COMAND Problem
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2016 C300
COMAND Problem
my euro comand cant seem to locate where i am at 
all other functions work fine...........it always says i am off road etc.......if i press"MAP" it will say "00 SAT" on the top right hand corner( i think normally it says at least "02 SAT" .........all other functions works fine though...
Any ideas??
all other functions work fine...........it always says i am off road etc.......if i press"MAP" it will say "00 SAT" on the top right hand corner( i think normally it says at least "02 SAT" .........all other functions works fine though...Any ideas??
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Originally Posted by C32Andy
my euro comand cant seem to locate where i am at all other functions work fine...........it always says i am off road etc.......if i press"MAP" it will say "00 SAT" on the top right hand corner( i think normally it says at least "02 SAT" .........all other functions works fine though...
Any ideas??
all other functions work fine...........it always says i am off road etc.......if i press"MAP" it will say "00 SAT" on the top right hand corner( i think normally it says at least "02 SAT" .........all other functions works fine though...Any ideas??
Sounds like a Defective Antenna with Only (2 Sat) for signal
Also what Nav disc do you have?How long ago was the Comand Installed?
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i am currently 07/02 disc.....i had my comand installed in 03 by Steve( i believe at your house 
) if antenna is the problem, i'll definitely need those antenna
thanx
) if antenna is the problem, i'll definitely need those antennathanx
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2003 C230 K , 2001 ML320
More than likely the antenna is OK, it probably has fallen off where Stere pressed it on. Steve puts the antena on with double sided tape, under the dash is an area that does not have a lot of steel blocking the view to the sky.
Pull out your steering wheel to maximum, use the correct tool or coat hangers and release the speedometer dash unit. You will probably see on the right hand side back of the dash the black antenna dangling. Put fresh doublesided tape on the top of the antenna and restick the top of the antenna to the underside of the dash.
Your Comand should start working!
This also applies to Sirrus and other satelite antennas stuck to the underside of the dash.
Pull out your steering wheel to maximum, use the correct tool or coat hangers and release the speedometer dash unit. You will probably see on the right hand side back of the dash the black antenna dangling. Put fresh doublesided tape on the top of the antenna and restick the top of the antenna to the underside of the dash.
Your Comand should start working!
This also applies to Sirrus and other satelite antennas stuck to the underside of the dash.
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that's not too difficult at all.
Pull steering wheel out and down as far as it will go. Turn off engine, and pull out key. Remover instrument cluster. Re-tape antenna. Re-install instrument cluster.
Search the forum for "Instrument Cluster Removal Tools". I have a set that I purchased from the dealer for about $13-$15.
Use these to stick into the 2 small holes on each side of the instrument cluster. You will feel them click into place, and then pull both out simulatenously along with the instrument cluster. An extra set of hands might be useful just to carefully hold the instrument cluster. Do no disconnect anything from the instrument cluster. Place it gently on steering column, while you re-attach the COMAND antenna with sticky tape or whatever, at the highest point of the dash body, as stated (not to interfere with Instrument Cluster position, once you re-insert). Reposition instrument cluster and push it into place. You will hear a slight click. You're done. Start car, re-set your steering wheel position, drive around and test COMAND navigation.
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Pull steering wheel out and down as far as it will go. Turn off engine, and pull out key. Remover instrument cluster. Re-tape antenna. Re-install instrument cluster.
Search the forum for "Instrument Cluster Removal Tools". I have a set that I purchased from the dealer for about $13-$15.
Use these to stick into the 2 small holes on each side of the instrument cluster. You will feel them click into place, and then pull both out simulatenously along with the instrument cluster. An extra set of hands might be useful just to carefully hold the instrument cluster. Do no disconnect anything from the instrument cluster. Place it gently on steering column, while you re-attach the COMAND antenna with sticky tape or whatever, at the highest point of the dash body, as stated (not to interfere with Instrument Cluster position, once you re-insert). Reposition instrument cluster and push it into place. You will hear a slight click. You're done. Start car, re-set your steering wheel position, drive around and test COMAND navigation.
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Originally Posted by C32Andy
great 
...........now i just need to find someone that knows exactly what to do........I'm not very comfortable with the idea of removing the dash by myself
...........now i just need to find someone that knows exactly what to do........I'm not very comfortable with the idea of removing the dash by myself Stop over..I can have a look at it..I have a spare Antenna if needed
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Andy, it is easy
Below are some photos I took while installing the XM antenna.
First is the tool I used, two coat hangers:
Second is the correct tools, about $12 at MB dealers
Third is a photo of the Comand antenna, note in photo there is space behind that the antenna can be wedged into with some stiky stuff to keep it from falling off. My install by Steve lasted about a month! No problems with the Comand since.
Andy,
Any of us will help you remove this. Several of us will be at the Meguiars clinic this Saturday, and Mark usually has a couple of dozen MB people arround his garage, more when Steve is here. His neighbors must wonder?
First is the tool I used, two coat hangers:
Second is the correct tools, about $12 at MB dealers
Third is a photo of the Comand antenna, note in photo there is space behind that the antenna can be wedged into with some stiky stuff to keep it from falling off. My install by Steve lasted about a month! No problems with the Comand since.
Andy,
Any of us will help you remove this. Several of us will be at the Meguiars clinic this Saturday, and Mark usually has a couple of dozen MB people arround his garage, more when Steve is here. His neighbors must wonder?
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Originally Posted by C32Andy
...........now i just need to find someone that knows exactly what to do........
greetingz,
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Had a Look at the Problem..and it Turned out to be the Stealer was a Hacking on the car ..on a Rattle...And Forgot to Install the Antenna to the Comand ...Plugged it in and Everything works as it should...
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Originally Posted by MARK CUMMINS
Had a Look at the Problem..and it Turned out to be the Stealer was a Hacking on the car ..on a Rattle...And Forgot to Install the Antenna to the Comand ...Plugged it in and Everything works as it should...
damn stealership
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Tariq,
Take the speedometer dash out using the proper tool or coathanger wire. Take the Comand antenna and with the top pointing up, push it between the metal frame and the soft underside of the dash covering.
When you look inside the dash opening there is a metal frame, the underside of the dash top has a small space that you can force the antenna into, and it will stay there.
I just re-did my Comand antenna and XM Radio satellite antenna in five minutes at lunch time
Take the speedometer dash out using the proper tool or coathanger wire. Take the Comand antenna and with the top pointing up, push it between the metal frame and the soft underside of the dash covering.
When you look inside the dash opening there is a metal frame, the underside of the dash top has a small space that you can force the antenna into, and it will stay there.
I just re-did my Comand antenna and XM Radio satellite antenna in five minutes at lunch time
