w211 radio

[BIG_G_1979]

Hi guys was wondering whether I can upgrade me standard radio for the one with sat Nav dvd player and what's involved? Is it a matter of buying a new headunit and would it just plug in and ready to go or is there other stuff I would need? Tia

 

[bob6600]

Original MB or aftermarket?

 

[BIG_G_1979]

I was hoping for original unit

 

[Diesel Benz]

Depends on what you have at the moment. If Audio 20 CD (NTG1), then Comand NTG2.5 is not too difficult. If Audio 20 CC, then NTG1 COMAND would be easy but a bit outdated and would need a separate Navi unit to the trunk.

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/electronics/96633-all-you-wanted-know-about-comand-aps-ntg-2-5-a.html

 

[BIG_G_1979]

How do I go about finding out what I have? Here a pic of what I have

http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/garethbevan59/media/DSC_0395_zpsisbvt18a.jpg.html

 

[BIG_G_1979]

Radio I would like to buy and fit (dvd and sat Nat)

http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/g...shot_2016-01-30-12-54-18_zpsb6tgqisr.png.html

 

[bob6600]

From Comand's website

Retrofitting Comand

One of the pitfalls we have seen is customers sourcing their own NTG 2.5 comand and plugging it straight in to the existing Audio-20 loom in their car. This causes damage and blown fuses. It is imperative that you use a good loom converter to adapt your cars wiring. Another common issue is that of the comand coming up 'Auto theft protected'. This occurs when an NTG 2.5 comand with recent firmware on it is removed from a car and then installed into another vehicle. To unlock this requires DAS/Xentry access. We can do this but unless we are absolutely sure of the source of the comand unit itself we wont. Mercedes are now storing serial numbers of comand units and cross referencing these during installation. We know of at least one customer who bought a Comand from a well known auction site, took it it to his local dealer to have it installed and was told the unit was stolen. They promptly kept the unit in order to return it to the rightful owner. For this very reason we will not unlock a Comand unit unless we have supplied it or the source can be verified as legitimate.

 

[richard]

How do I go about finding out what I have? Here a pic of what I have

Merc Radio Photo by garethbevan59 | Photobucket

That is an Audio-20-CD NTG1

It is easiest to fit the COMAND NTG2.5 - but you must buy an adapter kit to use it or it will break when you plug it in.

https://www.commandonline.co.uk/W21....5-conversion-set-for-cars-without-phone.html

Richard

 

[BIG_G_1979]

Quite alot of money needs to be spent to upgrade, some helpful information I will need to weigh the need over expenditure. Thanks alot guys

 

[AMGeed]

^ This looks a great alternative to the MB Comand unit.

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/classifieds-general-sale/204263-alpine-satnav-sale.html

 

[bob6600]

Friend of mine is going HERE on Monday to have his W212 updated from basic Audio to Comand. So far they talk the talk and seem to know what they are on about so let's see how he gets on

 

[BIG_G_1979]

Great bob, please let us know how he gets on thanks

 

[bob6600]

Great bob, please let us know how he gets on thanks

All went well, media has been upgraded from Audio 20 to Comand 4.5 Online. All functions work, voice control etc. There was a map missing which was resolved afterwards and now everything is working as it should. Wasn't cheap but a good long term investment

 

[t-dawg1]

All went well, media has been upgraded from Audio 20 to Comand 4.5 Online. All functions work, voice control etc. There was a map missing which was resolved afterwards and now everything is working as it should. Wasn't cheap but a good long term investment

Can you please upload some pictures is like to see how it looks?

 

[bob6600]

It's not my vehicle so will try and get some sent. I did get one sent yesterday, mainly of the screen

 

[bob6600]

 

[t-dawg1]

Looks amazing

 

[Ted]

Jubilee Crescent!! First 32 years of my life I lived on that map!! Not literally of course. You're down by the aerodrome (near the black pad).

 

[Benzmanc]

I upgraded my Audio 20 to NTG4 myself for £540, still needs coding so it shows in the cluster but all works lovely - Linguatronic works great too, well pleased

 

[bob6600]

Jubilee Crescent!! First 32 years of my life I lived on that map!! Not literally of course. You're down by the aerodrome (near the black pad).

Haha yeh just around the corner. Been here over 27 years. Small world