COOL! AMG Logo On Command At Startup
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COOL! AMG Logo On Command At Startup
SO, was doing some forum searching and ran across a thread about watching DVD's while the car is in motion
. Anyhoo, kept reading and found out that the MB Star on Command startup could be changed to the AMG logo with a "secret" Command menu. Long story short, I got it on the first try! Yaayyy Me!
I also figured out, quite by accident, how to get the Navi direction pointer on the gauge pod display. Only thing I haven't figured out yet is how to change the American Navi voice to the European Navi voice. I think it has something to do with a "secret" sub-menu inside of the "secret" menu. If/ when I get it figured out, if anyone's interested, let me know. Pretty simple to do, just got to get the sequence right.
. Anyhoo, kept reading and found out that the MB Star on Command startup could be changed to the AMG logo with a "secret" Command menu. Long story short, I got it on the first try! Yaayyy Me! I also figured out, quite by accident, how to get the Navi direction pointer on the gauge pod display. Only thing I haven't figured out yet is how to change the American Navi voice to the European Navi voice. I think it has something to do with a "secret" sub-menu inside of the "secret" menu
. If/ when I get it figured out, if anyone's interested, let me know. Pretty simple to do, just got to get the sequence right.
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Yep, old news on the AMG logo. Gotta love the ole 5-3-7 trick.
And you must have the Euro COMAND to get DVD playback.
And you must have the Euro COMAND to get DVD playback.
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.I gotta say, after trading in my fully loaded '08 W204, the W211 Command is a joke. I have no bluetooth, no DVD playback, no iPod interface, no PCMIA/ SD card slot and the DVD vs. hard drive based Navi SUCKS ($250-$300 for an update disk vs. a free firmware upgrade under warranty)!
But hey, I'm not regretting my decision in the least. The W204 cannot hold a candle to the W211 AMG (very few automobiles can). After all, I picked up bad *** sexiness, much more front and back leg room, seat memory, dynamic seating w/ *** massage and most importantly......... BEAST MODE!!!!!
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How long does your logo display? Mine's like half a second, I noticed there were 2 but I've been to lazy to try the other. Any adventurous owner willing to try those other options?
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LOL! Yeah, nooowww you tell me.
I gotta say, after trading in my fully loaded '08 W204, the W211 Command is a joke. I have no bluetooth, no DVD playback, no iPod interface, no PCMIA/ SD card slot and the DVD vs. hard drive based Navi SUCKS ($250-$300 for an update disk vs. a free firmware upgrade under warranty)!
But hey, I'm not regretting my decision in the least. The W204 cannot hold a candle to the W211 AMG (very few automobiles can). After all, I picked up bad *** sexiness, much more front and back leg room, seat memory, dynamic seating w/ *** massage and most importantly......... BEAST MODE!!!!!
.I gotta say, after trading in my fully loaded '08 W204, the W211 Command is a joke. I have no bluetooth, no DVD playback, no iPod interface, no PCMIA/ SD card slot and the DVD vs. hard drive based Navi SUCKS ($250-$300 for an update disk vs. a free firmware upgrade under warranty)!
But hey, I'm not regretting my decision in the least. The W204 cannot hold a candle to the W211 AMG (very few automobiles can). After all, I picked up bad *** sexiness, much more front and back leg room, seat memory, dynamic seating w/ *** massage and most importantly......... BEAST MODE!!!!!
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http://www.woofersetc.com/p8258/AVIC...-Bluetooth.htm
Car Tunes in Atlanta has done quite a few W211 complete A/V overhauls. When I was there last month, I got to see some install pics...Sick!
I bought a home there in May so we'll be moving in the not too distant future. I'll get the swap done some time after we're moved in, settled and have replenished the bank accounts (Lord willing).
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. I think I'll either leave well enough alone or switch back to the MB Star at some point in the future for resale value after I change out my A/V system.
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Thanks Benz-O-Rama. I found that Aux input a while back. The main thing I miss with W204 iPod interface is that I could control my iPhone's iPod functions w/ the steering wheel controls. Oh well, I'm gonna swap out my whole A/V system when the economy gets better. Check this out;
http://www.woofersetc.com/p8258/AVIC...-Bluetooth.htm
http://www.woofersetc.com/p8258/AVIC...-Bluetooth.htm
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Sounds like you might be interested in this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...shQ5fReceivers
There is at least one thread on here with a DIY install.
There is at least one thread on here with a DIY install.
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Sounds like you might be interested in this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...shQ5fReceivers
There is at least one thread on here with a DIY install.
There is at least one thread on here with a DIY install.
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Thanks Benz-O-Rama. I found that Aux input a while back. The main thing I miss with W204 iPod interface is that I could control my iPhone's iPod functions w/ the steering wheel controls. Oh well, I'm gonna swap out my whole A/V system when the economy gets better. Check this out;
http://www.woofersetc.com/p8258/AVIC...-Bluetooth.htm
Car Tunes in Atlanta has done quite a few W211 complete A/V overhauls. When I was there last month, I got to see some install pics...Sick!
I bought a home there in May so we'll be moving in the not too distant future. I'll get the swap done some time after we're moved in, settled and have replenished the bank accounts (Lord willing).
http://www.woofersetc.com/p8258/AVIC...-Bluetooth.htm
Car Tunes in Atlanta has done quite a few W211 complete A/V overhauls. When I was there last month, I got to see some install pics...Sick!
I bought a home there in May so we'll be moving in the not too distant future. I'll get the swap done some time after we're moved in, settled and have replenished the bank accounts (Lord willing).
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Never mind, I Bing'd it and found this:
http://www.comandonline.co.uk/produc...roductid=16300
However, the item description reads "for cars with phone". I have the steering wheel phone buttons, it appears that the mic is there and I believe I have a phone speaker behind the grill in the passenger side foot well. What I don't have is the little phone slot adapter "thingy" in the arm rest compartment. My Command says "No Phone Installed". Will this NTG2.5 still work for me? The description also says that after installation of this adapter, that my CD changer door will no longer open, so it's best to remove and sell it prior to install and that if you have H/K Logic 7, you have to change out the amplifier. Anyone else installed this thing? I'll do a search but....Damn!
http://www.comandonline.co.uk/produc...roductid=16300
However, the item description reads "for cars with phone". I have the steering wheel phone buttons, it appears that the mic is there and I believe I have a phone speaker behind the grill in the passenger side foot well. What I don't have is the little phone slot adapter "thingy" in the arm rest compartment. My Command says "No Phone Installed". Will this NTG2.5 still work for me? The description also says that after installation of this adapter, that my CD changer door will no longer open, so it's best to remove and sell it prior to install and that if you have H/K Logic 7, you have to change out the amplifier. Anyone else installed this thing? I'll do a search but....Damn!
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Check out www.JMLaudio.com out of St. Louis. They do some REAL top notch work. They have done full audio upgrades to P-cars, Benzs and just recently did work to a new E92 M3.
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Sounds like you might be interested in this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...shQ5fReceivers
There is at least one thread on here with a DIY install.
There is at least one thread on here with a DIY install.
Part number for the 211 E sedan is 6782 42 38 and is only $145 - not a bad deal since they used to be $785 installed at the dealer.
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The one listed here in the ebay ad is for an E class but for a wagon and for a CLS. The guy I spoke with wasn't sure it would work right on the sedan.
Part number for the 211 E sedan is 6782 42 38 and is only $145 - not a bad deal since they used to be $785 installed at the dealer.
Part number for the 211 E sedan is 6782 42 38 and is only $145 - not a bad deal since they used to be $785 installed at the dealer.
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