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Old May 24, 2012 | 05:47 PM
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W211 head unit problem

This being the second time this problem occurs i decided to post here and try And figure this problem out!

The head unit just shuts off....
I try and turn it back on and it just stays on the mercedes-benz screen.

I tried turning off the car with no luck.

Both times the problem occured it was a hot day,
The first time the unit turned itself on a few minutea later (20-30).
The second time it didnt. Any suggestions?

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Old May 24, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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Try this

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...ease-help.html
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Old May 24, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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This should work even though i dont have nav? I have a 2003 e55 amg, with the regular radio and tape deck and all that old school stuff.

I just got in my car now and its still not working
What are my options if the reset doesnt work?

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Old May 24, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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Disconnect the battery to the car for about 2 mins. Let me know if that works.
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Old May 24, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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Ok ill post back with the results, thanks so much for your patience
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Old May 24, 2012 | 10:18 PM
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Ok so i really dont know what im looking for, i took appart the rear panels but dont see what in supposed to be disconnecting.

I do see 2 connectors with orange wires. Does that mean i can install a navigation system?
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Old May 24, 2012 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Pest007
Ok so i really dont know what im looking for, i took appart the rear panels but dont see what in supposed to be disconnecting.

I do see 2 connectors with orange wires. Does that mean i can install a navigation system?
post pics
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Old May 24, 2012 | 10:28 PM
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Ok so i really dont know what im looking for, i took appart the rear panels but dont see what in supposed to be disconnecting.

I do see 2 connectors with orange wires. Does that mean i can install a navigation system?
Yes your car is pre wired for navi if you see the orange fiber optic connector.
In my previous post I said disconnect the the battery.
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Yeah sorry about that i was reading a thread somewhere else and mixed up my answers! Ill report back tomorrow with my results

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Thanks shardul worked like a charm!
If the problem persists i should get it checked out
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