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W213 VIM
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From: Perth Western Australia
2017 W213
Found this Crux VIMMB-85P https://assets.sonicelectronix.com/m...85P_manual.pdf to do this
I am not sure were you are but here in Australia we have live sport that's football in winter and cricket in summer live on free to air TV that every game that is played in our state every week and some games from around Australia
next week we have football live on free to air TV on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday some are day games some are night games and the cricket when a test is on and Australia is playing in the game it is on for 7 hours a day for up to 5 days live on free to air as will other sport also that's how i get to do what i do.
I am not sure were you are but here in Australia we have live sport that's football in winter and cricket in summer live on free to air TV that every game that is played in our state every week and some games from around Australia
next week we have football live on free to air TV on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday some are day games some are night games and the cricket when a test is on and Australia is playing in the game it is on for 7 hours a day for up to 5 days live on free to air as will other sport also that's how i get to do what i do.
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Found this Crux VIMMB-85P https://assets.sonicelectronix.com/m...85P_manual.pdf to do this
I am not sure were you are but here in Australia we have live sport that's football in winter and cricket in summer live on free to air TV that every game that is played in our state every week and some games from around Australia
next week we have football live on free to air TV on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday some are day games some are night games and the cricket when a test is on and Australia is playing in the game it is on for 7 hours a day for up to 5 days live on free to air as will other sport also that's how i get to do what i do.
I am not sure were you are but here in Australia we have live sport that's football in winter and cricket in summer live on free to air TV that every game that is played in our state every week and some games from around Australia
next week we have football live on free to air TV on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday some are day games some are night games and the cricket when a test is on and Australia is playing in the game it is on for 7 hours a day for up to 5 days live on free to air as will other sport also that's how i get to do what i do.
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From: Perth Western Australia
2017 W213
When i ordered my car i also ordered it with a Digital TV Tuner then the Crux VIMMB-85P from cruxinterfacing.com its a DIY Plug and Play activation via the OBD II port takes about 30 seconds and you are on your way. 
Last edited by grange3; Apr 9, 2017 at 03:41 PM.
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Dang! I don't think digital TV tuners were an option here in the U.S. Our nannies at the state department must not have liked that idea.
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E43AMG
1. COMAND (SA531) HU55 producton date before Jul-2017 - VIM via OBD2 plug (no wires) possible no problem
2. COMAND (SA531) HU55 production date after Nov-2017 - VIM is only possible with wired module that you have to permanently retrofit behind the COMAND head unit
3. COMAND (SA531) HU55 07/17-10/2017 - pm me your car vin number and I will let you know what is possible
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From: Orlando, FL
'17 E300
Loaning won't work.
From the manual "After the first use on a vehicle, the VIMMB-85P is personalized to this vehicle and can be used unlimited times to code or reverse coding on this vehicle only. "
From the manual "After the first use on a vehicle, the VIMMB-85P is personalized to this vehicle and can be used unlimited times to code or reverse coding on this vehicle only. "
Last edited by Bobby4919; Apr 17, 2018 at 08:32 AM.
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S213
definately, but the activation method depends from your car COMAND head unit model and production date
1. COMAND (SA531) HU55 producton date before Jul-2017 - VIM via OBD2 plug (no wires) possible no problem
2. COMAND (SA531) HU55 production date after Nov-2017 - VIM is only possible with wired module that you have to permanently retrofit behind the COMAND head unit
3. COMAND (SA531) HU55 07/17-10/2017 - pm me your car vin number and I will let you know what is possible
1. COMAND (SA531) HU55 producton date before Jul-2017 - VIM via OBD2 plug (no wires) possible no problem
2. COMAND (SA531) HU55 production date after Nov-2017 - VIM is only possible with wired module that you have to permanently retrofit behind the COMAND head unit
3. COMAND (SA531) HU55 07/17-10/2017 - pm me your car vin number and I will let you know what is possible
my car was produced (final inspection in the factory) on November 23rd of 2017, hence it's a MY 2018. Which wired module do I need to buy?
Thanks in advance.
Sincerely,
Flo
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From: CT, USA
2024 AMG GLE 53
Has anyone on here installed the "behind the command" module for VIM?
This seems to be the only available option for 2018+ models, and thats what I need. But I would do the install myself as I would not trust any shop to do the install nor would it be cost effective.
I searched all of the googles and I was unable to find any guides in the install process on how hard/easy it is to do on the 2018 e 300.
This seems to be the only available option for 2018+ models, and thats what I need. But I would do the install myself as I would not trust any shop to do the install nor would it be cost effective.
I searched all of the googles and I was unable to find any guides in the install process on how hard/easy it is to do on the 2018 e 300.
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E43AMG
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Joined: Sep 2018
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From: CT, USA
2024 AMG GLE 53
Has anyone on here installed the "behind the command" module for VIM?
This seems to be the only available option for 2018+ models, and thats what I need. But I would do the install myself as I would not trust any shop to do the install nor would it be cost effective.
I searched all of the googles and I was unable to find any guides in the install process on how hard/easy it is to do on the 2018 e 300.
This seems to be the only available option for 2018+ models, and thats what I need. But I would do the install myself as I would not trust any shop to do the install nor would it be cost effective.
I searched all of the googles and I was unable to find any guides in the install process on how hard/easy it is to do on the 2018 e 300.
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S213
Video how to remove the navigation unit:
Further installation steps are given in this link where I ordered mine and vladimir.cdi is also a board member here who replied in this thread:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/263444608824
Further installation steps are given in this link where I ordered mine and vladimir.cdi is also a board member here who replied in this thread:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/263444608824
1. Turn ignition off (for cars with keyless-go additionally remove key from the car).
2. Release COMAND head unit from the dash board. Procedure is different for different mercedeses - follow DIY video manual lower on this page
3. Disconnect all electrical connectors from back of COMAND (we recommend you to count them - this will let you do not miss them on installation)
4. Completely remove COMAND from dash board
6. unclip and take off optical connector from from big black quadlock connector. Here be careful - do not bend optical wires
7. Take Video-in-motion harness
8. Put optical connector (from steps 6) to female part of VIM harness
9. Connect male part of VIM harness to quadlock connector of a car
10. Connect all connectors back to COMAND HU. Connect female part of VIM to COMAND
11. Check if dash space behind COMAND HU is free from jams.
12. CAREFULLY Put COMAND HU back to dash avoiding using force (but do not screw it for now). Especially important not to jam VIM harness - this can damage VIM as well as cut car wires - be CAREFUL
13. Check if VIM interface is functional. To do that just turn COMAND on via power button, and check if you can change sound level from steering wheel. In case that you can change sound volume from steering - installation is correct and you can start assemble all detached parts back
14. install all dash and vent parts back in reverse order.
15. Check VIM interface in motion
2. Release COMAND head unit from the dash board. Procedure is different for different mercedeses - follow DIY video manual lower on this page
3. Disconnect all electrical connectors from back of COMAND (we recommend you to count them - this will let you do not miss them on installation)
4. Completely remove COMAND from dash board
6. unclip and take off optical connector from from big black quadlock connector. Here be careful - do not bend optical wires
7. Take Video-in-motion harness
8. Put optical connector (from steps 6) to female part of VIM harness
9. Connect male part of VIM harness to quadlock connector of a car
10. Connect all connectors back to COMAND HU. Connect female part of VIM to COMAND
11. Check if dash space behind COMAND HU is free from jams.
12. CAREFULLY Put COMAND HU back to dash avoiding using force (but do not screw it for now). Especially important not to jam VIM harness - this can damage VIM as well as cut car wires - be CAREFUL
13. Check if VIM interface is functional. To do that just turn COMAND on via power button, and check if you can change sound level from steering wheel. In case that you can change sound volume from steering - installation is correct and you can start assemble all detached parts back
14. install all dash and vent parts back in reverse order.
15. Check VIM interface in motion
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Just wanted to give a shout-out to Vladimir.cdi! I ordered the vim harness from him through eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-Vi...IAAOSwkrFaYGCT), and the harness works perfectly! He shipped it promptly, provided a tracking number, but somehow it got lost in the USPS system. Long story short, after exhausting all our attempts to track down the package, he overnighted me a new harness on his own dime to make up for the lost package! He was very responsive with my questions before and after my purchase. If you had any hesitation with buying from him, I can assure you that he’s a very reputable seller and provides great customer service!
Installation was straight forward, pretty much as described in mcflo’s post above. The biggest pain in the @ss part was putting the COMAND unit back in so that it fits correctly on the two hangers. The whole process took me about 20 mins from removing the first two screws for the center console to putting those two screws back after the install.
Installation was straight forward, pretty much as described in mcflo’s post above. The biggest pain in the @ss part was putting the COMAND unit back in so that it fits correctly on the two hangers. The whole process took me about 20 mins from removing the first two screws for the center console to putting those two screws back after the install.
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From: CT, USA
2024 AMG GLE 53
Just wanted to give a shout-out to Vladimir.cdi! I ordered the vim harness from him through eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-Vi...IAAOSwkrFaYGCT), and the harness works perfectly! He shipped it promptly, provided a tracking number, but somehow it got lost in the USPS system. Long story short, after exhausting all our attempts to track down the package, he overnighted me a new harness on his own dime to make up for the lost package! He was very responsive with my questions before and after my purchase. If you had any hesitation with buying from him, I can assure you that he’s a very reputable seller and provides great customer service!
Installation was straight forward, pretty much as described in mcflo’s post above. The biggest pain in the @ss part was putting the COMAND unit back in so that it fits correctly on the two hangers. The whole process took me about 20 mins from removing the first two screws for the center console to putting those two screws back after the install.
Installation was straight forward, pretty much as described in mcflo’s post above. The biggest pain in the @ss part was putting the COMAND unit back in so that it fits correctly on the two hangers. The whole process took me about 20 mins from removing the first two screws for the center console to putting those two screws back after the install.
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Glad you got one that works. I received 3 different VIM harnesses, and they all were "defective". One had no sound, other one bricked my COMAND and put it in anti theft mode, and the other one disabled my SOS button. Im thinking of trying other brands now to see if I can get a better working product.
