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Hello everyone....:) Excuse my english ...but I am Italian...so :o I just got a C220 CDI SW year 2003, with a Comand 2.0 DX (A 203 XXXX). I am trying to understand the config of my car.... and I have a few questions (very easy for you...I am sure)... Please help me :confused: 1 - How...

I am in the planning stages of attempting to install the iPod harness in to my W211. I already have Comand APS, Factory phone, Harmon Kardon, etc. So it should not need any Star Diagnostic "tweaks" post install. I have secured the "use" of a Mercedes WIS DVD for the W211 but the retrofit...

hi people, basically i have just installed some sunvisor screens in my c class and wish to install a slimline ps2 in my glovebox, now there is enough room as its a 95 model with no passenger air bag, however i need to find some way of a tidy installation for power, i am not going to use an...

Can someone tell me the best place to get a CD changer and how much I can expect to pay for it, and fitting. Do I need to use the MB one? What is the fibre optic cable? Where do I get it and how much? I would greatly appreciate any help as I am confused about it all. Tks much, Misty...

for those wishing to do so here is an example on a e500.

This is quite a complex mod and if you aren’t sure you can do then don’t. My local dealer said to me that fitting folding mirrors is to a RHD car is not on there job list and therefore “you’re on your own”!! Very reassuring! The aim is to go from this: To this: First you will need...

Hmmm, Tried to install my Alpine head unit at the weekend, connected up the ISO leads and ...... nothing! I know the head unit works, all the fuses are intact, is there some wiring connection I have missed. As far as I can see it was straight plug for plug - minus the steering wheel controls...

Has anyone who uses a tomtom go fitted a permanent install kit? I have a TTG700 and have purchased a VIB (radio interface unit) from e-bay. The problem is that my docking station doesn't have the 10-core (?) cable that connects the TTG to the VIB interface. I wouldn't have any problems making up...

All Newbie to the site, but did search for this and didn't find the specific answers. I am a bit of a MB thickie, so don't know car model numbers etc - please bear with me. Right - I have a current shape E320 CDI estate (2004 model) with COMAND - I assume this is COMAND APS on the latest...

HOWTO: install a CD changer into a CLK cabriolet. I recently went through the exercise of installing a Mercedes 6 disc CD changer into the boot of my CLK cabriolet and hooked it up to my COMAND. To do this, here is what I did. I bought the changer and the bracket off eBay. The power/wakeup...

HOWTO: install a CD changer into a CLK cabriolet. I recently went through the exercise of installing a Mercedes 6 disc CD changer into the boot of my CLK cabriolet and hooked it up to my COMAND. To do this, here is what I did. I bought the changer and the bracket off eBay. The power/wakeup...

Detailed below are the steps I took to install COMAND into my facelifted A208 CLK320 cabriolet. A short note on the type of COMAND to obtain; Always, if at all possible get the newest COMAND for your type of vehicle. The installation will be a lot easier if your unit was designed for...

Detailed below are the steps I took to install COMAND into my facelifted A208 CLK320 cabriolet. A short note on the type of COMAND to obtain; Always, if at all possible get the newest COMAND for your type of vehicle. The installation will be a lot easier if your unit was designed for...

Following the COMAND install I have now fitted an ipod dock in the centre console cubby. It's connected to the aux in on COMAND and powered by a Belkin ipod car charger, works fine on the road and the lid closes to hid it all away. There is no track display or control of the player, its...

hi my mother in law has asked me to try and get her a (Cheap as poss) fold down screen that can play DVD for her car. She doesnt want to spend any more than £150. she wants a fold down screen that is stuck to the roof of the car and a DVD player. from the DVD install i did on my CLK...

Hi guys, Does anybody now if it is possible to attach a Kompressor to a standard 2004 CLK W209 320 engine. Would it be possible to attach a Kompressor from a SLK32 AMG R170 320 is it the same engine? If this is possible what else would you need to make it work or is it a waste of time...

I recently saw a supercharger for sale on e-bay and was tempted to purchase it to fit on my C36. Does anyone know if this would be possible and what mods might need to be performed to make it run properly. I think the supercharger in question was from a V8 but on checking the manu web site they...

Hi, Is it possible to install an APS2 comand unit ( originally fitted to a W210 E55 '99 model ) into a S320 '00 model. There is a DIN space below the factory fitted Audio system which currently is a storage compartment. I guess I basically want to know : a) Will it be a straight...

This mod was inspired by Shude who on a separate thread listed the parts you would need to do this mod. I'm not aware of anyone doing it though! The problem is the kids DVDs and CD players, phone chargers and various gadgets that all need power from the cigarette lighter in the dashboard :(

hi from oz I am fitting a vdo gc cruise control to my 1995 e220 and to set the programme switch I need to know the number of speed signal pulses per km.any help much appreciated. doug I have just found my answer :bannana: it is 4,200 pulses per km...