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Old 09-14-2009, 09:57 AM
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As otaku mentioned, the patch should be do-able for use on our cars if we could get our hands on the method used to do firmware/OS upgrades. If anyone has had an update done to their COMAND unit (not map updates), please let us know. Extra points if you have the DVD/method of update in hand.
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Originally Posted by kurosen
As otaku mentioned, the patch should be do-able for use on our cars if we could get our hands on the method used to do firmware/OS upgrades. If anyone has had an update done to their COMAND unit (not map updates), please let us know. Extra points if you have the DVD/method of update in hand.
How can we get hold of this? This is only available at the dealer right?
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Hrm.. There may be one on the way : I'll let yeh know how it works out ..
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Much thanks otaku. For anyone that wants to send beer money his way:

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Hrm.. There may be one on the way : I'll let yeh know how it works out ..
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Any updates on this?
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Any updates on this?
Nope..
Still waiting on a ping back from the dude with the dvd.
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Nope..
Still waiting on a ping back from the dude with the dvd.
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If money is a factor for the dvd dude, I'd be willing to put in a little something. Anyone else?
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If you need a sacrificial lamb let me know. Whats the worst that can happen.. COMAND not work?

I am willing to do about anything outside of ripping it out and sending it to you. I have to have music in the car.
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How can we get hold of this? This is only available at the dealer right?
Isn't this what 8.1 (System Update) in Engineering mode does?
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Originally Posted by otaku_tta
Nope..
Still waiting on a ping back from the dude with the dvd.
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Depending on which DVD it is that youre looking for, I may help. Is it the DVD with Map Updates you seek?
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^^ Post 16 says not the DVD with map updates so I guess not.

Also, will this potential VIM unlock work for w204s not in the US - ie UK/Europe etc?
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^^ Post 16 says not the DVD with map updates so I guess not.

Also, will this potential VIM unlock work for w204s not in the US - ie UK/Europe etc?
Otak can probably answer this better but I would see a reason it wouldn't work on the Euro models. Same hardware and software for the most part.
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Originally Posted by woedee
Depending on which DVD it is that youre looking for, I may help. Is it the DVD with Map Updates you seek?
I don't know...
For the Mitsus, a map update can also contain a code update ..
Can you provide a recursive directory listing of the files on the DVD ?
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Originally Posted by mirage15
Otak can probably answer this better but I would see a reason it wouldn't work on the Euro models. Same hardware and software for the most part.
What I'm afraid of is applying the VIM unlock to find it locking some features that Euro models have enabled, such as being able to put a location in the Nav when the car is in motion.

Any ideas guys?
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Originally Posted by Mr Enigma
What I'm afraid of is applying the VIM unlock to find it locking some features that Euro models have enabled, such as being able to put a location in the Nav when the car is in motion.

Any ideas guys?
Not that likely...
And if it does, reinstall the original version and let me know .

Getting slightly ahead of ourselves as I haven't seen an update dvd yet ..
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The attached PDFs are recursive dir's of the NA update disk.
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File Type: pdf
dir_disk1.pdf (36.2 KB, 906 views)
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Originally Posted by mirage15
The attached PDFs are recursive dir's of the NA update disk.
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Ok - what size are the three Melco files in the first and second cds ?
If they're small enough, could you zip & mail them to me ?
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Shiny ..
Ok - what size are the three Melco files in the first and second cds ?
If they're small enough, could you zip & mail them to me ?
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Originally Posted by Mr Enigma
What I'm afraid of is applying the VIM unlock to find it locking some features that Euro models have enabled, such as being able to put a location in the Nav when the car is in motion.

Any ideas guys?
so the EURO cars allow manual entry (push button), of address codes while in motion?

Actually I do find Voice update addressing fine while in motion. on my car.
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so the EURO cars allow manual entry (push button), of address codes while in motion?

Actually I do find Voice update addressing fine while in motion. on my car.
Yep. I have a Euro COMAND and can do about anything outside of VIM, including manually putting destinations in the GPS.
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Yep. I have a Euro COMAND and can do about anything outside of VIM, including manually putting destinations in the GPS.
Agreed. I just want the VIM activated. Not that I use it much but it would be nice to have.
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How big is the kwi file on those discs? Might I get a peek at it/those?

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How big is the kwi file on those discs? Might I get a peek at it/those?

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Each one is 4k. Email is on the way.
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