Rsquad911

Found videos all online for up to 2011 W204s, but the configuration on the 2012s are a little different.

I'm trying to install a video in motion unit.

Any help with the radio removal will be greatly appreciated

Thanks in advance!

natman316

interested on this topic as well. I hate not being able to adjust the nav in motion and having video in motion would be nice so my passengers can watch videos on long trips. IDK why MB feels the need to tell me not to watch a video when I'm driving

Rsquad911

I'll let you know as soon as I figure it out. I ordered the module from eBay. $160.

I am Jeff

It's for legal reasons. That way when you get into an accident, you can't blame MB for offering the capability of watching a dvd while driving. Frivilous lawsuits is why there is so much electronic nannys.

Rsquad911

Figured it out! You have the remove the wood trim along with the vents.

Once that is out you loosen the 2 silver torx screws about half way (they are long)
then push the tabs the screws are attached to down (this will release the head unit)
Pull out and viola! Install the VIM unit as per their provided instructions

late_bloomer

Nice job.. Which VIM did u buy from eBay? Is everything working with the command knob or steering wheel buttons?

You should put some pics if u have time

Rsquad911

I got this one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/360402692945...84.m1439.l2649

Everything works as usual.

I'll post up pics later.

late_bloomer

Can you comment if your reverse camera automatically comes on if you have your VIM enabled?

And do you have to press + - or any buttons to activate the VIM..

Trying to figure out difference of eBay and mid city engineering version

Thanks

Rsquad911

My car was already equipped with a reverse camera.

Everything works as it should and exactly how it was before the VIM install. Only difference is I can watch a movie while driving now

ClemsonJeeper

Got instructions on how to remove the trim and the vents?

I have CF trim and don't want to scratch it up.

Rsquad911

All you need is the proper tools. non marring panel poppers and Pry tools.

Start at the glove box side pry it up till it all pops off towards the steering wheel.

The trim and vents are one piece.

Rsquad911

God damn it....

Why the heck couldn't I have found this video when I did it?!


This should help you guys A LOT.

I had to figure it out on my own.

late_bloomer

Awesome find! That definitely helps a LOT. Now I feel comfortable installing myself..

Thanks man.. Will be ordering vim soon!

jvanbrecht

And that is why they disable it by default

There are actually no laws that cover disabling device input (monitors for entertainment purposes are a different story) in vehicles, people commonly blame NHTSA for it, but they only suggest it as a guideline, not a requirement. It is more a gentlemens agreement between the manufacturers, which is why most disable input in motion in the US. I'm not sure about elsewhere, but when I was in SA in 2009, I had no problems messing with the vehicle GPS while in motion (a relatives car, rentals still disable via custom firmware)

natman316

thanks for the vid. while it doesnt seem hard to do....poping that trim off is scary! especially when I have the optional CF....I'm so ocd about keeping it clean already...so imagine how scared I am to pop it off like that LOL.

Rsquad911

It's just a couple of clips =O)

Easy as pie

natman316

is it actually as easy to pop off as in the vid? I know i watched the video to pop off the grill and it was NOTHING like in the video LOL

Rsquad911

With the proper tools it pops off just like the vid.

Worked out for me and I didn't have a video hahahaha.

Kaiba

Rsquad911 , thank for the vid. I'm getting my BS today and I want to install the VIM.

Do you have the new COMAND Online or standard COMAND ? I'm wondering if this makes a difference with the VIM.

Thanks.

ClemsonJeeper

How can you tell which you have?

Kaiba

I have access to Internet on my BS Comand Online. I think its not possible for the standard COMAND.
+ I have Performance Media so I don't know if this will affect VIM or not.

natman316

i thought they dont let you go on the internet for north american cars....

RNS-11Z

Any one know if I can install an iPod/ IPhone connector to my stereo so I can watch the movies that are on my iPhone from the stereo??

Thanks
H

SaphGreyC63

Hey Sorry to bring this back.

I am trying to remove the radio and I have followed all instructions and it just doesnt work.

I removed the trim. Unscrewed the screws half way, pushed down, but the radio doesnt come out. Any help would be appreciated because I have to have this removed by Sunday the 23rd at night at the latest. Thanks.

lapd1989

I have the new command unit but it doesn't come with camera. I want to put a kenwood backup cam in it. There is 2 kind of fakra cable back there and don't know which is the right one for it. Any help please.