SL/R230: COMAND Replacement
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From: Calgary, AB
'92 W201 2.3, '10 X164 550
COMAND Replacement
Gents,
Thanks in advance for your opinions
I have a '06 SL500 with COMAND and Bose Amp/Speaker kit and I'm in the process of replacing my COMAND unit. Everybody knows that this model comes with fibre optics for communications and that's why I need to do the following:
1- Replace the COMAND with R230 double din offered in e-bay
2- Replace the Bose Amp with an adequate amp that can match the speaker impedances. The Bose Amp removal is required to use the sapce for the new amp
3- Perform a search to know how many speakers I have in this model
4- Use the existing Amp-Spekers wiring
5- Leave the CD changer and the GPS trunck drive intact
My question is, Am I going to affect the car operability with this change? and should I expect any error codes by removing the COMAND and the Bose Amp from the MOST bus?
Please accept my best regards
Thanks in advance for your opinions
I have a '06 SL500 with COMAND and Bose Amp/Speaker kit and I'm in the process of replacing my COMAND unit. Everybody knows that this model comes with fibre optics for communications and that's why I need to do the following:
1- Replace the COMAND with R230 double din offered in e-bay
2- Replace the Bose Amp with an adequate amp that can match the speaker impedances. The Bose Amp removal is required to use the sapce for the new amp
3- Perform a search to know how many speakers I have in this model
4- Use the existing Amp-Spekers wiring
5- Leave the CD changer and the GPS trunck drive intact
My question is, Am I going to affect the car operability with this change? and should I expect any error codes by removing the COMAND and the Bose Amp from the MOST bus?
Please accept my best regards
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there is a discussion started in the audio section. I have an answer for you
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with the part that I am discussing in that topic I will refer to your questions with it
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and just in case
6. Retain
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first don't buy that junk radio. it is worthless hodge podge of cheap electronics with some cheap GUI. Pick a name brand and go with it
with the part that I am discussing in that topic I will refer to your questions with it
1. Junk
2. Retain
3. retain
4. Retain
5. Retain
and just in case
6. Retain
Here is the link
https://mbworld.org/forums/audio-ele...ot-easier.html
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'92 W201 2.3, '10 X164 550
Thanks Jbondox
I have read your post earlier before you send it to me and I was extremely interested until the point when I read that "at this point, the card available to you for testing is for two chanels only - not a abig issue as it is being processed by a multi channel amp which is the stock BOSE - and it does not provide cluster info nor steering controls" but I'm definitely interested in getting one of those cards once you're done updating
The facia you installed is from a UK retailer that I've dealt with when i installed my Kenwood DNX6180 for my VOLVO XC90 and I'm extremely pleased with the finishing quality
What pushed me towards my decision to pick this no-name head unit is that it finishes nicely without an aditional facia and I guess; thanks to your advice; that i'm moving back to a regular DD from my favorite manufacturer as long as I'm not ripping out the BOSE stock amp
I'll see later in your original thread....
I have read your post earlier before you send it to me and I was extremely interested until the point when I read that "at this point, the card available to you for testing is for two chanels only - not a abig issue as it is being processed by a multi channel amp which is the stock BOSE - and it does not provide cluster info nor steering controls" but I'm definitely interested in getting one of those cards once you're done updating
The facia you installed is from a UK retailer that I've dealt with when i installed my Kenwood DNX6180 for my VOLVO XC90 and I'm extremely pleased with the finishing quality
What pushed me towards my decision to pick this no-name head unit is that it finishes nicely without an aditional facia and I guess; thanks to your advice; that i'm moving back to a regular DD from my favorite manufacturer as long as I'm not ripping out the BOSE stock amp
I'll see later in your original thread....
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Thanks Jbondox
I have read your post earlier before you send it to me and I was extremely interested until the point when I read that "at this point, the card available to you for testing is for two chanels only - not a abig issue as it is being processed by a multi channel amp which is the stock BOSE - and it does not provide cluster info nor steering controls" but I'm definitely interested in getting one of those cards once you're done updating
The facia you installed is from a UK retailer that I've dealt with when i installed my Kenwood DNX6180 for my VOLVO XC90 and I'm extremely pleased with the finishing quality
What pushed me towards my decision to pick this no-name head unit is that it finishes nicely without an aditional facia and I guess; thanks to your advice; that i'm moving back to a regular DD from my favorite manufacturer as long as I'm not ripping out the BOSE stock amp
I'll see later in your original thread....
I have read your post earlier before you send it to me and I was extremely interested until the point when I read that "at this point, the card available to you for testing is for two chanels only - not a abig issue as it is being processed by a multi channel amp which is the stock BOSE - and it does not provide cluster info nor steering controls" but I'm definitely interested in getting one of those cards once you're done updating
The facia you installed is from a UK retailer that I've dealt with when i installed my Kenwood DNX6180 for my VOLVO XC90 and I'm extremely pleased with the finishing quality
What pushed me towards my decision to pick this no-name head unit is that it finishes nicely without an aditional facia and I guess; thanks to your advice; that i'm moving back to a regular DD from my favorite manufacturer as long as I'm not ripping out the BOSE stock amp
I'll see later in your original thread....
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'92 W201 2.3, '10 X164 550
Thanks as point well taken and thankfully I swayed away from this purchase as I've had butterflies in my stomach whenever I see this unit in E-bay
