W219 NTG 2.5 Retrofitted, need help with SDS programming
12-11-2008, 12:59 PM
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W219 NTG 2.5 Retrofitted, need help with SDS programming
Hi,
I have retrofitted NTG 2.5 Comand in my 2005 CLS (W219). Since I previously had only Audio 20 CD, the car does not know that it now has the navigation and telephone units.
I visited local workshop to enable the NAV and TEL information on the instrument cluster with NIL results. The mechanic said it is impossible, since SDS can't communicate with new Comand (when retrofitted in older cars).
What I have found out is that he does not need to code the Comand but the vehicle.
Is there anyone who can give step-by-step instructions where to find the required values in SDS, so that NAV and TEL information is displayed on Instrument Cluster, and to make the steering wheel telephone buttons to work.
Regards
I have retrofitted NTG 2.5 Comand in my 2005 CLS (W219). Since I previously had only Audio 20 CD, the car does not know that it now has the navigation and telephone units.
I visited local workshop to enable the NAV and TEL information on the instrument cluster with NIL results. The mechanic said it is impossible, since SDS can't communicate with new Comand (when retrofitted in older cars).
What I have found out is that he does not need to code the Comand but the vehicle.
Is there anyone who can give step-by-step instructions where to find the required values in SDS, so that NAV and TEL information is displayed on Instrument Cluster, and to make the steering wheel telephone buttons to work.
Regards
12-11-2008, 01:59 PM
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Hi,
I have retrofitted NTG 2.5 Comand in my 2005 CLS (W219). Since I previously had only Audio 20 CD, the car does not know that it now has the navigation and telephone units.
I visited local workshop to enable the NAV and TEL information on the instrument cluster with NIL results. The mechanic said it is impossible, since SDS can't communicate with new Comand (when retrofitted in older cars).
What I have found out is that he does not need to code the Comand but the vehicle.
Is there anyone who can give step-by-step instructions where to find the required values in SDS, so that NAV and TEL information is displayed on Instrument Cluster, and to make the steering wheel telephone buttons to work.
Regards
I have retrofitted NTG 2.5 Comand in my 2005 CLS (W219). Since I previously had only Audio 20 CD, the car does not know that it now has the navigation and telephone units.
I visited local workshop to enable the NAV and TEL information on the instrument cluster with NIL results. The mechanic said it is impossible, since SDS can't communicate with new Comand (when retrofitted in older cars).
What I have found out is that he does not need to code the Comand but the vehicle.
Is there anyone who can give step-by-step instructions where to find the required values in SDS, so that NAV and TEL information is displayed on Instrument Cluster, and to make the steering wheel telephone buttons to work.
Regards
12-11-2008, 02:23 PM
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I'm NOT a DAS expert by any stretch, so take this with a grain of salt. I do know that DAS in engineering mode can force write details where the "normal" version "protects" the user from making these type of changes.
12-11-2008, 02:51 PM
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I'm trying to find a way to prove him that it can be done; some path to SDS' secrets would help.
12-16-2008, 10:56 AM
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GOOD NEWS!!!
Finally everything is working!
I visited another dealer this morning and they were able to code my car's instrument cluster.
I can now confirm that the new Comand NTG 2.5 is 99% compliant with 2005 CLS (W219). The 1% is the non-opening cd changer lid on center panel (this is confirmed on other forums also).
MILLION THANKS TO EVERYONE who helped me with this case.
Finally everything is working!
I visited another dealer this morning and they were able to code my car's instrument cluster.
I can now confirm that the new Comand NTG 2.5 is 99% compliant with 2005 CLS (W219). The 1% is the non-opening cd changer lid on center panel (this is confirmed on other forums also).
MILLION THANKS TO EVERYONE who helped me with this case.
