Does anyone know what command unit the mid year 2012 version is?
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Does anyone know what command unit the mid year 2012 version is?
My command unit went out and I need to replace it. Does anyone know what the command unit version is. Mine was built in 2-2012. Is it 4.5?
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Correction 1/12 is the build date
Tgey are telling me my command module has gone out. It that separate from the unit with the slot and buttons or is that the command module? If the command module is bad where would it be? If I have to replace the unit I wonder if I can put in the 4.7
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The comand module would be the head unit, what are the symptoms? sometimes its just the screen that goes bad. Probably not worth upgrading from 4.5 to 4.7 because there is not a huge difference and its not plug and play, would have to change out the wiring harness among other things that I cant remember off the top of my head. If you do the retrofit, way better to go straight to ntg5.1.
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Well
it didn't have any issues except it would cut off sometimes if just sitting and listening to the unit when using power mode ( not while the car was running). I took it in and they said it had all different kinds of codes and when they went to reprogram the unit they said it went totally out. If I have to replace the unit. Why should I just upgrade?
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Because upgrading is much more expensive and more labor intensive plus if this is the dealer they probably won't do it since the upgrade is not an official procedure but something a 3rd party would do. By the way if it wasn't completely broken when you turned the car in then as far as I am concerned they are the ones who broke it by reprogramming it. Also the unit will automatically turn off if the battery reaches a certain voltage level, so the low battery could have been the issue especially if everything was fine when the car was running. I would of asked to see the codes that they pulled.
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When I took it in it was fine
Because upgrading is much more expensive and more labor intensive plus if this is the dealer they probably won't do it since the upgrade is not an official procedure but something a 3rd party would do. By the way if it wasn't completely broken when you turned the car in then as far as I am concerned they are the ones who broke it by reprogramming it. Also the unit will automatically turn off if the battery reaches a certain voltage level, so the low battery could have been the issue especially if everything was fine when the car was running. I would of asked to see the codes that they pulled.
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Damn that is pretty ****ty. Lane assist can malfunction sometimes if there is dirt on the windshield where the camera is located. As for their diagnostic software it is usually very specific to what the issue is and the car will store the codes even if the component starts to work later. Very unfortunate on the head unit, will probably be a 1k+ invoice with parts and labor. Depending on the price the warranty might be worth it or switch dealerships / find a reputable mercedes specialist.
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If only
Damn that is pretty ****ty. Lane assist can malfunction sometimes if there is dirt on the windshield where the camera is located. As for their diagnostic software it is usually very specific to what the issue is and the car will store the codes even if the component starts to work later. Very unfortunate on the head unit, will probably be a 1k+ invoice with parts and labor. Depending on the price the warranty might be worth it or switch dealerships / find a reputable mercedes specialist.
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Wow I personally would not trust a hyundai dealership with my mercedes. If I bought a benz from a non benz dealership I would get a 3rd party warranty and exclusively use a benz dealer or a really good independent shop. At this point your best choices right now is buy a used unit for 1k and have a shop that knows what they are doing install it, or consider getting a comprehensive 3rd party warranty ranging for $3-5k and depending on your mileage it can also cover over 50k or 4years. If you have any family prior military, USAA offers one of the best warranties.
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No going to keep with the dealership
Wow I personally would not trust a hyundai dealership with my mercedes. If I bought a benz from a non benz dealership I would get a 3rd party warranty and exclusively use a benz dealer or a really good independent shop. At this point your best choices right now is buy a used unit for 1k and have a shop that knows what they are doing install it, or consider getting a comprehensive 3rd party warranty ranging for $3-5k and depending on your mileage it can also cover over 50k or 4years. If you have any family prior military, USAA offers one of the best warranties.