Newbie-Can I upgrade to a newer COMMAND Center
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2011 C300 4matic, 2015 Porsche Macan S, 2006 R500 (sold)
I assume you are talking about the new HD based navigation.
Longer answer is "yes, anything is possible if you don't mind to spend couple thousands".
Shorter answer is "no, it is not worth it for the money".
Longer answer is "yes, anything is possible if you don't mind to spend couple thousands".
Shorter answer is "no, it is not worth it for the money".
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2006 R350
What needs to be upgraded besides the COMMAND
Is there any other year that easily and cheaply could replace the older COMMAND center in the 2006 R350.
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99 ML430, 01 CLK55, 07 R63, 15 E63 Wagon
I looked into this for my 07 R Class which has the same command that you do. It's a lot of work and a lot of components are involved. It also depends how deep into the system you want to go (bluetooth, backup camera, rear seat entertainment?). For the basics you need a new head unit, wiring, and the amplifier. Then if you want those other features like bluetooth, backup cam, rear entertainment you need all new pieces including a new rearview mirror. Then you may or may not need a new steering wheel so the buttons will work with the command. Basically more hassle than it was worth for me especially since I wanted all the bells and whistles that my system already had.
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AMG R63 MY2012
If your car hasn't harman kardon , there is no problem for the upgrade. You need the new comand and a new microphone. Bluetooth is included in the new unit. You need someone with stardiag to activate it. The rear camera, if present, is compatible . The rear screens are not compatible.
If you have harman kardon as my car, you need to buy the 2 new amplifier instead of the one now present. The conversion cables don't exist. You must made it ..
In Italy there is a friend of mine very expert in mercedes upgrade
. www.mercedesmods.it . He is vice-president of the mercedesbenzclub . I'm a member of the amg staff.
If you have harman kardon as my car, you need to buy the 2 new amplifier instead of the one now present. The conversion cables don't exist. You must made it ..
In Italy there is a friend of mine very expert in mercedes upgrade
. www.mercedesmods.it . He is vice-president of the mercedesbenzclub . I'm a member of the amg staff.
