Lit.91
Senior Member
Hi Guys,
I'm looking to retrofit a Comand unit to my 2006 w209 CLK (Face Lift). I have done a lot of reading on the topic but want to make sure that I'm 100% familiar with the process & know what I'm doing whilst at it - without having any concerns or uncertainties.
I'll only be choosing a unit which is from a w209 CLK (Face Lift) & comes with the original navigation disc.
Now - I'm familiar with the dash disassembling process & I'm pretty sure that the wiring loom stays the same as it was on the Audio 20 unit (currently with an ipod setup).
- Is there any point of adding AUX to the equation?
- Is it possible to add AUX with the ipod in place?
Is the radio antenna connector also the same or does it require an additional adapter?
Now moving on to the GPS antenna, the best place for it seems to be on top of the instrument cluster under the dash board - correct?
- Can someone recommend a reasonably priced antenna? the genuine units are favourable, but the price seems a little steep. I'll be happy with a good aftermarket GPS antenna.
Now I'm not sure of removing the cluster - all I know is that the front panelling comes off & you're left with four exposed torx screws.
- How do you remove the front panelling without producing any damage?
- Are there any step by step guides?
- Will I need special cluster removal tools?
I'm aware that the car will require coding afterwords to tell the internal system that a command unit has been installed - is this a simple process, or are there any tricks involved which some may not know about?
Lastly - any additional advice / information would be perfect, even if its on the topics which have already been covered.
Thanks
I'm looking to retrofit a Comand unit to my 2006 w209 CLK (Face Lift). I have done a lot of reading on the topic but want to make sure that I'm 100% familiar with the process & know what I'm doing whilst at it - without having any concerns or uncertainties.
I'll only be choosing a unit which is from a w209 CLK (Face Lift) & comes with the original navigation disc.
Now - I'm familiar with the dash disassembling process & I'm pretty sure that the wiring loom stays the same as it was on the Audio 20 unit (currently with an ipod setup).
- Is there any point of adding AUX to the equation?
- Is it possible to add AUX with the ipod in place?
Is the radio antenna connector also the same or does it require an additional adapter?
Now moving on to the GPS antenna, the best place for it seems to be on top of the instrument cluster under the dash board - correct?
- Can someone recommend a reasonably priced antenna? the genuine units are favourable, but the price seems a little steep. I'll be happy with a good aftermarket GPS antenna.
Now I'm not sure of removing the cluster - all I know is that the front panelling comes off & you're left with four exposed torx screws.
- How do you remove the front panelling without producing any damage?
- Are there any step by step guides?
- Will I need special cluster removal tools?
I'm aware that the car will require coding afterwords to tell the internal system that a command unit has been installed - is this a simple process, or are there any tricks involved which some may not know about?
Lastly - any additional advice / information would be perfect, even if its on the topics which have already been covered.
Thanks