Head Unit swapping?
10-22-2023, 06:59 PM
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2005 E320, 2006 ML350, 2017 GLS550
Head Unit swapping?
Hello everyone,
I have a 2005 E320 with the normal COMAND unit, but I want something with some more modern features. Could I swap the head unit from an 09 W211 (which was an updated head unit which I think had bluetooth?) that is still the same size? Would it work? Does it have any real benefits? (Do those of you with 09s have bluetooth?)
I have a 2005 E320 with the normal COMAND unit, but I want something with some more modern features. Could I swap the head unit from an 09 W211 (which was an updated head unit which I think had bluetooth?) that is still the same size? Would it work? Does it have any real benefits? (Do those of you with 09s have bluetooth?)
10-22-2023, 11:10 PM
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Hello everyone,
I have a 2005 E320 with the normal COMAND unit, but I want something with some more modern features. Could I swap the head unit from an 09 W211 (which was an updated head unit which I think had bluetooth?) that is still the same size? Would it work? Does it have any real benefits? (Do those of you with 09s have bluetooth?)
I have a 2005 E320 with the normal COMAND unit, but I want something with some more modern features. Could I swap the head unit from an 09 W211 (which was an updated head unit which I think had bluetooth?) that is still the same size? Would it work? Does it have any real benefits? (Do those of you with 09s have bluetooth?)
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Last edited by CaliBenzDriver; 10-22-2023 at 11:13 PM.
10-23-2023, 12:23 PM
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Im going to pull out my 05 head unit and throw it in the trash.
I'm going to fit in a brand new 'double din' unit and add all new audio equipment. Amp, door speakers, woofer in rear etc.
I'm also adding a front and rear cameras.
You can llook up a 'kit' to hardwire the new head unit to use steering wheel controls, but, obvoisouly anyting else that is/was used by the benz stuff wont work.
But in reality, that is fine by me, as a 2005 is pretty old in tech years and there is nothing the facotry head unit does that i cant live without.
Even if the steering wheel controls dont work, im not that lazy that i would care, i can still push buttons..
I'm going to fit in a brand new 'double din' unit and add all new audio equipment. Amp, door speakers, woofer in rear etc.
I'm also adding a front and rear cameras.
You can llook up a 'kit' to hardwire the new head unit to use steering wheel controls, but, obvoisouly anyting else that is/was used by the benz stuff wont work.
But in reality, that is fine by me, as a 2005 is pretty old in tech years and there is nothing the facotry head unit does that i cant live without.
Even if the steering wheel controls dont work, im not that lazy that i would care, i can still push buttons..
10-25-2023, 02:20 AM
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I used enfig adaptor and trim panel for my custom set up and it worked great, retains steering wheel controls.
Full aftermarket audio set up.
https://shop.enfigcarstereo.com/mercedes-e-class-2003-2008-w211-cls-2006-2008-c219-radio-installation-products/
Full aftermarket audio set up.
https://shop.enfigcarstereo.com/mercedes-e-class-2003-2008-w211-cls-2006-2008-c219-radio-installation-products/
10-25-2023, 10:42 AM
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I used enfig adaptor and trim panel for my custom set up and it worked great, retains steering wheel controls.
Full aftermarket audio set up.
https://shop.enfigcarstereo.com/merc...tion-products/
Full aftermarket audio set up.
https://shop.enfigcarstereo.com/merc...tion-products/
