What does comand stand for Mercedes?
Cockpit Management and Data System
What is Mercedes-Benz COMAND®? June 30th, 2018 by Fletcher Jones Motorcars Newport. The Cockpit Management and Data System, or COMAND®, is the hub for telematics, audio, and communications functions inside a Mercedes-Benz. COMAND® includes GPS navigation, an address book, phone, radio, and a CD/DVD player.
What to do if your Mercedes COMAND control knob is broken?
Save money by simply replacing the broken plastic shaft with a new aluminum version of it. You can replace the broken shaft yourself or send your Mercedes COMAND unit to a company such as IE Works, which will repair your unit and return it to you. Here is a link where you can order their service: Mercedes COMAND Broken Shaft Service on eBay
How to fix the Mercedes COMAND controller scroll wheel?
Mercedes Benz fix is to replace the complete knob and button unit, this is extremely expensive and would only fail again.. Knob rotating but no response on the monitor. Knob works up-down-left-right but no rotation. When the wheel is turned, no reaction on the screen will be shown.
Why is the scroll button on my Mercedes not working?
If all other functions are working except the scroll this indicates this shaft has deteriorated and snapped, this is an extremely common fault. Mercedes Benz fix is to replace the complete knob and button unit, this is extremely expensive and would only fail again.. Knob rotating but no response on the monitor.
Is it possible to replace COMAND in Mercedes Benz?
First, I just became aware of this solution; I have no association, dealings, or business interest with anyone connected to what follows. Adding a 3rd party head unit to replace COMAND in a Mercedes MOST fiber optics system has been impossible without replacing the amp and virtually everything connected to the fiber optic loop.
Save money by simply replacing the broken plastic shaft with a new aluminum version of it. You can replace the broken shaft yourself or send your Mercedes COMAND unit to a company such as IE Works, which will repair your unit and return it to you. Here is a link where you can order their service: Mercedes COMAND Broken Shaft Service on eBay
Mercedes Benz fix is to replace the complete knob and button unit, this is extremely expensive and would only fail again.. Knob rotating but no response on the monitor. Knob works up-down-left-right but no rotation. When the wheel is turned, no reaction on the screen will be shown.
If all other functions are working except the scroll this indicates this shaft has deteriorated and snapped, this is an extremely common fault. Mercedes Benz fix is to replace the complete knob and button unit, this is extremely expensive and would only fail again.. Knob rotating but no response on the monitor.
How to separate two halves of Mercedes COMAND controller?
Using plastic pry tools separate the two halves of the unit. Around the center of the unit you will be able to see the joint of the two halves of the unit. Again gently and in increments level the two halves apart. Take care not to damage the electrical ribbon which locates between the two halves.