Mercedes S320cdi 55 plate

[momomo]

Hi im new to the forum!

I recently bought a Mercedes S320cdi..

well i have a bit of a problem so i was wondering if someone could help me out. ive got a sat nav and dvd player in the car which are both from Mercedes and the thing is as part of their safety features the dvd player stops playing the dvd as soon as you you start driving and a safety message is displayed! What i wanted to have done was to disable that feature so the dvd still plays whilst the car is moving...as i have young kids who sit at the back and this would help on long journeys

If anyone knows what i need to do in order for me to do that i would really grateful for the help and suggestions!

Thanks
Mo

 

[psmart]

You need to take the car to anyone who has Star Diagnostics, preferably a Mercedes Independent Specialist as they are more ameniable, and ask them to code the unit to allow it to play whilst driving. Had it done to my Command this way and it works fine.

 

[momomo]

Ok thanks alot for the info!!
Also do they do it for free or charge you??

Thanks again

 

[robbo]

A MB dealership will probably charge you 1 hours labour!

 

[Rory]

I thought (on more recent software versions) MB has disabled the ability to disable this feature? There's no way a dealer would (officially) disable this.

Everyone says it's so their kids can watch films, by the way. But they can't really see the screen from the rear seat. You *will* get prosecuted if a Police officer notices it (and it stands out a lot at night).

 

[steve.link]

It is configurable yourself - depending on the software version.

Have a look at this link

http://www.freenetpages.co.uk/hp/towerpark/HIDDENMENUsv2.PDF

It works on the old shape S class if you have COMAND APS

 

[momomo]

Thanks alot guys ill try it out and let you know!

 

[momomo]

I tried the info in the pdf but it doesnt work! I think Mercedes have either disabled people accessing this menu on the newer cars as so many people know the codes now through spreading over the internet.
You wouldnt know anywhere else i could get some codes for an S-class (2005).

 

[steve.link]

If the codes in the pdf file don't work its probably because you have the latest version of the COMAND software (51/05). This disables access to both the engineering and hidden menus.

I'm not sure if you can retrospectively load the older version (17/04). The software disks are available for a few pounds - I think the part number is:
W211 589 00 22 00 for the E class so there could be a specific disk for the S class - best to check it out at the dealer

 

[momomo]

How different is the version? I mean isnt the newer one better with improvements or is it bascially the same with the menus disabled?

 

[steve.link]

How different is the version? I mean isnt the newer one better with improvements or is it bascially the same with the menus disabled?

Its very difficult to get any answers from MB on this question.

Certainly the latest version disables the engineering and hidden menus. I have also been told by MB Customer Services (via their technical department) that ver51/05 fixes the TMC icons (little red and yellow cars) appearing on the wrong side of the road.

I haven't tried this myself as I don't want to loose the "menu" facility.

I run ver 5 disk and software 15/04 and it all works fine apart from the TMC icon problem above and, in my view, "late" voice instructions on some manouvers. especially exiting roundabouts.

The earlier sotftware is still avaialable so I guess you could try it. However be aware that my experience/knowlege is based on an E class so there could be subtle differences for you S class even though the COMAND is essential the same