Installing a Comand APS into 2006/07 W203 C Class ?

[Muppet2002]

Hi All,

I have a C Class (C200 CDI Sport Edition) on order for 1st of March, but it is coming with the Audio 20 system I think. I have factory fit sat nav in my current Audi, and upgraded to that myself from the standard head unit (this involved fitting a GPS antenae and splicing into the Can-Bus on the car, as well as recoding the system via VagCom software.

I have searched the net but cannot find any comprehensive guide to upgrading the standard head unit to the Comand.

The Apeture in the dash is the same size, so no trimming required, but does the Comand use the same connectors as the Audio 20 ? ie no special convertor loom required ? obviously a gps antanea would need to be added, but I would expect to be able to mount that under the dash somewhere.

I understand that some re-coding would be needed too, and that you cant buy the Mercedes software like you can with VAG cars ? so you have to have a dealer do that part for you.

Is there something Im missing here or is it just a case of sliding the old unit out, sliding the new one in, adding GPS and recoding it ?

 

[television]

Alfie

Alfie will answer this for you.

 

[television]

Alfie

Alfie will answer this for you.

 

[ravens1488]

Hello, it`s pretty easy to install the Comand in your car! If you`re searching for a complete kit, send me an PN!

Chris

 

[Alfie]

Hi All,

I have a C Class (C200 CDI Sport Edition) on order for 1st of March, but it is coming with the Audio 20 system I think. I have factory fit sat nav in my current Audi, and upgraded to that myself from the standard head unit (this involved fitting a GPS antenae and splicing into the Can-Bus on the car, as well as recoding the system via VagCom software.

I have searched the net but cannot find any comprehensive guide to upgrading the standard head unit to the Comand.

The Apeture in the dash is the same size, so no trimming required, but does the Comand use the same connectors as the Audio 20 ? ie no special convertor loom required ? obviously a gps antanea would need to be added, but I would expect to be able to mount that under the dash somewhere.

I understand that some re-coding would be needed too, and that you cant buy the Mercedes software like you can with VAG cars ? so you have to have a dealer do that part for you.

Is there something Im missing here or is it just a case of sliding the old unit out, sliding the new one in, adding GPS and recoding it ?

If you want a quote to supply or supply and install or just install, let me know.

Send me an email to sales@comand.couk

 

[Muppet2002]

If you want a quote to supply or supply and install or just install, let me know.

Send me an email to sales@comand.couk

Ah !!! I think I may already have done !

I didnt know you were the same chap

I have your quote, and I'm sure its very competetive but I'm just trying to keep my costs down as much as possible !

So far I have managed to pick up a Nav DVD (6.3) and the Ipod install kit, so I guess I just need the main unit and fitting - im not afraid of the fitting depending on whats involved, but if its your business then I can understand its something of a conflict of interest for you to give instructions here !