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Old Sep 3, 2020 | 08:11 AM
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GLS Command unit failure

Hello good people! I'm John, from India and i have an issue with my 2018 W166 GLS 350.
My comand unit display is completely dead without even a flicker.
All other functions are working and even one lone radio channel plays the audio alone. The rotary dial does not change anything and the cd inside does not eject out.
HoldingHolding eject button down does not reset the unit either.
Could someone let me know what could be wrong and what I need to do?
Regards
John
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Old Sep 4, 2020 | 11:13 PM
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A simple possible cause could be a blown fuse.
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Old Sep 4, 2020 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by safariman
Hello good people! I'm John, from India and i have an issue with my 2018 W166 GLS 350.
My comand unit display is completely dead without even a flicker.
All other functions are working and even one lone radio channel plays the audio alone. The rotary dial does not change anything and the cd inside does not eject out.
HoldingHolding eject button down does not reset the unit either.
Could someone let me know what could be wrong and what I need to do?
Regards
John
Is your 2018 covered by factory warranty?
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Old Sep 5, 2020 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by safariman
Hello good people! I'm John, from India and i have an issue with my 2018 W166 GLS 350.
My comand unit display is completely dead without even a flicker.
All other functions are working and even one lone radio channel plays the audio alone. The rotary dial does not change anything and the cd inside does not eject out.
HoldingHolding eject button down does not reset the unit either.
Could someone let me know what could be wrong and what I need to do?
Regards
John
One radio channel alone works, so can't be a fuse. Dealer says that the command unit needs to be replaced for $6000!!!!
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