Can I upgrade my 03 CL CD based Comand unit to DVD?
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Can I upgrade my 03 CL CD based Comand unit to DVD?
I found this on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW
And interestingly the guy said that is plug and play no modification needed.
Is it true? Can somebody shed a light on this?
thanks!
And interestingly the guy said that is plug and play no modification needed.
Is it true? Can somebody shed a light on this?
thanks!
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Sure... if you are thinking of RECPLACING the entire wiring in your car from D2B to MOST, and you don't mind all the extra costs... Then it will work without a single doubt!
No, honestly, a new DVD based comand unit, which is for S and CL vehicles from 2005 and up, won't be 'just plug and play' for the older models. Not a chance!
Greetingz,
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No, honestly, a new DVD based comand unit, which is for S and CL vehicles from 2005 and up, won't be 'just plug and play' for the older models. Not a chance!
Greetingz,
BigSis
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some slow@$$diesels
Originally Posted by Dema
Actually he mentioned that fit only new models.
WILL FIT ALL MERCEDES BENZ , BUT , NEED TO GET DASH TRIM AND CABLES !!!
NO RETURN ..
NO RETURN ..
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The 2004 models use a totally different fiber/wiring bus called MOST. The 2003 and earlier used the D2B fiber system.
You basally would have to rewire your entire bus in the entire vehicle from what it sounds like.
Would cost a ton in time and material not to mention we still don't know if the end result would work.
Not worth it in my opinion.
You basally would have to rewire your entire bus in the entire vehicle from what it sounds like.
Would cost a ton in time and material not to mention we still don't know if the end result would work.
Not worth it in my opinion.
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Whichever one is available (1 of 5)
The ebay seller is correct. You plug it, you play it. Of course there is no modification (to the unit), you just need to REPLACE the entire wiring to make it work. This unit will fit any automobile, not just Mercedes as long as you get the proper TRIM and CABLES. The same ebay seller also has 05 COMMAND system for W211 for only $189.99. After looking at the photography, I just never seen that unit in any model W211 that I know of.
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some slow@$$diesels
Originally Posted by paulhu
The same ebay seller also has 05 COMMAND system for W211 for only $189.99. After looking at the photography, I just never seen that unit in any model W211 that I know of.
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Originally Posted by awiner
The 2004 models use a totally different fiber/wiring bus called MOST. The 2003 and earlier used the D2B fiber system.
You basally would have to rewire your entire bus in the entire vehicle from what it sounds like.
Would cost a ton in time and material not to mention we still don't know if the end result would work.
Not worth it in my opinion.
You basally would have to rewire your entire bus in the entire vehicle from what it sounds like.
Would cost a ton in time and material not to mention we still don't know if the end result would work.
Not worth it in my opinion.
So, would the 05 command work with the 04 wiring? (specifically an SL55) I would think the 03 and 04 are the same wiring since they use the same command unit but I could be wrong.
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Originally Posted by Juice it
So, would the 05 command work with the 04 wiring? (specifically an SL55) I would think the 03 and 04 are the same wiring since they use the same command unit but I could be wrong.
Greetingz,
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Originally Posted by paulhu
I have 2004 E500 and the MY 03/04. I have the MOST bus wiring in my car.
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Originally Posted by saturnstyl
I believe they were referring to the SL, or CL, or S-class models. True, MOST was introduced in '03 on the E-class. At least here in the USA.
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