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Dynavin Navigation for W209
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Here is a pic of my unit taken by Jeff after it arrived from Germany and before it was shipped to me. Note the orange color of the illumination that should match our Mercedes verses the red on the BMW units and Dinavin website pics.
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The Dinavin comes with quite a few wires so I have to figure things out. I will spend some time with Jeff identifying the plan of attack and then document the install with lots of pics etc.
I would also like to purchase the PAC interface to retain the staring wheel controls and I'm looking in to the rear camera as well.
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I can't wait to get all the parts and get it installed.
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The unit looks really good, excited to see the fitment and some screen shots after install.
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Hey guys the post facelifted w209 is slightly more narrow than the w203. I bought a comand unit for a w209 last year for my w203 thinking it was exact fit but I ended up with about 1/4 of inch gaps on the sides. Also the mounting holes are off so you cant screw it down. I had sold it to a w209 owner and helped him install it and was a perfect fit on his w209 but not my w203. The OP mentioned it wasn't correct fit and I just wanted to clarify that it's not exact fit. If somoene else mentioned it then sorry for double posting.
back of unit
back of unit
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I have just traced the opening with the tracing paper and cut out the shape. Placing it on the Dynavin unit that I got looks like a perfect fit.
see the pics of my existing unit and the exact Dynavin model details
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...tallation.html
see the pics of my existing unit and the exact Dynavin model details
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...tallation.html
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Hey guys the post facelifted w209 is slightly more narrow than the w203. I bought a comand unit for a w209 last year for my w203 thinking it was exact fit but I ended up with about 1/4 of inch gaps on the sides. Also the mounting holes are off so you cant screw it down. I had sold it to a w209 owner and helped him install it and was a perfect fit on his w209 but not my w203. The OP mentioned it wasn't correct fit and I just wanted to clarify that it's not exact fit. If somoene else mentioned it then sorry for double posting.
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That would explain the problem I'm having with my CF double din.
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That would be why. I feel bad for not putting a thread up about it when I did the measurments... The good news for 209 owners is that the 203 dash kits work with a little shaving & mods, unfortunately the 203 guys can't use 209 heads.
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Would be good to get exact measurements for the face lift Dynavin replacements. At least the unit for the pre face lift look like they will fit great. I would assume the newer versions from Dynavin should as well.
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I wrote the numbers down in my mod log book, when I get back to Dubai I'll try to remember to post them this weeked for reference.
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Hey guys, so I have been in contact with Jeff and it is confirmed the w203 Dynavin will not fit our facelifted w209 and would prob look really bad if you tried. The good news though is there is an amazing electronics guy here in socal that works with all of the Benz dealerships here and is a consultant for pioneer and other electronics brands. He is now working with Dynavin to test and help make sure they are making a quality product that is able to install correctly on the newer benzes. With this I was the one that put them in contact trying to put it in my 2005 clk and Jeff knows there is a demand and is pushing for a facelifted w209 model. So hopefully we can get an easy to install reliable w209 version soon. I will def keep you guys updated and let you know if I find anything. I have already offered my vehicle for testing so if I am needed for the test you guys will be the first to know
