urceyes

Have read the forum lately and still didn't find much info on the VIM hack. Any update? Is the hardware mod still the only options?

Also, just knew that there is an sofeware update for the command unit, is that free in the US? All I need is just bring the car back to dealer and they will do it for me?

Thanks

BPhillyBenz

...sorry my friend, hardware hack is all there is. 160.00 for the part from Portugal. Good guy, fast shipper & honest. Find him on eBay. Good luck.

urceyes

That's not cool! But thx for the info.
Did u install it urself? Was it hard? Any instruction?

jumper4000

I installed mine myself. It wasn't that easy. It took me a few hours, but it comes with instructions.

urceyes

Sounds great. I guess that's the best investment for the car!
Does it activate nav in motion too??

BPhillyBenz

Yes ...Nav in Motion will be functional with this unit installed. I had my Independant Mercedes Garage tech do it (Dealership wouldnt touch it). He charged me 90.00 for the complete install.

urceyes

90bucks is not too much at all.
Had a look with the installation Manuel with NavTV, not too hard, but I guess whan get to hands on will have tones of extra problem~!

BPhillyBenz

Here are the instructions for the unit I bought.

urceyes

How come there is a switch? It install outside the nav or behind the nav? Do u need to press anything to operate the VIM?
The reason I ask this question is becoz I saw NavTV need to press "return" bottom 2 times to over ride the lock.

BPhillyBenz

The dip switches need to be properly set because the unit is modifiable for other cars that use different protocol. The entire unit is set behind the radio, so you need to confirm the proper dip switch placement before closing it back up. This unit uses no wheel commands to operate it. Simply hit disc and play, you can toggle through the DVD menu options via the Control Wheel. To move forward to a new chapter, simply do it like a normal CD. To turn off the dvd, simply go "stop" or Change your source. Hope this helps. Just having the ability to use the Nav while driving is worth it.

mjahani

Where can we buy this? Any place in Toonto,Canada?

Plang1

Hi Try this company
http://www.wit-usa.com/sms/shop/inde...ode=view&id=58

Insall is easy, do not need to remove radio, all components connect in footwell. Works great, i did it myself.