How to enable viewing of DVD Movie while moving?
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How to enable viewing of DVD Movie while moving?
Hi,
My friend purchased a 2009 E350 with Nav. It will play a DVD movie if the vehicle is in Park but as soon as you put the car in drive, it disables it which makes it completely useless since who is going to go out in the garage to watch a movie? He wants it so the kids can watch a movie if traveling.
Anyone know a way to disable this so it works all the time?
Thanks for any help.
David
My friend purchased a 2009 E350 with Nav. It will play a DVD movie if the vehicle is in Park but as soon as you put the car in drive, it disables it which makes it completely useless since who is going to go out in the garage to watch a movie? He wants it so the kids can watch a movie if traveling.
Anyone know a way to disable this so it works all the time?
Thanks for any help.
David
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MB has rear seat entertainment kits that can be mounted on the backs seats (better for kids) as long as you don't have dynamic seats. The only way I have heard of this being disabled is with a VIM module that mid city engineering makes, but I do not see one for this vehicle on their site.
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And why would I do that?
My Escalade plays movies when driving as have other vehicles I have owned and never needed to contact my insurance company. Dumb of MB to disable this option since who is going to watch a movie while parked. If the kids want to watch a DVD while on a trip, it should work.
My Escalade plays movies when driving as have other vehicles I have owned and never needed to contact my insurance company. Dumb of MB to disable this option since who is going to watch a movie while parked. If the kids want to watch a DVD while on a trip, it should work.
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Until a less-able driver gets distracted and kills someone because they are watching a movie instead of the road ..
(and with US laws doesn't that make the owner a bit liable ??)
Thats why DVD in motion is illegal in most of Europe !
Richard
(and with US laws doesn't that make the owner a bit liable ??)
Thats why DVD in motion is illegal in most of Europe !
Richard
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If someone is the type of driver who gets easily destracted then they shouldn't have any other electronics going while operating their vehicle in my opinion but to decide No one can seems overly restrictive to me. Have a warning declaration then allow the operator to decide the risk. Just my 2 cents.
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Interestingly, EU law is forcing the displays to be higher and higher (note the W204/W212/... with displays at top of dashboard) to prevent people looking down, and also not being able to enter addresses etc whilst in motion.
- So somewhere there is a survey that shows 1 person was injured because driver was fidding with sat-nav so the industry has to spend €10billion as a result :-(
I am slightly surprised that the US liability laws (which as a European seem rather strong), in this case, create stronger rules than in Europe !
Anyway, don't want to re-awaken the 'Is VIM good or bad' debate - just interested to know what the different laws are that are in place / affecting car makers ..
Richard
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Tell your friend to go to a stereo shop that does high end cars. Its a common request. There is a way to trick the system. In my car it was a matter of disconnecting one wire.
Good luck
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). NTG1 has its options via Star but NTG2.5 would need a VIM module.
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hey I found this for ya.
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and
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I know that those normally go for a lot more
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and
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a $200 and $100 version on ebay along with 100% positive feedback
I know that those normally go for a lot more
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And of course everyone has opinions... casts comments about how it is illegal and what not, but on their way home, they run the red light, exceed the speed limit, illegal right hand turn, no turn signal when switching lanes, talking on the phone...
I just love the internet...
I just love the internet...
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And of course everyone has opinions... casts comments about how it is illegal and what not, but on their way home, they run the red light, exceed the speed limit, illegal right hand turn, no turn signal when switching lanes, talking on the phone...
I just love the internet...
I just love the internet...
One member had an incorrect understanding about the US law (generally, may have been correct for his state but the comment was written as if it applied to the whole US). I hope you did not find it annoying when this misunderstanding was corrected.I think a warning is well justified in cases like VIM activation. We all do illegal things while driving (intentionally or accidentally) but this does not make these actions legal for other drivers.
To some extent the final choice can be allowed for the car owner, this example may or may not be one.
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Thanks for the replies. I have to agree with the last two posters that while I appreciated those who answered my OP, My friend isn't looking for anyone's permission as to whether he should or not and if it is legal. I would have asked if I thought it was relevant but thanks to all those who were concerned.
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And some say anything to promote an opportunity sell installation services to car owners? One member had an incorrect understanding about the US law (generally, may have been correct for his state but the comment was written as if it applied to the whole US). I hope you did not find it annoying when this misunderstanding was corrected.
I think a warning is well justified in cases like VIM activation. We all do illegal things while driving (intentionally or accidentally) but this does not make these actions legal for other drivers.
To some extent the final choice can be allowed for the car owner, this example may or may not be one.
One member had an incorrect understanding about the US law (generally, may have been correct for his state but the comment was written as if it applied to the whole US). I hope you did not find it annoying when this misunderstanding was corrected.I think a warning is well justified in cases like VIM activation. We all do illegal things while driving (intentionally or accidentally) but this does not make these actions legal for other drivers.
To some extent the final choice can be allowed for the car owner, this example may or may not be one.
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Thanks for the replies. I have to agree with the last two posters that while I appreciated those who answered my OP, My friend isn't looking for anyone's permission as to whether he should or not and if it is legal. I would have asked if I thought it was relevant but thanks to all those who were concerned.
