new owner - clueless about COMAND

Oct 13, 2006 | 08:16 PM

flush

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2003 C32

new owner - clueless about COMAND

I just got a 2003 C32 (all stock with xenons, 6-cd changer) a couple months ago. And have since then, been kinda annoyed by the lack of the COMAND system (it started in 2004 and later, right?)

Just checking out various threads and mbenznl.com - still have a few questions for seasoned folks:

1. How do I upgrade to have COMAND capability? Does it include dvd navigation? Not a necessary feature but nice to have.
2. What will happen to my current in-glove cd changer? I'd rather toss it out to use my ipod instead, personally.
3. How much does it cost (buy + install) and how do I get one?
4. Any options for bluetooth phone integration?

Oct 13, 2006 | 08:33 PM

hawk20

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From: Lymington Hampshire UK

E220cdi Estate Avantgarde March 2008

You don't say where you are located -US, UK, Europe etc. Useful to post the car you own and the state or county etc. There are people who specialise in retro fitting COMMAND both in US and UK and one such firm is Dutch I think.

Oct 14, 2006 | 02:17 AM

BigSis

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Nothing MB related (sorry)

Quote:

Originally Posted by flush

1. The only comand that will work in your car without huge modifications, is a CD-rom based unit. And no, it didn't 'start' in 2004...

2. The CD changer you have, will be compatible with the comand unit. You can opt for an additional auxiliary input so that you can hook up your iPod.
3. check with MBenzNL.com for a refurbished (Euro) unit, or anew (US spec) comand.
4. Yes. ... and again, check with MBenzNL.com.

BTW, what hawk20 says, is correct: it is always helpful to know where one is located. There are differences in US, Euro and Japanese spec MBs.

greetingz,

BigSis

Oct 14, 2006 | 03:19 AM

flush

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From: Seattle

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oops, Seattle, WA, US

Oct 14, 2006 | 04:56 AM

BigSis

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Nothing MB related (sorry)

Quote:

Originally Posted by flush

oops, Seattle, WA, US

Seattle, thus US spec W203. Meaning that it is pre-wired for phone, so it is rather easy to get a Bluetooth phone kit installed.

greetingz,

BigSis

Oct 14, 2006 | 07:08 AM

2QUIK4U

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BigSis,

Does this mean that the European Command will not fit my US spec C55? Thx

Oct 14, 2006 | 08:46 AM

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Nothing MB related (sorry)

2005+ US spec W203s - like your C55 - will NOT be able to work with the Euro W203 DVD comand. That is, navigation will be useless, because the unit doesn't work with the NA nav. DVD.

Radio will work - of course, although AM stations differently - as well as compatibility with iPod kit, CD changer...

greetingz,

BigSis

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Oct 14, 2006 | 05:22 PM

spr

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have any more info on the bluetooth car kit especially for a c55 with command?? I would love to add one and preferably use it with the steering controls

Oct 14, 2006 | 10:25 PM

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iridium130

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does anybody know if the UHI kits have an updated handset list?

Oct 15, 2006 | 11:47 AM

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flush

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From: Seattle

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Any known installers in the Pacific Northwest? (Oregon, Washington) ?

Oct 16, 2006 | 03:20 AM

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Nothing MB related (sorry)

Quote:

Originally Posted by iridium130

does anybody know if the UHI kits have an updated handset list?

Sure, here you go:

Nokia cradles:
* 6230B, (6230A), (6230i)
* 6210, 6310, 6310i
* 6100, 6610, 6610i, 7250i
* 6220, 6230A, 6230i
* 6020, 6021
* 6820A 6822
* 3120

Siemens cradles:
* CX65, S65, (S66)
* CX65, CX70, CXT65, CXT70, (S65)
* S65, SP65
* SK65, CX75, M75, S75, SL75, ME75
* S55, C55, M55, (S56), (C56), (A56)
* S45, C45, ME45, M50, MT50

Sony cradles:
* T610, T630, (T616), (T637)
* K700i
* K750i, (W800), (W800i), (W810i)
* K600

greetingz,

BigSis

Oct 16, 2006 | 03:23 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by flush

Any known installers in the Pacific Northwest? (Oregon, Washington) ?

Well... I don't know who to recommend in your area, but I may be able to convince Steve (MBenzNL) to go there next year again. Provided that we can get enough work in the Seattle / Vancouver area.

If you want me to put your name on our future install list, just send us an email informing us what you are looking for: s_krabbenborg@hotmail.com, or Steve@MBenzNL.com.

greetingz,

BigSis