COMAND issue.. Got an A463 COMAND :/
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COMAND issue.. Got an A463 COMAND :/
I got shafted! I ebayed (mistake) a COMAND 2.0 unit which was advertised to be for the C-class. I sent the seller an e-mail to verify what kind it was and was told it was an A203 COMAND. Well, I got it today and the sticker on the COMAND says A463 820 15 89. While it's European (which I wanted), I've determined this is out of a G-Class which from what I've been told will complicate the installation somewhat.
Basically, I'm not sure how exactly this affects installation. What additional work must be done to retrofit this COMAND into my 2002 C230 Coupe? I'm not afraid to do extra work but I just need to know what -- if anything additional -- need be done to make it work.
Basically, I'm not sure how exactly this affects installation. What additional work must be done to retrofit this COMAND into my 2002 C230 Coupe? I'm not afraid to do extra work but I just need to know what -- if anything additional -- need be done to make it work.
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Originally Posted by orcberg
I got shafted! I ebayed (mistake) a COMAND 2.0 unit which was advertised to be for the C-class. I sent the seller an e-mail to verify what kind it was and was told it was an A203 COMAND. Well, I got it today and the sticker on the COMAND says A463 820 15 89. While it's European (which I wanted), I've determined this is out of a G-Class which from what I've been told will complicate the installation somewhat.
Basically, I'm not sure how exactly this affects installation. What additional work must be done to retrofit this COMAND into my 2002 C230 Coupe? I'm not afraid to do extra work but I just need to know what -- if anything additional -- need be done to make it work.
Basically, I'm not sure how exactly this affects installation. What additional work must be done to retrofit this COMAND into my 2002 C230 Coupe? I'm not afraid to do extra work but I just need to know what -- if anything additional -- need be done to make it work.
Took me about 30 min with the right Torx tools.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...ght=463+comand
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Paid $700 for it -- can't say that's a terrible deal. It bench tests OK, so I know the unit is good.
rockintunes: I think you're thinking of a different unit. Face and depth dimensions between the Audio-30/pocket space and the A463 820 15 89 seem to match up ok. Even if I do have to modify the dash that's not a terrible thing, though.
From what I understand I need to get a new gyroscope piece. I've got the gray one, I'm told I need the yellow one. Other than that, it's a matter of running the VSS from the ABS module through the firewall into the COMAND harness. Am I missing anything?
rockintunes: I think you're thinking of a different unit. Face and depth dimensions between the Audio-30/pocket space and the A463 820 15 89 seem to match up ok. Even if I do have to modify the dash that's not a terrible thing, though.
From what I understand I need to get a new gyroscope piece. I've got the gray one, I'm told I need the yellow one. Other than that, it's a matter of running the VSS from the ABS module through the firewall into the COMAND harness. Am I missing anything?
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Seriously I looked on Ebay and saw sellers selling comand with the following descriptions:
Title: MERCEDES BENZ C CLK G DVD COMAND NAVIGATION SYS GPS
Description:
-GENUINE MERCEDES BENZ CD 3.5 COMAND NAVIGATION SYSTEM
(look at the pic...it says COMAND 2.0....tho I am not too familiar with comand is there a 3.5 version?...also didnt the title says its a DVD comand? Why then it says its a "CD 3.5"??
So confused....I would really wanna know what exactly it is.
Is this the same seller you bought from?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=38653
I hope he really knows what he is selling....
Title: MERCEDES BENZ C CLK G DVD COMAND NAVIGATION SYS GPS
Description:
-GENUINE MERCEDES BENZ CD 3.5 COMAND NAVIGATION SYSTEM
(look at the pic...it says COMAND 2.0....tho I am not too familiar with comand is there a 3.5 version?...also didnt the title says its a DVD comand? Why then it says its a "CD 3.5"??
So confused....I would really wanna know what exactly it is.
Is this the same seller you bought from?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=38653
I hope he really knows what he is selling....
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No, that's not him. I actually saw some of his auctions. Asked him questions about the COMANDs he was selling and never got a response...
The guy I bought mine from has heard what I thought about his auction. Heh.
The guy I bought mine from has heard what I thought about his auction. Heh.
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From: 38° 52′ 51″ N || 94° 48′ 11″ W
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Originally Posted by rockintunes23
HAHA, You'll have alot of fun trying to get that to fit. Its alot bigger and your car's hole isn't big enough. haha
It will fit.
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Out of curiousity, can anyone help me find the part number for the yellow 25-degree gyroscope lock? I've contacted two MB dealerships and they've been unable to find a part number for it. They know the piece I'm talking about, they just can't seem to figure out how to order one. I know a few people here have gotten their hands on them, just wondering how. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by orcberg
Out of curiousity, can anyone help me find the part number for the yellow 25-degree gyroscope lock? I've contacted two MB dealerships and they've been unable to find a part number for it. They know the piece I'm talking about, they just can't seem to figure out how to order one. I know a few people here have gotten their hands on them, just wondering how. Thanks.
https://mbworld.org/forums/audio-electronics/99437-gyroscope-lock.html
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Originally Posted by orcberg
Ha! Missed that one. I turned up a bunch saying I needed a yellow clip but didn't see that post. Thanks.
The gyroscope is really useful in cars with hardware speed pulse. When using speed over CANBUS in a W203, the gyroscope doesn't do too much. In either case, without the proper angle and with a speed pulse, your car will just have a somewhat "jerky" feel to the movement on the screen, sort of like a W203 COMAND.
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