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FS: W203 COMAND DVD NAVI
09-10-2011, 12:28 AM
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FS: W203 COMAND DVD NAVI
$700 including shipping!
If you haggle... expect to pay for shipping.
I haven't been checking MBWorld much lately - so please inquire via email: twenty4play@gmail.com
For sale is my COMAND Navi (APS) for W203 (C230). This is a Euro COMAND Navi with a *WORKING* hybrid MCS II to APS map DVD that I made (the development of which can be viewed here).
There are a couple North American W203 owners on this board who are utilizing my hybrid DVD's and can attest to their quality, reliability and functionality. Preet, a Canadian W203 owner can be contacted as he is using one of my hybrid MCS II to APS hybrid DVD's in his APS COMAND.
You can also view a video of my COMAND in operation on YouTube here.
It should be noted that this COMAND does not have an A/V input/output port (the green connector found on some COMAND's). Also, the phone function has never been tested since I don't own a BT puck or have an integrated phone. AM channels are spotty, but FM works without flaw. The COMAND also works perfectly with other items in the MOST fiber ring such as: CD changer and iPod integration kit. Factory installed Sirius/XM doesn't seem to be compatible, however aftermarket receivers work fine.
The COMAND will come with the following:
1) APS COMAND unit
2) MCS II to APS hybrid DVD (v2007/8) - instructions for making a more recent one can be found here
3) GPS antenna
***NOTE***
If your vehicles MOST fiber ring has already been coded for peripherals such as: CD changer, Siruis/XM (factory), or iPod integration; the COMAND unit should be plug-n-play (with the exception of your MFD, which will need to be coded for navi. If your vehicle has not, then you will need someone with a STAR system (independent shop or dealer) to code it - coding for the MFD functionality cost me about $50 through an independent shop, but I also had BIX coded at the same time, so could be less.
If you haggle... expect to pay for shipping.
I haven't been checking MBWorld much lately - so please inquire via email: twenty4play@gmail.com
For sale is my COMAND Navi (APS) for W203 (C230). This is a Euro COMAND Navi with a *WORKING* hybrid MCS II to APS map DVD that I made (the development of which can be viewed here).
There are a couple North American W203 owners on this board who are utilizing my hybrid DVD's and can attest to their quality, reliability and functionality. Preet, a Canadian W203 owner can be contacted as he is using one of my hybrid MCS II to APS hybrid DVD's in his APS COMAND.
You can also view a video of my COMAND in operation on YouTube here.
It should be noted that this COMAND does not have an A/V input/output port (the green connector found on some COMAND's). Also, the phone function has never been tested since I don't own a BT puck or have an integrated phone. AM channels are spotty, but FM works without flaw. The COMAND also works perfectly with other items in the MOST fiber ring such as: CD changer and iPod integration kit. Factory installed Sirius/XM doesn't seem to be compatible, however aftermarket receivers work fine.
The COMAND will come with the following:
1) APS COMAND unit
2) MCS II to APS hybrid DVD (v2007/8) - instructions for making a more recent one can be found here
3) GPS antenna
***NOTE***
If your vehicles MOST fiber ring has already been coded for peripherals such as: CD changer, Siruis/XM (factory), or iPod integration; the COMAND unit should be plug-n-play (with the exception of your MFD, which will need to be coded for navi. If your vehicle has not, then you will need someone with a STAR system (independent shop or dealer) to code it - coding for the MFD functionality cost me about $50 through an independent shop, but I also had BIX coded at the same time, so could be less.
09-19-2011, 05:26 PM
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The stock map DVD will work in it. But if you're in the US, it's pointless since this is an APS (European) COMAND. I've made a hybrid disc that works in it. It's region coded for Europe, but contains all the North American (US/Canada) map data.
I'm going to sell the car... when I get around to it. The car has been sitting in the garage, collecting dust for the past 8 months. I already sold all the other additional parts I had for it (OEM BiX, OEM iPod kit, etc).
I'm going to sell the car... when I get around to it. The car has been sitting in the garage, collecting dust for the past 8 months. I already sold all the other additional parts I had for it (OEM BiX, OEM iPod kit, etc).
