Updating COMMAND software
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'11 E350BTC P2 Leather
Updating COMMAND software
I have an early 11 E350 (B/W screen over the speedometer, too), it does not have the latest COMMAND in it. The only reason I know that is because it won't display SMS.
Two questions:
1) How do I know what version I have now?
2) What does it cost to get it updated to the newest version?
Thanks guys.
Two questions:
1) How do I know what version I have now?
2) What does it cost to get it updated to the newest version?
Thanks guys.
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1 - You need to enter ENGINEERING MENU to learn what version of COMAND you have
2- You need to hit the dealer , sorry don't have any idea about the cost
Meanwhile, displaying messages should not have anything to do w/ the software because I read that Blackberry users can be able to see SMS w/o getting any bluetooth module even with NTG 4.0
Mine is NTG 4.5 but I can't see the messages either lol
2- You need to hit the dealer , sorry don't have any idea about the cost
Meanwhile, displaying messages should not have anything to do w/ the software because I read that Blackberry users can be able to see SMS w/o getting any bluetooth module even with NTG 4.0
Mine is NTG 4.5 but I can't see the messages either lol
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I've spoken to my dealer about updating COMMAND - it's not software, it's hardware. There's some kind of module that needs to be updated, it's basically a new COMMAND so thousands of dollars. I trust him since they've done some non-Mercedes approved work to my car in-house (such as Airmatic STAR lowering).
You can't do it unless you swap out the COMMAND module for a new one.
Stupid, I know
You can't do it unless you swap out the COMMAND module for a new one.
Stupid, I know
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I have an early 11 E350 (B/W screen over the speedometer, too), it does not have the latest COMMAND in it. The only reason I know that is because it won't display SMS.
Two questions:
1) How do I know what version I have now?
2) What does it cost to get it updated to the newest version?
Thanks guys.
Two questions:
1) How do I know what version I have now?
2) What does it cost to get it updated to the newest version?
Thanks guys.
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2010 E350 Luxury Sedan, Engine 272 (V6)
COMAND updates are NOT free
The updates cost about $250 and MBUSA recommends it be done annually. If you can get a dealer to do it, congratulations. The only way to get it free is for dealership to conclude there is a defect in the system.
One caution; some people on this site have had problems after updates installed or it took several hours to do it.
One caution; some people on this site have had problems after updates installed or it took several hours to do it.
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