Comand installation issues......
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C32 AMG, CL500, Jag StypeR, SLK200, Aygo, Audi TT
Comand installation issues......
OK so I went over to Germany and picked up a Comand unit (with 203 in its product code) to install in my second W209 CLK.
All is well - it powers up and after changing language to English from german it plays CD's tunes in radio and can be controlled from sterring wheel - nice. BUT when I insert the NAVI CD of UK it sits FOREVER (actually 7 hours now!!) on the message 'ACTIVATING NAVIGATION - PLEASE WAIT'.
I have gone to diagnostics (via MUTE 1 and 3 buttons) and checked under INFOS where I find that the GPS SAT shows 0 - I know that really should be showing at least 4 or 5 sats
So I got hold of another Antenna - yes I know have two antennas and still no change.
My question is - am I beginning to realize that the SAT\NAV side of this unit is dead - if so can it be repaired? Any idea of cost? Or am I just doing soemthing wrong?
Any help would be ace.
All is well - it powers up and after changing language to English from german it plays CD's tunes in radio and can be controlled from sterring wheel - nice. BUT when I insert the NAVI CD of UK it sits FOREVER (actually 7 hours now!!) on the message 'ACTIVATING NAVIGATION - PLEASE WAIT'.
I have gone to diagnostics (via MUTE 1 and 3 buttons) and checked under INFOS where I find that the GPS SAT shows 0 - I know that really should be showing at least 4 or 5 sats
So I got hold of another Antenna - yes I know have two antennas and still no change.
My question is - am I beginning to realize that the SAT\NAV side of this unit is dead - if so can it be repaired? Any idea of cost? Or am I just doing soemthing wrong?
Any help would be ace.
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C32 AMG, CL500, Jag StypeR, SLK200, Aygo, Audi TT
I must admit I havnt moved the car at all cause before I ripped out all the centre console etc I wanted to test the unit first so the unit has never been properly fitted in! Saying that though I installed a Cammand 2 on the other CLK and had no probs what so ever - the disc read and went thorugh the initial setup questions etc. But this one just site forever on the 'activating navigation' message - never goes at all. The only thing I will say is that the NAVI Cd is a copy - although I have used my Europe CD and the same happens there. Im gonna get a Car Battery and bench test the unit tommorow now - im also gonna do the MY01 update when I finally get hold of teh update ISO or CD and then try and find my origanal Navi CD - I guess that will answer soem questions for me!
Thanks for the reply cliffybabe - hows all the modding going? What you on to now?
Thanks for the reply cliffybabe - hows all the modding going? What you on to now?
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CLK Coupe 200 Komp 53 Plate
I hope it works ok, i'm sure its something silly.
My current mod's have been:
TV tuner with av1, the av1 works fine, but the tv is still being a bit*h or a work in progress back with star diag on Fri.
PS2 slimline in hte boot (going in the glove box soon)
Chrome rear light rings
Chrome Grill Kit
Glove box wood insert
2 New 12 inch JL audios 12w3v2 subs
Puddle Lights
New Yoko's on my 18's (which are back on now)
Future mod's:
Rear head rest screens
Body Kit
AMG exhaust/ maybe custom made RSR visit
Bi-xenons or HID's
When the warranty is up maybe some engine mod's but that wouldnt be for atleast another year and a half. (might change next year)
I know a while back u bought a unit form baybrooks i might have to ask them if they can help with this damm tv tuner are they alright?
I'm still looking into the headliner mod i'll let u know of any update once i have one
Thanks
Neil
My current mod's have been:
TV tuner with av1, the av1 works fine, but the tv is still being a bit*h or a work in progress back with star diag on Fri.
PS2 slimline in hte boot (going in the glove box soon)
Chrome rear light rings
Chrome Grill Kit
Glove box wood insert
2 New 12 inch JL audios 12w3v2 subs
Puddle Lights
New Yoko's on my 18's (which are back on now)
Future mod's:
Rear head rest screens
Body Kit
AMG exhaust/ maybe custom made RSR visit
Bi-xenons or HID's
When the warranty is up maybe some engine mod's but that wouldnt be for atleast another year and a half. (might change next year)
I know a while back u bought a unit form baybrooks i might have to ask them if they can help with this damm tv tuner are they alright?
I'm still looking into the headliner mod i'll let u know of any update once i have one
Thanks
Neil
