Why is the scroll button on my Mercedes COMAND not working?

Why is the scroll button on my Mercedes COMAND not working?

Knob works up-down-left-right but no rotation. When the wheel is turned, no reaction on the screen will be shown. All other functions such as confirming and tilting the controller are given. THE FAULT: A plastic shaft within the scroller knob unit snaps causing the scroll function to no longer work on the screen.

How to fix Mercedes COMAND controller rotary switch?

Using our part replace just the component that fails with an improved design part and restore full function permanently VEHICLES AFFECTED: C-Class W204, C204, S204. CLA-Class C117, X117. E-Class W212, S212, A207, C207.

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.

Why does my COMAND scroll wheel stop working?

It is a common fault on these vehicles for the comand controller knob to stop functioning correctly. A poor-quality plastic shaft within the controller knob unit snaps. This causes the common symptom of the scroller rotating as normal but for there to be no reaction on the screen.

Knob works up-down-left-right but no rotation. When the wheel is turned, no reaction on the screen will be shown. All other functions such as confirming and tilting the controller are given. THE FAULT: A plastic shaft within the scroller knob unit snaps causing the scroll function to no longer work on the screen.

Using our part replace just the component that fails with an improved design part and restore full function permanently VEHICLES AFFECTED: C-Class W204, C204, S204. CLA-Class C117, X117. E-Class W212, S212, A207, C207.

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.

It is a common fault on these vehicles for the comand controller knob to stop functioning correctly. A poor-quality plastic shaft within the controller knob unit snaps. This causes the common symptom of the scroller rotating as normal but for there to be no reaction on the screen.