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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 04:58 PM
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overridding the dvd function while driving

can i override the function that stops the dvd from playing while driving
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 05:25 PM
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Not without an aftermarket module that will allow you to do that.

There was a kit on Ebay not too long ago, but not there at the moment.
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 01:58 PM
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there is a board sponsor that sells that module. It also allows you to input nav address while driving too.... Check the electronics section.
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Old May 1, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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Does this impact your warranty in any way?
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Old May 1, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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160$ on ebay at the moment.
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Old May 1, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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def not going to pay for this option. i don't even watch dvds in the car when parked. initially wanted to tweak the command system so other passengers can watch movies when we go on long trips.
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Old May 4, 2010 | 12:40 AM
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Has anyone picked up the $160 ebay version? How does it work?
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Old May 5, 2010 | 05:28 PM
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Has anyone picked up the $160 ebay version? How does it work?
I just asked the seller if the navigation can be used while driving, and this is what he said -

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Yes, you can use navigation while driving

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Anyone care to give it a try and let us know how it works?
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Old May 5, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by jumper4000
I just asked the seller if the navigation can be used while driving, and this is what he said -

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Yes, you can use navigation while driving

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Anyone care to give it a try and let us know how it works?
I was concerned about this capability, so on a recent test drive of the 2010 E350 I tried to change the navigation destination while someone else was driving. Simply pressing down on the console control knob gave me the Nav menu from which I could select a new destination. I am unclear what exactly it is you can't do while moving.

Also my ML500 2002 Nav has an annoying legal warning every time I start, I didn't get that on this vehicle. I believe it was standard dealer stock.
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Old May 6, 2010 | 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by HiTach
I was concerned about this capability, so on a recent test drive of the 2010 E350 I tried to change the navigation destination while someone else was driving. Simply pressing down on the console control knob gave me the Nav menu from which I could select a new destination. I am unclear what exactly it is you can't do while moving.

Also my ML500 2002 Nav has an annoying legal warning every time I start, I didn't get that on this vehicle. I believe it was standard dealer stock.
I am not sure if this statement is true.... I know for a fact that you cannot enter destination manually while driving. You can enter it via voice control while driving tho...
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Old May 6, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by x-tian-230k
I am not sure if this statement is true.... I know for a fact that you cannot enter destination manually while driving. You can enter it via voice control while driving tho...
I entered destination manualy from memory while driving yesterday to Atlantic City. No prob..
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Old May 13, 2010 | 07:52 AM
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most of the W212 E class comands are set to lock out the navi data entry when you are moving over 5km/h... If they are then the VIM212 will override this and allow entry data entry as well as video...
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Old May 16, 2010 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by rob13572468
most of the W212 E class comands are set to lock out the navi data entry when you are moving over 5km/h... If they are then the VIM212 will override this and allow entry data entry as well as video...
Rob, cannot find VIM212 on the website. Will VIM212 work on C207? (E Coupe).

Can it be installed by user?

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Old May 17, 2010 | 01:04 PM
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I entered destination manualy from memory while driving yesterday to Atlantic City. No prob..
You can choose previously entered/saved addresses. You cannot enter a new address using the knob while the car is in motion. (ie: you cannot use the knob to choose each number of the street address, then street name, city name, etc etc).
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cannot find VIM212 on the website
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...0-e-class.html
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Old May 18, 2010 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Plang1
Rob, cannot find VIM212 on the website. Will VIM212 work on C207? (E Coupe).

Can it be installed by user?

PL

yes and yes...

we have the video demo here:

http://www.youtube.com/user/catch996...22/sXTirezWTRY
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Old May 27, 2010 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by x-tian-230k
I am not sure if this statement is true.... I know for a fact that you cannot enter destination manually while driving. You can enter it via voice control while driving tho...

If this is true on the new E I'd be very disappointed - my 09 GL this is totally possible.
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