OEM Navigation Retrofit w/ pics
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2000 c230 kompressor special edition, 2012 E550 coupe (sold), 2017 C63 sedan (sold), 2018 C63S Coupe
Installed my nav successfully this weekend. Thanks to anyone who has contributed to this thread, it made the install super easy. Just to add my 2 cents to the thread:
If you are planning on pulling up the passenger side entry way to access your MOST ring, the fiber optic cable w/o the sheath will be easily visible, the fiber optic cable w/the black sheath is actually run pretty far up into the cabin. It will look like its running up to the head unit, it is not. However it is taped to another bundle of wires, just remove the tape and pull it toward the back seat. Then just connect the fiber optic cables labelled 13 and 14, plug the other two together (16XX and 20 I believe, but it doesn't really matter as when you plug 13 and 14 together the other two cables left just need to be plugged into each other). Then viola, ur now tapped into the most ring.
Thanks again for the great info
If you are planning on pulling up the passenger side entry way to access your MOST ring, the fiber optic cable w/o the sheath will be easily visible, the fiber optic cable w/the black sheath is actually run pretty far up into the cabin. It will look like its running up to the head unit, it is not. However it is taped to another bundle of wires, just remove the tape and pull it toward the back seat. Then just connect the fiber optic cables labelled 13 and 14, plug the other two together (16XX and 20 I believe, but it doesn't really matter as when you plug 13 and 14 together the other two cables left just need to be plugged into each other). Then viola, ur now tapped into the most ring.
Thanks again for the great info
Last edited by crazy00c230k; Oct 8, 2011 at 05:59 PM.
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Installation of OEM Unit into 2007 E350
Great Instructions.
I'm about to embark on a similar project to install an OEM Unit (eBay - $350 w/ Disks) into my wife's 2007 E350 Sedan. If I don't do it right it's divorce court. So do you think the install is similar to this thread or should I look elsewhere? I took the little panel off the pass side trunk compartment and it looks like there is a 1 plug (fits exactly into the unit) and 1 fiber optic (blue)plug / black cable that also plugs right into the unit although the other end of this fiber cable isn't plugged into anything. I have not taken the trunk cover off yet.
Thanks in advance, Lou
I'm about to embark on a similar project to install an OEM Unit (eBay - $350 w/ Disks) into my wife's 2007 E350 Sedan. If I don't do it right it's divorce court. So do you think the install is similar to this thread or should I look elsewhere? I took the little panel off the pass side trunk compartment and it looks like there is a 1 plug (fits exactly into the unit) and 1 fiber optic (blue)plug / black cable that also plugs right into the unit although the other end of this fiber cable isn't plugged into anything. I have not taken the trunk cover off yet.
Thanks in advance, Lou
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Great Instructions.
I'm about to embark on a similar project to install an OEM Unit (eBay - $350 w/ Disks) into my wife's 2007 E350 Sedan. If I don't do it right it's divorce court. So do you think the install is similar to this thread or should I look elsewhere? I took the little panel off the pass side trunk compartment and it looks like there is a 1 plug (fits exactly into the unit) and 1 fiber optic (blue)plug / black cable that also plugs right into the unit although the other end of this fiber cable isn't plugged into anything. I have not taken the trunk cover off yet.
Thanks in advance, Lou
I'm about to embark on a similar project to install an OEM Unit (eBay - $350 w/ Disks) into my wife's 2007 E350 Sedan. If I don't do it right it's divorce court. So do you think the install is similar to this thread or should I look elsewhere? I took the little panel off the pass side trunk compartment and it looks like there is a 1 plug (fits exactly into the unit) and 1 fiber optic (blue)plug / black cable that also plugs right into the unit although the other end of this fiber cable isn't plugged into anything. I have not taken the trunk cover off yet.
Thanks in advance, Lou
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Install Update
Hello, My local MBZ Shop Forman gave me the MBZ Installations Instructions (although the initial post here is quite a bit more detailed) Here are the part numbers for the installation kit (less the Navi Unit.) I can order these of course from the dealer unless there is another known source?
Antenna Splitter - A210 820 24 89
Bracket, Base - A211 540 68 33
Bracket, Car Navi Processor A211 545 63 40
Panel, Trunk, Left Side A211 690 01 53 9C53
Thanks, Lou
Antenna Splitter - A210 820 24 89
Bracket, Base - A211 540 68 33
Bracket, Car Navi Processor A211 545 63 40
Panel, Trunk, Left Side A211 690 01 53 9C53
Thanks, Lou
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Any pictures of the location of the loop connection that needs to be done near the B-Pillar on the driver's or passenger side? My car was pre-wired in the trunk and had the wires zip tied out of the way. Plugged those into the nav drive but still says unavailable on the command unit. Maybe it just needs programmed via STAR? Thanks in advance.
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Any pictures of the location of the loop connection that needs to be done near the B-Pillar on the driver's or passenger side? My car was pre-wired in the trunk and had the wires zip tied out of the way. Plugged those into the nav drive but still says unavailable on the command unit. Maybe it just needs programmed via STAR? Thanks in advance.
Aaron
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Yes you have to version code your MOST ring to and CI.
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2004 E320 Wagon
Sorry for digging old treat.
I found in a trunk set of connectors, I'm not sure is this for navi unit? If yes, what else needs to be done to make navigation works? Thanks!
1 is GPS connector, one end going to the roof while another end with all set of wire (2,3,4 and 5) going somewhere to the front of the car, so blue connector not from GPS or it has a splitter in a front? And just curious what for cable 5?
w211 2004 Wagon with Logic 7
I found in a trunk set of connectors, I'm not sure is this for navi unit? If yes, what else needs to be done to make navigation works? Thanks!
1 is GPS connector, one end going to the roof while another end with all set of wire (2,3,4 and 5) going somewhere to the front of the car, so blue connector not from GPS or it has a splitter in a front? And just curious what for cable 5?
w211 2004 Wagon with Logic 7
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Yes, those connect to the nav drive. #5 goes to the antenna splitter up higher attached near the c-pillar. Don't forget you need to complete the fiber optic loop under the door sill area as well.
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2004 E320 Wagon
sound interruptions
I installed, everything works, thanks for helping me! But I got some issue. Sometimes sound is interrupted for about 2-3 second and next continue again normally. Doesn't matter I listening MP3 or radio. Also when in navigation mode and sound being interrupted, I see on screen map hangs and thereafter route is recalculated.
My car from 2004, navy unit comes from 2006 E-class. Both Comand and Nav drive is up to date. Where needs to dig? Fiber optic not kinked, I watched this, problem with nav drive or just needs version coding? Thanks!
My car from 2004, navy unit comes from 2006 E-class. Both Comand and Nav drive is up to date. Where needs to dig? Fiber optic not kinked, I watched this, problem with nav drive or just needs version coding? Thanks!
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2004 E320 Wagon
But how I can damaged it, I even didn't touch a Comand at all and before retrofit all was good. Also I noticed navigation didn't always start, I see just spinning circle. Needs to reload DVD disk or sometimes help turn ignition and comand off and back on. But this I think related to my bad copy of original disk (I have both and original disk doesn't read at all)
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You didn't damage it. The device is old and it might go bad. Electronic components do get bad believe it or not. And the same symptoms we had with another COMAND a few months ago. He bought a new (used) one off of eBay, replaced it and problem was solved. You don't have to believe me nor do I say I'm 100% correct with my suggestion of what could be wrong but I'm pretty sure.
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You didn't damage it. The device is old and it might go bad. Electronic components do get bad believe it or not. And the same symptoms we had with another COMAND a few months ago. He bought a new (used) one off of eBay, replaced it and problem was solved. You don't have to believe me nor do I say I'm 100% correct with my suggestion of what could be wrong but I'm pretty sure.
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Hi, I have 03 E500 with Audio50. Today I just plugged in Navigation Screen, and it is working fine but no navigation because i didn't connect DVD drive. But i have few questions:
1. What is second plug on navigation screen next to optic connector? What i should plug there?
2. In menu it shows AUX. what should i do and which parts do i need to make it work?
1. What is second plug on navigation screen next to optic connector? What i should plug there?
2. In menu it shows AUX. what should i do and which parts do i need to make it work?
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Hi, I have 03 E500 with Audio50. Today I just plugged in Navigation Screen, and it is working fine but no navigation because i didn't connect DVD drive. But i have few questions:
1. What is second plug on navigation screen next to optic connector? What i should plug there?
2. In menu it shows AUX. what should i do and which parts do i need to make it work?
1. What is second plug on navigation screen next to optic connector? What i should plug there?
2. In menu it shows AUX. what should i do and which parts do i need to make it work?
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Sounds like he needs to install the aux cable first. They aren't pre-intalled for cars with Audio 50, IIRC. I had to add it to my car when I swapped an Audio 50 for a COMAND.
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Yeap, I see spot for the plug but it is sealed. I tried to find this AUX cable to connect but didn't find any info, where and how to connect, part number, i didn't even find picture!
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Mercedes E320 W211 2004
Sorry to bring back this issue again.my car is a E320 W211 from 2004 (mf.feb/2004) I have the Radio 50 APS with Harman Kardon audio. My question is if all this steps apply to my car or because the HK audio I can't do this upgrade? Thanks in advance
