Mr. Engineer's Command install
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Mr. Engineer's Command install
many of u prob seen this thred
Comand wiring question looking for simple answer
about me dissing AUS $2400 command and AUS $300 install, anyway i take all of it back
i bought my own command last week from eBay for AUS $651 and i received it today
eBay winning bid
i've just installed it, it took me about 1.5 hrs in total and cost me a total of AUS $1, so a poor man's command install u can call it
i don't have the CD for the MAP gonna have to get it off my friend
i don't know if the stock antenna will be any good for GPS reception
if not i will make my own GPS antenna out of "COAX cable" and give u guys an update
n if i have more time in the furture i will add TV and hack with linux
here r the pics
Comand wiring question looking for simple answer
about me dissing AUS $2400 command and AUS $300 install, anyway i take all of it back
i bought my own command last week from eBay for AUS $651 and i received it today
eBay winning bid
i've just installed it, it took me about 1.5 hrs in total and cost me a total of AUS $1, so a poor man's command install u can call it
i don't have the CD for the MAP gonna have to get it off my friend
i don't know if the stock antenna will be any good for GPS reception
if not i will make my own GPS antenna out of "COAX cable" and give u guys an update
n if i have more time in the furture i will add TV and hack with linux
here r the pics
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BTW if u guys need WIS or Alldata v.8.0 Mercedes
u can download it using torrent
WIS
Alldata.v8.0.Mercedes
now Q about GPS MAP, my neighbour has BMW with GPS...will the CD work with the command (i assume it will work as long as a NAVI type DX) ? or do i have to use Merc specific GPS CD ?
my friend has a S350 with command...i guess its the same as the w203's command ? so his GPS CD will work for me?
u can download it using torrent
WIS
Alldata.v8.0.Mercedes
now Q about GPS MAP, my neighbour has BMW with GPS...will the CD work with the command (i assume it will work as long as a NAVI type DX) ? or do i have to use Merc specific GPS CD ?
my friend has a S350 with command...i guess its the same as the w203's command ? so his GPS CD will work for me?
Last edited by kingkong; Oct 31, 2005 at 02:19 AM.
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You see how much cheaper the COMAND is without the wiring, without a GPS antenna, without an AUX cable, without a manual and without technical support or warranty.
"Direct your questions to BOSCH Australia ... "
Classic.
Just keep in mind that S350 and BMW dont have DX navigation. Blaupunkt will release the Version 12 next week for $350. Maybe that can help you. Only 50% of the purchase price.
Well I know that Steve has another 200 COMAND in stock. So I should have no problems backing my claims. Dont forget to tell us all how upset you are when the GPS antenna you order from the local dealer doesnt have the HIROSE connector on it (GT5) .... you will need to import the antenna from someone who has them.
Or buy them from Blaupunkt, Alpine, VW, Audi or Porsche.
"Direct your questions to BOSCH Australia ... "
Classic.
Just keep in mind that S350 and BMW dont have DX navigation. Blaupunkt will release the Version 12 next week for $350. Maybe that can help you. Only 50% of the purchase price.
Well I know that Steve has another 200 COMAND in stock. So I should have no problems backing my claims. Dont forget to tell us all how upset you are when the GPS antenna you order from the local dealer doesnt have the HIROSE connector on it (GT5) .... you will need to import the antenna from someone who has them.
Or buy them from Blaupunkt, Alpine, VW, Audi or Porsche.
Last edited by benzmodz; Oct 31, 2005 at 03:04 AM.
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Originally Posted by kingkong
thanks for your info you r very kind
i've got another Q, my steering wheel buttons don't work with command
is that normal if installed without stardiag ?
i've got another Q, my steering wheel buttons don't work with command
is that normal if installed without stardiag ?
Since you have some kind of WIS you need to look up document # PE82.85-P-2101-99FA and make careful note of the colours and positions.
EDIT: Since you dont have an owners manual (included in my sales) I realise now that there is nothing stored in your memory positions. You cant operate the steering wheel in preset mode if nothing is stored in preset.
Last edited by benzmodz; Oct 31, 2005 at 03:38 AM.
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Lets get ready to ruuummmble! In this corner we have weighing in at 10 stone and 7, wearing genuine Merceds Benz trunks, The Sydney Slugger.....and in the opposite corner we have the challenger weighing in at 9 stone and 8, wearing counterfeit Yugo trunks, the Brawler of Brisbane.
The above was meant to be funny, so don't anyone take offense. To be serious, when you unplug the stock head unit, you need to clear any error codes in the car, I call it flushing the CAN, then install the COMAND. Version code it, then flush the CAN again. This is possibly the reason your steering wheel controls don't work. You probably need to get the proper CD for the NAV data, as other manufacturers use different data base compilers, and have some minimal rights roadblocks to prevent you from using other than MBZ CD's. Even within MBZ the data disc's are different amoung the different models. There is also a setting the wheel diameter so the map knows where you are when the sat signal is not available.
The above was meant to be funny, so don't anyone take offense. To be serious, when you unplug the stock head unit, you need to clear any error codes in the car, I call it flushing the CAN, then install the COMAND. Version code it, then flush the CAN again. This is possibly the reason your steering wheel controls don't work. You probably need to get the proper CD for the NAV data, as other manufacturers use different data base compilers, and have some minimal rights roadblocks to prevent you from using other than MBZ CD's. Even within MBZ the data disc's are different amoung the different models. There is also a setting the wheel diameter so the map knows where you are when the sat signal is not available.
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ok after some research, i realised i am monkey and a big one at that 
no wonder my name is kingkong 
erm diy antenna is a bad idea on a Merc, the only way it can be connected to the command is to solder it because of the stupid HRS
damn i am a big fool
really sorry about b 4 to talking **** that i didn't know / wasn't sure
benzmodz can u pls PM me the $$$ for antenna and the Nav CD V12 and $ for pervious version thanks :p
no wonder my name is kingkong erm diy antenna is a bad idea on a Merc, the only way it can be connected to the command is to solder it because of the stupid HRS
damn i am a big fool
really sorry about b 4 to talking **** that i didn't know / wasn't sure
benzmodz can u pls PM me the $$$ for antenna and the Nav CD V12 and $ for pervious version thanks :p
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Originally Posted by Moviela
Lets get ready to ruuummmble! In this corner we have weighing in at 10 stone and 7, wearing genuine Merceds Benz trunks, The Sydney Slugger.....and in the opposite corner we have the challenger weighing in at 9 stone and 8, wearing counterfeit Yugo trunks, the Brawler of Brisbane.
The above was meant to be funny, so don't anyone take offense. To be serious, when you unplug the stock head unit, you need to clear any error codes in the car, I call it flushing the CAN, then install the COMAND. Version code it, then flush the CAN again. This is possibly the reason your steering wheel controls don't work. You probably need to get the proper CD for the NAV data, as other manufacturers use different data base compilers, and have some minimal rights roadblocks to prevent you from using other than MBZ CD's. Even within MBZ the data disc's are different amoung the different models. There is also a setting the wheel diameter so the map knows where you are when the sat signal is not available.
The above was meant to be funny, so don't anyone take offense. To be serious, when you unplug the stock head unit, you need to clear any error codes in the car, I call it flushing the CAN, then install the COMAND. Version code it, then flush the CAN again. This is possibly the reason your steering wheel controls don't work. You probably need to get the proper CD for the NAV data, as other manufacturers use different data base compilers, and have some minimal rights roadblocks to prevent you from using other than MBZ CD's. Even within MBZ the data disc's are different amoung the different models. There is also a setting the wheel diameter so the map knows where you are when the sat signal is not available.
I think the contest was to see who could get the cheapest COMAND .... now let's see who can get it to work !
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Originally Posted by kingkong
ok after some research, i realised i am monkey and a big one at that no wonder my name is kingkong
erm diy antenna is a bad idea on a Merc, the only way it can be connected to the command is to solder it because of the stupid HRS
damn i am a big fool
really sorry about b 4 to talking **** that i didn't know / wasn't sure
benzmodz can u pls PM me the $$$ for antenna and the Nav CD V12 and $ for pervious version thanks :p
no wonder my name is kingkong erm diy antenna is a bad idea on a Merc, the only way it can be connected to the command is to solder it because of the stupid HRS
damn i am a big fool
really sorry about b 4 to talking **** that i didn't know / wasn't sure
benzmodz can u pls PM me the $$$ for antenna and the Nav CD V12 and $ for pervious version thanks :p
Theres a reason why we rely on the guys who have been around for a while. 
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Originally Posted by kingkong
ok after some research, i realised i am monkey and a big one at that no wonder my name is kingkong
erm diy antenna is a bad idea on a Merc, the only way it can be connected to the command is to solder it because of the stupid HRS
damn i am a big fool
really sorry about b 4 to talking **** that i didn't know / wasn't sure
benzmodz can u pls PM me the $$$ for antenna and the Nav CD V12 and $ for pervious version thanks :p
no wonder my name is kingkong erm diy antenna is a bad idea on a Merc, the only way it can be connected to the command is to solder it because of the stupid HRS
damn i am a big fool
really sorry about b 4 to talking **** that i didn't know / wasn't sure
benzmodz can u pls PM me the $$$ for antenna and the Nav CD V12 and $ for pervious version thanks :p
I have one original version 9 and several HRS equipped under-dash antennas.
If you want the factory style then you could also consider getting the full GPS cable that goes from front to back and allows the antenna to be attached to the rear glass.
I find the rear glass attachment is more work but I like the performance.
You can PM me for details as I am not a sponsor so I am not allowed to publish my website here.
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german ebay might have what you want, I think the connector is called WICLIC....anyway check this out http://cgi.ebay.de/MB-Comand-2-0-GPS...QQcmdZViewItem
dont quote me i dont know much about this stuff
dont quote me i dont know much about this stuff
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or even this website http://www.audiocomp.at/shop/en/inde...tml&lang=en-us
