SL-Class (R230) 2003 -- 2012: Discussion on the SL500, SL550, SL600

SL/R230: early R230 COMAND Systems

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 02-25-2019, 02:50 PM
  #1  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Ron Martin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Tampa
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 3 Posts
2003 R230 and 2007 W209
Smile early R230 COMAND Systems

Can anyone provide the name of the manufacturer of the 2003 -2004 COMAND audio system control head .. ? also has anyone ever replaced ONLY the small screen in one ?
(Mine was severely deep scratched by a "well meaning" detailer and are too deep to "polish out" .. I want to merely retain the systems originality)

Thanks in advance

Ron
Old 02-25-2019, 04:12 PM
  #2  
Member
 
kemzo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 7 Posts
2008 SL550
Originally Posted by Ron Martin
Can anyone provide the name of the manufacturer of the 2003 -2004 COMAND audio system control head .. ? also has anyone ever replaced ONLY the small screen in one ?
(Mine was severely deep scratched by a "well meaning" detailer and are too deep to "polish out" .. I want to merely retain the systems originality)

Thanks in advance

Ron
Find a good junkyard, you might be lucky to find an identical one for cheap.

2003-2004 MERCEDES SL500 R230 OEM CENTER DASH RADIO CONTROL HEAD UNIT COMAND 2.0 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F32 3700680066

2003 Mercedes SL500 Stereo Radio Head Unit Navigation Player 2308200689 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F33 2900079427

Old 02-26-2019, 07:36 AM
  #3  
Member
 
Blazeracer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 9 Posts
2003 SL500
eBay one.. $300 shipped.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/03-05-SL500...LSui:rk:1:pf:0
Old 02-26-2019, 09:11 AM
  #4  
Member
 
kemzo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 125
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 7 Posts
2008 SL550
Even cheaper



Old 02-26-2019, 03:17 PM
  #5  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Ron Martin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Tampa
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 3 Posts
2003 R230 and 2007 W209
Thumbs up R230 COMAND System

Many thanks guys... Really appreciate your collective prompt response and leads … Just a great example of the spirit and helpfulness of this group .

Lastly...Does anyone know IF the SCREEN in the COMAND Control Head can be replaced ?.. (Since my original unit is pristine .. except the gouged screen).

Again thanks,

Ron
Old 02-26-2019, 03:34 PM
  #6  
Member
 
Blazeracer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 131
Likes: 0
Received 13 Likes on 9 Posts
2003 SL500
No idea, I wouldn't even know where to get a screen only. Swapping the unit would be a plug and play operation.
Old 02-26-2019, 04:18 PM
  #7  
Member
Thread Starter
 
Ron Martin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Tampa
Posts: 96
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 3 Posts
2003 R230 and 2007 W209
Smile R230 COMAND System

Thanks I was considering buying a used parts unit with a GOOD clean screen and having a local shop swap the new screen out into my original unit .. I bought the car new in July '03 (now has 9220 miles !)..
Diamond Silver / Charcoal .. AMG BIG (P030) brakes, Quaife geared LSD (no AMG clutches) , Black Series 19" rims , new rear SL55 shocks, new VARIO top / and trunk cylinders and is honestly pristine..
Just kinda wary of used /unknown parts I


(Yeah - I know .. I am REALLY picky)

Ron
Old 02-26-2019, 07:37 PM
  #8  
Senior Member
 
alk247's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Kirkland, WA
Posts: 271
Received 23 Likes on 21 Posts
2003 SL500
Try to use Clear Coat on your screen. I never tried it, but what is the risk?

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 1 votes, 5.00 average.

Quick Reply: SL/R230: early R230 COMAND Systems



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:49 AM.