W211 AMG Discuss the W211 AMG's such as the E55 and the E63

Does the old 3-5-7 trick work on 09' W211's?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Dec 26, 2009 | 11:07 AM
  #1  
Hammer Down's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,276
Likes: 28
From: Bay Area
2015 E63S, 2018 E63S
Does the old 3-5-7 trick work on 09' W211's?

The 09' models have the ability to play DVD's but only while parked. Is there a way to disable that feature? Will the 3-5-7 work?
Old Dec 26, 2009 | 11:46 AM
  #2  
sack5000's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,947
Likes: 8
From: Oklahoma City
2015 AMG C63 S
There is some wiring that needs to be done to trick the damn thing. Probably not that difficult but when the stealer puts in his porno DVD you might have a warranty issue.
Old Dec 26, 2009 | 12:01 PM
  #3  
bnzuovr's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,378
Likes: 4
From: Bloomingdale,IL
2004 W211 E55K, GL550
Wait so if i have my 05 and do the 3-5-7 trick i can watch dvds? If so thats gonna be awesome somebody fill me in on this please.
Old Dec 26, 2009 | 01:00 PM
  #4  
amdeutsch's Avatar
Administrator
MBWorld Ambassador

Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 15,769
Likes: 37
From: www.Traben-Trarbach.de
MPG+ ROLFCOPTER
Originally Posted by Hammer Down
The 09' models have the ability to play DVD's but only while parked. Is there a way to disable that feature? Will the 3-5-7 work?
Did you try it? What was the result? You wouldn't be asking otherwise, would you?

Originally Posted by bnzuovr
Wait so if i have my 05 and do the 3-5-7 trick i can watch dvds? If so thats gonna be awesome somebody fill me in on this please.
Please search. There are numerous threads on this subject matter; including on what you need to have from the factory.

Old Dec 26, 2009 | 01:25 PM
  #5  
DAGREEKNYC's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,167
Likes: 1
From: ny
2019 s560 sedan
whats the 3-5-7 trick and will it work on my 08 ?
Old Dec 26, 2009 | 01:59 PM
  #6  
Alps's Avatar
Super Member
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 639
Likes: 33
From: London UK
E63s s213 2019 ,SOLD E63 Weistec, E55, C36
will not work, you guys need to search, all the answers are here on the forum, for vim (video in motion) on your w211 you need someone with star dev mode to enable it or buy a $200 module from fleabay.
Old Dec 26, 2009 | 10:13 PM
  #7  
Hammer Down's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,276
Likes: 28
From: Bay Area
2015 E63S, 2018 E63S
Originally Posted by amdeutsch
Did you try it? What was the result? You wouldn't be asking otherwise, would you?
my wife bought a dvd and she said that it plays while parked but as soon as she puts it in to gear it shuts off. She is out of town so I will have to wait until she gets back to try it.
Old Dec 27, 2009 | 02:14 AM
  #8  
bobgodd's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,793
Likes: 44
From: San Diego
2004 E55
Originally Posted by Alps
will not work, you guys need to search, all the answers are here on the forum, for vim (video in motion) on your w211 you need someone with star dev mode to enable it or buy a $200 module from fleabay.
You can enable video in motion without SDS but it won't help anything if you have a US spec COMAND. Only the Euro COMAND can play DVD's even though the US COMAND will still have the option to enable video in motion.
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Dec 27, 2009 | 02:15 AM
  #9  
jdj27x's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 509
Likes: 0
U CAN MAKE IT SAY AMG ON STARTUP THO!!! THATS EVEN SICCCKER
Old Dec 28, 2009 | 03:06 PM
  #10  
Ali_E55's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,484
Likes: 13
From: Abu Dhabi
C218 CLS63TT PP Edition1, W213 E63S
was it 3-5-7

or

5-3-7 ?

this option u can change the command system and show ///AMG when u turn it on.


i used the other mode to make the TV works

entering engineering mode and then press * # < for 5 seconds

new 3 options will pop

choose Dr.dis ( driver distraction ) untick all the of them.
Old Dec 28, 2009 | 03:09 PM
  #11  
Hammer Down's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,276
Likes: 28
From: Bay Area
2015 E63S, 2018 E63S
Originally Posted by Ali_E55
was it 3-5-7

or

5-3-7 ?

this option u can change the command system and show ///AMG when u turn it on.


i used the other mode to make the TV works

entering engineering mode and then press * # < for 5 seconds

new 3 options will pop

choose Dr.dis ( driver distraction ) untick all the of them.

Its 3-5-7 and are you pushing * & # at the same time?
Old Dec 28, 2009 | 03:13 PM
  #12  
Ali_E55's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,484
Likes: 13
From: Abu Dhabi
C218 CLS63TT PP Edition1, W213 E63S
# & * & left (<) at the same time.

keep trying
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 04:28 PM
  #13  
rluvsbenz's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
From: Bartlett, IL
2006 E55 Designo 1991 190E 2.3 2000 BMW 740i 1987 PORSHCE 928S4
Hammer Down,

So did this trick work for you?
Its 3-5-7 and # & * & left (<) at the same time.

Thanks in advance.
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 04:32 PM
  #14  
Hammer Down's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,276
Likes: 28
From: Bay Area
2015 E63S, 2018 E63S
Originally Posted by rluvsbenz
Hammer Down,

So did this trick work for you?
Its 3-5-7 and # & * & left (<) at the same time.

Thanks in advance.
I haven't tried it on her car yet, isnt that like 6 fingers (<) is that the button next to the ok button or are you saying press the back button. I am only asking because her command unit is different than my Euro Command
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 04:37 PM
  #15  
rluvsbenz's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
From: Bartlett, IL
2006 E55 Designo 1991 190E 2.3 2000 BMW 740i 1987 PORSHCE 928S4
Originally Posted by Hammer Down
I haven't tried it on her car yet, isnt that like 6 fingers (<) is that the button next to the ok button or are you saying press the back button. I am only asking because her command unit is different than my Euro Command
Dont know I read "Ali E55" post. Just following your lead.
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 04:56 PM
  #16  
Hammer Down's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,276
Likes: 28
From: Bay Area
2015 E63S, 2018 E63S
Originally Posted by rluvsbenz
Dont know I read "Ali E55" post. Just following your lead.
I will try when she gets home.
Old Dec 29, 2009 | 11:05 PM
  #17  
rluvsbenz's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
From: Bartlett, IL
2006 E55 Designo 1991 190E 2.3 2000 BMW 740i 1987 PORSHCE 928S4
Unhappy

Originally Posted by Hammer Down
I will try when she gets home.
I tried 3 5 7 and did not get pass that, nothing happens. My command system won’t play DVD. It displays "INSERT DVD" when DVD inserted.
Old Dec 30, 2009 | 05:01 AM
  #18  
Ali_E55's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,484
Likes: 13
From: Abu Dhabi
C218 CLS63TT PP Edition1, W213 E63S
no no no,

u got it all wrong ><

go to engineering mode

which is

1: go to audio screen.
2: press mute & phone (hang off/Red ) & service

now you will enter to engineering menu

in the new menu

1: # & * & < ( which is the left button next to OK )

three new choices will appear on the right screen (between Error & end )

2: choose Dr.Dis

3: untick all the options.

4: choose End

5: you welcome :P
Old Dec 30, 2009 | 05:26 AM
  #19  
Alps's Avatar
Super Member
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 639
Likes: 33
From: London UK
E63s s213 2019 ,SOLD E63 Weistec, E55, C36
Originally Posted by Ali_E55
no no no,

u got it all wrong ><

go to engineering mode

which is

1: go to audio screen.
2: press mute & phone (hang off/Red ) & service

now you will enter to engineering menu

in the new menu

1: # & * & < ( which is the left button next to OK )

three new choices will appear on the right screen (between Error & end )

2: choose Dr.Dis

3: untick all the options.

4: choose End

5: you welcome :P
thiswill not work on 2005+ commands or commands with the latest updates
Old Dec 30, 2009 | 07:54 AM
  #20  
Hammer Down's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,276
Likes: 28
From: Bay Area
2015 E63S, 2018 E63S
Originally Posted by Alps
thiswill not work on 2005+ commands or commands with the latest updates
So what does work or does anything work at all? or should I tell her to forget about it?
Old Dec 30, 2009 | 08:29 AM
  #21  
izzynyc's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 286
Likes: 6
2016 C63s
You guys are killin me with this post . Does this work for on 06'
Old Dec 30, 2009 | 08:37 AM
  #22  
Peter_02AMG's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,856
Likes: 7
From: Socal
07E63, 12E350, 08997TT, 16SiennaSE
Originally Posted by Ali_E55
no no no,

u got it all wrong ><

go to engineering mode

which is

1: go to audio screen.
2: press mute & phone (hang off/Red ) & service

now you will enter to engineering menu

in the new menu

1: # & * & < ( which is the left button next to OK )

three new choices will appear on the right screen (between Error & end )

2: choose Dr.Dis

3: untick all the options.

4: choose End

5: you welcome :P
I try this and it doesn't work for 07 E63
Old Dec 30, 2009 | 10:43 AM
  #23  
Hammer Down's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,276
Likes: 28
From: Bay Area
2015 E63S, 2018 E63S
Originally Posted by Peter_02AMG
I try this and it doesn't work for 07 E63
efff it I'm over it
Old Dec 30, 2009 | 12:46 PM
  #24  
Alps's Avatar
Super Member
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 639
Likes: 33
From: London UK
E63s s213 2019 ,SOLD E63 Weistec, E55, C36
guys, anything newer than 2005 or with the latest command firmware update can only have VIM activated via STAR in developer mode, the AMG logo however can be activated in the newer models.

can it be any clearer?
Old Dec 30, 2009 | 01:16 PM
  #25  
Hammer Down's Avatar
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,276
Likes: 28
From: Bay Area
2015 E63S, 2018 E63S
Originally Posted by Alps
thiswill not work on 2005+ commands or commands with the latest updates

When you said this I said oh well and was about to move on then someone said that it would work so I kept hope alive but now that I read your last post I just said oh well she will have to get a EuroCommand or see if I can get it turned off via star!


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:43 PM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE