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My 2015 C300 4Matic (2014 Dec built) COMAND. Can it be updated to 2016 one? I really want to turn off the touch pad.
Also, has anyone here done an ECU upgrade? I am very very happy with the C300 but wish there was a little more punch. I wonder if makes a noticeable difference.
My understanding form my dealer is that COMAND software can be updated, but they won't do it unless there is a problem that an update would correct, at least not under warranty. I didn't ask if I could pay for an update.
My understanding form my dealer is that COMAND software can be updated, but they won't do it unless there is a problem that an update would correct, at least not under warranty. I didn't ask if I could pay for an update.
I had mine updated as a poor attempt at correcting the speaker rattle issue particularly evident when using the Bluetooth telephone option. I think it blunted the base and had no other noticeable effect on the rest of the command system. I have not tried to turn off the touch pad and wouldn't know if I could. I personally wouldn't do it again but if you really want yours updated make up a complaint about the audio quality and the dealer will find the update as a fix.
I had mine updated as a poor attempt at correcting the speaker rattle issue particularly evident when using the Bluetooth telephone option. I think it blunted the base and had no other noticeable effect on the rest of the command system. I have not tried to turn off the touch pad and wouldn't know if I could. I personally wouldn't do it again but if you really want yours updated make up a complaint about the audio quality and the dealer will find the update as a fix.
Is this with the Burmester sound system? Mine kind of rattle as well...
Is this with the Burmester sound system? Mine kind of rattle as well...
Yeah, doesn't help. I'm not sure if there is an official fix yet but I have had doors replaced, center speaker, and both front tweeters replaced and it still happens. Truly disappointing. I still love my car but rattles drive me nuts.
I have a problem with the A/C blower switch not working from A/C turned off. It worked fine on the 2016 loaner. I will ask the service adviser for an update and tell him I read it on a MB fora. Thank you guys.
My 2015 C300 4Matic (2014 Dec built) COMAND. Can it be updated to 2016 one? I really want to turn off the touch pad.
Also, has anyone here done an ECU upgrade? I am very very happy with the C300 but wish there was a little more punch. I wonder if makes a noticeable difference.
There is a bulletin on sw update for 2015, (not update TO 2016) but it usually has to have a reason. Dealers are limited and are specifically instructed to not update unless there is a problem. Just because they look the same the head units are not necessarily identical.
I have the latest flashware in my 15, not possible to turn off the touch pad.
Well that's annoying to find out - no disclaimer on the MB owners guide either that this is only for 2016 cars.
Not that I'm a gambling man, but I would've put money on the fact that a software update would give you the same as what the current 2016 line has. Have you got the performance pages (Driving Dynamics > Vehicle data and Engine data menus)?
Surely this is just software features (i.e. no dependency or linkage to other more modern hardware components)
Well that's annoying to find out - no disclaimer on the MB owners guide either that this is only for 2016 cars.
Not that I'm a gambling man, but I would've put money on the fact that a software update would give you the same as what the current 2016 line has. Have you got the performance pages (Driving Dynamics > Vehicle data and Engine data menus)?
Surely this is just software features (i.e. no dependency or linkage to other more modern hardware components)
I don't know much but mine gives me the option to turn it off:
Vic, next time you have a 2016 car in the hangar and hooked up to Xentry, can you confirm what control unit variant they've got?
My 2015 on the A40/9 (COU[ZBE]) module is reporting variant CTRLC205_Series_003
Hardware version 13/17 000
Software version 14/10 002
A26/17 (COMAND) is reporting variant HU5_HU5_High_America_ECE_RoW_S205
Hardware version 13/39 001
Software version 14/21 005, 14/38 000
If that letter which Popcrnchiken posted is accurate, we should see a different ECU variant for the 2016 cars, in which case the firmware could also be different .. or am I missing something with that logic?
Must have been drunk last time I checked, but I looked at the settings when driving to work this morning and yes, i can confirm that you CAN turn off the touch pad on a 2015 with the newest FW.
However I cannot confirm that US FW is the same.
Must have been drunk last time I checked, but I looked at the settings when driving to work this morning and yes, i can confirm that you CAN turn off the touch pad on a 2015 with the newest FW.
However I cannot confirm that US FW is the same.
Phew.. that's good
Can you confirm which module had to be flashed - was it A26/17, A40/9 or both?
01-08-2016, 06:02 PM
