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Check control unit versions of MOST components - AN82.85-P-0003-01T

IMPORTANT The specified menu interface of STAR DIAGNOSIS corresponds to the German DAS version 05/2004 and may differ from other versions.

  1. Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS to the data link connector (X11/4).
  2. Run DAS, enter vehicle model and select "Control units" menu option.
  3. In the "Control unit groups" menu select the following subgroups:
    • "Information and communication"
    • "Audio, video, navigation and telematics"
    • "Control unit versions of the MOST components"

    one after the other.

  4. Print out the list with all control unit versions in the "Control unit versions of the MOST components" menu.
  5. Compare the MB numbers on the printout with the control unit versions of the MOST components using the table and determine whether the MOST components have to be replaced.
    Fig 1: Locating Data Link Connector
    G07284739Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

The MOST components bearing the following MB numbers are to be replaced: 

MB number Designation Number
A211 820 60 89 Audio gateway control unit 1
A211 820 59 89 Audio gateway control unit 1
A211 870 24 89 Audio gateway control unit 1
A211 827 42 42 Audio gateway control unit 1
A211 827 17 42 Audio gateway control unit 1
A211 820 24 85 Hands-free system control unit 1
A211 820 49 85 Vehicle interface (portable CTEL) 1
A211 820 13 85 Vehicle interface (portable CTEL) 1
A211 820 99 26 Vehicle interface (portable CTEL) 1
A211 820 24 89 CD changer 1

IMPORTANT The audio gateway control unit and the COMAND have to have their software release constantly updated by flashing it.

IMPORTANT Make sure that the latest replacements for the MOST components designated for exchanging are available in order to be able to run COMAND.