Comand Unit W220 Siemens

[nedosharry]

I am really struggling to find a replacement Comand Unit for my 2004 S Class. Seem to be able to locate Bosch models with no difficulty ~ but the Siemens version seems as rare as hens' teeth. Have done the "usual" ~ ebay searches + breaker yards for the last couple of months. I guess that I could buy the new unit from Merc main dealer ~ but the price of £4.5K is probably more than the car is worth!!!
I have had my faulty unit checked over by a specialist repair centre + my main merc dealer ~ neither are able to advise me as to what the fault is. On power up ~ blank screen save for a slight flicker line ~ indicates power getting into the unit.
I have had an indication that "tradesolution07" on Ebay ~ supplier in Hong Kong ~ has replacement units that will "do the job". Has anybody ever purchased a unit from them? They seem to have a good feedback rating.
Has anybody any other ideas as to a replacement unit?
cheers
John

 

[nedosharry]

Anybody any ideas???

 

[mauno]

I might be able to repair it

 

[npuk]

Search ebay / google for 'comand repair' there are companies that can repair them. Contact one of them.

Search european ebay sites like ebay germany as well as the units are the same.

 

[nedosharry]

Sorted

Finally managed to find a Siemens Comand Unit...supplied by Richard Bennett of Car Audio Technics
[email protected]
01277 229666
Richard took my faulty unit in part exchange and supplied a replacement for 10% of the price quoted by my Mercedes Dealer. Have just fitted replacement unit ~ perfect.
Highly recommended for anybody else seeking a Comand Unit.