How do you remove a COMAND stereo unit?

You may have two screws or a locking tab that holds the ashtray in place. On the back of the ashtray, you will see electrical wires plugged on the back of the cigarette outlet. Unplug the electrical connector. Remove the CD changer or storage compartment if you don’t have a CD changer.

Why is my Navi CD not working properly?

Make sure the Navi disk itself isn’t damaged. If your stereo has only one slot for the Navigation DVD and audio CD, try inserting an audio CD or DVD to see it that works properly. If it does then the problem may be your disk and not the optical lens.

How to remove COMAND stereo radio unit Mercedes Benz E320?

Once you remove the CD changer you will have access to two bolts at the bottom of the COMAN head unit. These two bolts have Torx heads. You will need to get the bolts loose, they can not be removed completely.

Why is my navigation DVD not loading on my stereo?

If your stereo has only one slot for the Navigation DVD and audio CD, try inserting an audio CD or DVD to see it that works properly. If it does then the problem may be your disk and not the optical lens. If you are trying to update the navigation system using an update DVD you may get an error message saying Loading Navigation.

How to soft reset COMAND / nav radio system?

How to perform a soft reset of the COMAND / NAV Radio System. Find the fuse box under the dashboard. Pry the side cover, look for fuse 26 and 28 and remove both fuses. The second fuse box may be on the left side of the trunk. Locate and remove fuse 6. Take out the key from the ignition and don’t turn on the car for at least 15 minutes.

How is the audio system in a Mercedes Benz connected?

All the audio related systems in the car are connected via the fiber optic cable in series, forming a ring or a loop. The signal will travel through all the different components and return back to the same component if required. Components that are part of the fiber optic ring are:

How to identify which Mercedes command head unit my?

Mercedes-Benz NTG 5 COMAND (NTG5HU) is found on several models including W205, V-Class, W222, GLC, etc. It has built-in Bluetooth calling, DVD drive, ability to playback DVD, CD, MP3. Build in navigation and even a built-in hard disk for storing music files.

What to do if there is no audio in your car?

Still no audio, remove fiber optic coupler, place back into original connector and connect back to CD changer. 9) Follow white side of fiber optic cable to next component in line. On the E430, the telephone was next in line. 10) Note the key on the connector along with the location of the red and white ends of the cables.

Is there a problem with the factory fitted Navi unit?

The car has the factory fitted CD70 Navi system. After a little internet research I have managed to get hold of a CD that appears to work but I am worried there is a bigger problem with my GPS system somewhere.

Can a Vauxhall Navi unit replace a CD30?

A lot of people use the cd70 navi to replace the cd30. They tend to use the cheap ebay GPS aerials which are troublesome to say the least. I’ve tried them on a few vauxhalls now and wouldnt recommend them, stick to OEM aerial… You can tell if the car has the OEM GPS antenna as it will be a big chunky unit.

How to remove radio / navigation / command from 2010?

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How do you remove the Coman head unit?

Remove the CD changer or storage compartment if you don’t have a CD changer. This is the part that has your Hazard Button, door lock/unlock switch, ESP and heated seat buttons if your car is equipped with heated seats. Once you remove the CD changer you will have access to two bolts at the bottom of the COMAN head unit.

Is there an eject button on a CD changer?

2nd yes, this is the 2nd changer that is in the glove box. Thanks for responding. When you push the eject button on the changer can you hear any mechanical sounds coming from inside… if there is no sound at all then you could try cutting the power and reconnecting it (although its not likely that its going to work).

How can I Fix my Mercedes CD player?

But below you will see a so called “remedy”, I found this on a site that does repairs on factory radios/cd players (I am in NY at the moment and they are in FL almost 5 hrs from Miami)…does this method work? I don’t have the stereo code…how can I find it?

What should I do if my CD changer is jammed?

A. Before thinking of repair, disconnect the CD changer. Wait several minutes then reconnect. This may act as a “Reset” and bring the CD changer back to life. In some cases, disconnecting one of the battery terminals for several minutes may be easier. If this does not take care of the problem, see Shipping before sending for repair.

Can a CD changer be retained on a Mercedes Benz?

Hi Thomas, the CD changer is unfortunately not retainable when changing out the OEM headunit on a MOST equipped vehicle. That being said, you will gain so many better features by changing the headunit out, that losing the CD changer should be a pretty easy compromise.

What happens when a CD changer goes down?

When one of these components (in yellow) goes down your COMAND will stop functioning. Let’s say your CD changer fails. You will not be able use the COMAND at all. The system will turn on and then off or will turn on but you will have no sound. The COMAND will typically power on and then go off, get stuck, have no sound or not power on.

How to reset audio / radio / CD changer on Mercedes Benz W211?

Here are the instruction on how to reset the audio/radio/command/cd changer system on a E-Class W211. If you have different Mercedes-Benz model, you will have different fuse numbers assigned to your command, radio, CD changer and audio gateway.

Are there radio replacements for Mercedes Benz COMAND?

Driven Audio is now offering the world’s first radio replacement module to work with many Mercedes-Benz COMAND Radioequipped vehicles on the M.O.S.T network. Many Mercedes radios from 2003 to 2008 vehicles, don’t have Bluetooth or they have outdated Bluetooth that may not be compatible with today’s phones.