All the parts needed for a COMAND (MM) retrofit:
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Well for me it isnt worth $1100 .. and a Sound System retrofit isnt easy so I will leave it be.
Main thing is that I will get satnav, linguatronic and harddrive.
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There are only two different Head Units for the Comand system (big 7" screen) and that is with or without DVD changer, the rest are the same
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Nice Vic, can't wait for the write up!
One dumb question as my dealer won't give me an answer (to bad because I worked there for almost 9 years!!!). I got almost every option in my car except the Ipod connection and soundsystem. Is it possible to retrofit the Ipod connection so I can use the ipod or evan my Iphone with the MM?
One dumb question as my dealer won't give me an answer (to bad because I worked there for almost 9 years!!!). I got almost every option in my car except the Ipod connection and soundsystem. Is it possible to retrofit the Ipod connection so I can use the ipod or evan my Iphone with the MM?
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Nice Vic, can't wait for the write up!
One dumb question as my dealer won't give me an answer (to bad because I worked there for almost 9 years!!!). I got almost every option in my car except the Ipod connection and soundsystem. Is it possible to retrofit the Ipod connection so I can use the ipod or evan my Iphone with the MM?
One dumb question as my dealer won't give me an answer (to bad because I worked there for almost 9 years!!!). I got almost every option in my car except the Ipod connection and soundsystem. Is it possible to retrofit the Ipod connection so I can use the ipod or evan my Iphone with the MM?
Yes, that is no problem.
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Hmm.. ok thanks gotta check that again tomorrow when I got warranty work to do on my W204
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I am a bit confused, why would you want the GPS antenna if you don't have SATNAV (Comand with APS)? Are you saying you have an Audio 50 and want to upgrade to Audio 50 w/NAV? did I miss something in the conversation?
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No actually I have Audio 20 and I just want a 7" screen with single DVD (No navigation or Lingo). I am not too technical and dunno what that option is called Audio50 or whatever. So I was thinking that I might get a cheaper HU with only a DVD and Hard Drive instead of CD/MP3 which is factory fitted or with SatNav/Lingo.
The other concern was the Diamler Diognosis(I know this term only, have no idea what it is? why they do it? ), as I might be able to skip this diagnosis if I go for with no SatNav/Lingo.
Actually my dealer is not offering retorfitting here locally and what if I get the parts and do the retrofit myself only if I can get pictures and writeup from vic.
One other concern was iPod integration on main screen but for that I guess I need go for UMI and so so .. I can live without.
I want to use DVD in car when I have parked it and waiting for family, offcourse on a bigger screen.
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Good info to me atleast.
vic and many others here know about this diagnosis thing. Hope to get some more and detailed technical info about it.
vic and many others here know about this diagnosis thing. Hope to get some more and detailed technical info about it.
Last edited by hazee; 04-17-2009 at 08:49 PM.
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http://www.benztool.com/images/Clip_2_copy.gif this is the new Compact 4 Star Diagnosis unit.
Its the tool all authorized Daimler dealerships use to diagnose cars, programme units, keys and such.
Its the tool all authorized Daimler dealerships use to diagnose cars, programme units, keys and such.
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You need to perform version coding with the star diagnosis, add the specific code for the Comand system as well as removing the code for Audio 20,
The system might work without this but can cause issues when searching for faults in the future.
The system might work without this but can cause issues when searching for faults in the future.
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http://www.benztool.com/images/Clip_2_copy.gif this is the new Compact 4 Star Diagnosis unit.
Its the tool all authorized Daimler dealerships use to diagnose cars, programme units, keys and such.
Its the tool all authorized Daimler dealerships use to diagnose cars, programme units, keys and such.
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That is the next thing I have to do is schedule that appointment.
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If you do the work yourself you will most definately void your warranty, but if a authorized dealer wold perform the install your warranty will continue as normal with the new Comand system instead.