Ruck Super Moderator 1965 Jaguar 3.8 S Type Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 15,840 Drives: late 2009 CLK 350 Coupe Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires	Sounds like the LED screen backlight or ambient light sensor is poked. Could also be a loose connection or dry solder joint. This should be a fairly simple if tedious fix. __________________ Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa

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05-24-2010, 11:45 PM	#2
acr2001 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,983 Drives: 2012 C300 4Matic	I just had a crazy idea. Why don't you take it to the dealer?

05-24-2010, 11:48 PM	#3
tonyl1111 Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3 Drives: c300	The warrenty is expired and it can cost up to $7000 to replace the command system

05-25-2010, 11:52 AM	#5
jctevere MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dix Hills, New York Posts: 2,068 Drives: 2012 C250 Coupe	Yes, take it to the dealer, just tell them not to perform any work until they tell you the problem...

04-14-2011, 05:20 PM	#10
MB11 Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1 Drives: C300 SPORT 4MATIC	Hi, I have the exact same problem with my screen can u pls tell me how did u fix it ? Thanx

04-23-2011, 10:36 AM	#11
tonyl1111 Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3 Drives: c300	I still have not got it fixed, I suspect its a loose connection, on hot days it works, I will try to take the monitor out and check al lconnections but not sure how to do it, if you have any info that helps let me know

12-18-2011, 03:00 AM	#12
mir_m Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 206 Drives: c220	How did u fix the prob having same issue

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