Command retrofit
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Command retrofit
I got everything on my except for the rain-sensor and COMMAND. The rain-sensor requires a new windshiled, a $700 retrofit so I'm not interested.
Would a COMMAND retrofit be possible or cost-effective?
Would a COMMAND retrofit be possible or cost-effective?
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Its trivial to do in the C class in the US
All the aerials are already there, you just need to make a wiring adapter loom up to connect the existing C plug in the wiring loom to the C1 and C2 plugs on the COMAND
I have a document that explains how to make the loom, (its draft at the moment), PM me your email address.
Note, I havent done this, I have helped various people in the US to do this. I have done this on other MB vehicles here in the UK ..
R
All the aerials are already there, you just need to make a wiring adapter loom up to connect the existing C plug in the wiring loom to the C1 and C2 plugs on the COMAND
I have a document that explains how to make the loom, (its draft at the moment), PM me your email address.
Note, I havent done this, I have helped various people in the US to do this. I have done this on other MB vehicles here in the UK ..
R
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As to rain sensor, wait until you break your windscreen and ensure they replace it with one with a rain sensor mounting plate on it. Im sure the sensor itself isnt too expensive ..
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Justin, it is possible to retrofit a Comand system in a non-Comand equipped car. If you think the $700 price tag to retrofit the rain sensor onto your car is a lot, the Comand retrofit will cost upwards of $3000+.
If you are going to retrofit a Comand, make certain that you get the Comand offered in Europe with the option to watch TV and whatnot
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If you are going to retrofit a Comand, make certain that you get the Comand offered in Europe with the option to watch TV and whatnot
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its NOT worth the trouble....just trade it in and get the exact car you want.
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Originally posted by Accord
Justin, it is possible to retrofit a Comand system in a non-Comand equipped car. If you think the $700 price tag to retrofit the rain sensor onto your car is a lot, the Comand retrofit will cost upwards of $3000+.
If you are going to retrofit a Comand, make certain that you get the Comand offered in Europe with the option to watch TV and whatnot.
Justin, it is possible to retrofit a Comand system in a non-Comand equipped car. If you think the $700 price tag to retrofit the rain sensor onto your car is a lot, the Comand retrofit will cost upwards of $3000+.
If you are going to retrofit a Comand, make certain that you get the Comand offered in Europe with the option to watch TV and whatnot
.
A Command unit can be had off of German e-bay for $1000. Explain to me where the other $2000 in cost comes from.
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Ah, I didn't know you planned to purchase it from Ebay. If you buy it from a dealership, the Comand system alone will cost more than the option itself, and then they get you on labor fees.
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Re: Command retrofit
Originally posted by JustinTRW
I got everything on my except for the rain-sensor and COMMAND. The rain-sensor requires a new windshiled, a $700 retrofit so I'm not interested.
Would a COMMAND retrofit be possible or cost-effective?
I got everything on my except for the rain-sensor and COMMAND. The rain-sensor requires a new windshiled, a $700 retrofit so I'm not interested.
Would a COMMAND retrofit be possible or cost-effective?
I would be very interested in what steps you are taking to get command in your car. Any information you can pass along would be appreciated.
thanks
Marc32
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Originally posted by JustinTRW
I will keep you posted with whatever I find.
I will keep you posted with whatever I find.
as mine doesn't have the command because the sales forgot inform me three weeks before the car went into production. so, i couldn't make the changes in time and i got stock with the worthless ski sack crap.
