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

SL/R230: early R230 COMAND Systems

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Old Feb 25, 2019 | 02:50 PM
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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)

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Old Feb 25, 2019 | 04:12 PM
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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

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Old Feb 26, 2019 | 07:36 AM
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eBay one.. $300 shipped.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/03-05-SL500...LSui:rk:1:pf:0
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Old Feb 26, 2019 | 09:11 AM
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Even cheaper



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Old Feb 26, 2019 | 03:17 PM
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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
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Old Feb 26, 2019 | 03:34 PM
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No idea, I wouldn't even know where to get a screen only. Swapping the unit would be a plug and play operation.
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Old Feb 26, 2019 | 04:18 PM
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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
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Old Feb 26, 2019 | 07:37 PM
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Try to use Clear Coat on your screen. I never tried it, but what is the risk?
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