Anyone have problems with their aftermarket COMANDs?
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From: Saint Louis, MO
Anyone have problems with their aftermarket COMANDs?
I had my US COMAND installed by Steve last year. So far I have not had any major problems but a few minor annoyances with my COMAND. These include:
1. 25% of the time when I start my car, the display of my COMAND does not work until I turn the comand on and off several times.
2. When I attach devices (ie. MP3 or DVD player) to the auxillary input of the COMAND, I have to turn the sound up 100% to get decent sound
Has anyone had the same problems? Any tips on how to fix the problem?
1. 25% of the time when I start my car, the display of my COMAND does not work until I turn the comand on and off several times.
2. When I attach devices (ie. MP3 or DVD player) to the auxillary input of the COMAND, I have to turn the sound up 100% to get decent sound
Has anyone had the same problems? Any tips on how to fix the problem?
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No, not those problems. Mine starts up 100% of the time although there has been a time or two where it wouldn't calculate a route and I had to eject and reload the CD and then it worked fine. I used AUX for a few weeks while I had XM radio and it worked fine at the same setting I used for the FM mod I used before. The only negative was that it resets the tone controls everytime you turn it off.
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2003 C230 K , 2001 ML320
About once a week the screen won't light up, so I press the day/night button a couple of times and the screen comes on.
Screen never frozen, and now that I got my teplephone working I love the Euro Comand even more :p
Big Sis,
What will Steve do for us if the screen does stop completly?
Screen never frozen, and now that I got my teplephone working I love the Euro Comand even more :p
Big Sis,
What will Steve do for us if the screen does stop completly?
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I have the Euro Comand from MBenzNL that I bought second hand. So far it works perfectly. I did have problems earlier with a dirty cd but I got a replacement and it is now fine. I haven't used the auxillary inputs though.
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Originally Posted by Imperial C320
Buell, you need stinkin Comand? I thought you knew your way from work and back :p
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2003 C230 K , 2001 ML320
Buell,
You are like me, I love to go the wrong way for a while and let Comand get be back on track. I know I am never lost.
Some of the maps require getting out reading glasses to see the fine print, don't worry about that now.
You are like me, I love to go the wrong way for a while and let Comand get be back on track. I know I am never lost.
Some of the maps require getting out reading glasses to see the fine print, don't worry about that now.
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the marvelous thing about the comand is that it encourages you to experiment. for years, I only knew one way to get to work and back. Now I know about five different ways to get to work and back 
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It's funny. I found myself getting off one of those highway ramps going westbound and wanted to reverse directions going eastbound but they didn't have a corresponding ramp to get back on the highway. At first I was lost, then I remembered my Comand (only had it 1 wk so I'm excused a bit) and it just led me through some streets to get back on the correct highway ramp with no problem.
The only issue I have is right where I live there is only 2 main roads that are digitized (I have a 1/04 release date nav cd). My community has been around there for 30 yrs plus and to not have other streets listed was disappointing. (for me to get directions home, I basically drove to my driveway and made my current location a saved destination). Now when I get near it just says I'm in the destination area, doesn't give streets but just a general compass like indicator pointing my way there). I guess it's better than nothing.
The only issue I have is right where I live there is only 2 main roads that are digitized (I have a 1/04 release date nav cd). My community has been around there for 30 yrs plus and to not have other streets listed was disappointing. (for me to get directions home, I basically drove to my driveway and made my current location a saved destination). Now when I get near it just says I'm in the destination area, doesn't give streets but just a general compass like indicator pointing my way there). I guess it's better than nothing.
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From: Saint Louis, MO
my COMAND is an original MB COMAND unit...
Originally Posted by BigSis
Anyone have problems with their aftermarket COMANDS?
...erm... Steve doesn't sell aftermarket comands. Only original MB comands!
Greetingz,
BigSis
...erm... Steve doesn't sell aftermarket comands. Only original MB comands!
Greetingz,
BigSis
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1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart
Originally Posted by sexy British COMAND chick
Please make a U-Turn at the next available opportunity
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Nothing MB related (sorry)
Originally Posted by breastroker
Big Sis,
What will Steve do for us if the screen does stop completly?
What will Steve do for us if the screen does stop completly?
Or... we may sell you another one. :v Just kidding!
greetingz,
BigSis
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From: Las Vegas
2003 C230 K , 2001 ML320
The screen has always come up eventually, some times it took a minute and several tries. So without an actual failure there was no need to email.
So far been very happy with the Comand.
So far been very happy with the Comand.
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From: global traveller
some slow@$$diesels
Screens not lighting up are due to the connection in between of the complete front of the comand and the tunerpart of the comand...something that can be easily taken care of with the help of a torx8.
Before we can even offer any kind of solution though, it might be usefull to send us an email...
greetingz,
Before we can even offer any kind of solution though, it might be usefull to send us an email...
greetingz,
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From: Las Vegas
2003 C230 K , 2001 ML320
Big Sis,
When will Steve trade in that old diesel and get a new 2005 E 320 CDI?
That would be a dream car after he puts all the AMG mods on it. 19 inch AMG E55 wheels, designio interior with DVD Comand, TPM, parktronic, distronic, TV in motion, Ventillated heated multifunction seats. And of course hop up the diesel another 50 HP and 100 ft lbs torque. Just enough to burn rubber would be fine.
When will Steve trade in that old diesel and get a new 2005 E 320 CDI?
That would be a dream car after he puts all the AMG mods on it. 19 inch AMG E55 wheels, designio interior with DVD Comand, TPM, parktronic, distronic, TV in motion, Ventillated heated multifunction seats. And of course hop up the diesel another 50 HP and 100 ft lbs torque. Just enough to burn rubber would be fine.
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From: Las Vegas
2003 C230 K , 2001 ML320
That diesel is one fast motor and even faster with upgrades! For a larger car it is a great combination of luxury, power and grace. And the 37 mpg isn't bad either.
Can't find that in any c class.
Can't find that in any c class.
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Originally Posted by breastroker
About once a week the screen won't light up, so I press the day/night button a couple of times and the screen comes on.
Screen never frozen, and now that I got my teplephone working I love the Euro Comand even more :p
Big Sis,
What will Steve do for us if the screen does stop completly?
Screen never frozen, and now that I got my teplephone working I love the Euro Comand even more :p
Big Sis,
What will Steve do for us if the screen does stop completly?
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Nothing MB related (sorry)
Originally Posted by breastroker
Big Sis,
When will Steve trade in that old diesel and get a new 2005 E 320 CDI?
When will Steve trade in that old diesel and get a new 2005 E 320 CDI?
greetingz,
BigSis
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From: Saint Louis, MO
Originally Posted by MBenzNL
Screens not lighting up are due to the connection in between of the complete front of the comand and the tunerpart of the comand...something that can be easily taken care of with the help of a torx8.
Before we can even offer any kind of solution though, it might be usefull to send us an email...
greetingz,
Before we can even offer any kind of solution though, it might be usefull to send us an email...
greetingz,
Hi Steve, my US Comand was installed by you last year. Do you know where I get the torx8? The screen problem with my Comand is occurring more frequently now. I am concerned the whole display might go out completely. Do you know how to fix it?
Can you give me your email address? Thanks!
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I looked for a torx 8 today too, had the Comand out looking at other things. That size 8 is really small, the smallest any set I could find was a size 10, way to big 
Looks like they make these sizes for cell phones and laptop computers. With that small a driver you want a quality made tool
So I did the old Google search,
Wiha and Lara Speciality tools look good.
I was finishing up my cell phone install, needed 3 size 4 M (small) nuts to attach the compensator to the coupe bracket. Had to go to 5 places before finally finding the right nuts. Home Depot came through. Finally able to get the trunk back together.
Looks like they make these sizes for cell phones and laptop computers. With that small a driver you want a quality made toolSo I did the old Google search,
Wiha and Lara Speciality tools look good.
I was finishing up my cell phone install, needed 3 size 4 M (small) nuts to attach the compensator to the coupe bracket. Had to go to 5 places before finally finding the right nuts. Home Depot came through. Finally able to get the trunk back together.
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From: global traveller
some slow@$$diesels
Originally Posted by shortbear
Do you know how to fix it?
Can you give me your email address? Thanks!
Can you give me your email address? Thanks!
WiHa was the suplier of our (load) of torx 8s...so much better then the ones from the Frys sets...
greetingz,
