MOST COMAND-APS
COMAND-APS (ECE)
Part Numbers
For vehicles with option code 527 (ECE):
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Part No. | Notes |
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A2208274142 |
COMAND-APS (USA)
Part Numbers
For vehicles with option code 530 (USA):
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Part No. | Notes |
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A2208274242 |
COMAND-APS (Japan)
Although MOST powered, Japanese version of COMAND-APS system (option code 529) is completely different and therefore most likely nothing covered in this wiki applies to Japanese system.
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Part Numbers
For vehicles with option code 529 (Japan):
Part No. | Notes |
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A2208206089 | From Date: 30/09/2002 To Date: 14/01/2004 |
A2208701189 | From Date: 14/01/2004 (replaced by A2208703189) |
A2208703189 | From Date: 14/01/2004 |
Wiring diagram
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MOST 2-pin plug:
- 1 (orange) - MOST in
- 2 (orange) - MOST out
MQS 12-pin plug:
- 1 (brown) - Ground (left inner door sill - ECE, right inner door sill - USA)
- 2 (red/yellow) - Fuse 22 in left fuse box
- 3 (blue/black) - MOST wakeup
- 9 (white) - FBAS (rear display system intermediate connector)
- 10 (transparent) - GND FBAS (rear display system intermediate connector)
Hidden Menu
COMAND-APS hidden menu can be accessed by pressing buttons MUTE+1+3 and holding for a few seconds while in "Audio" menu.
Firmware Update
The latest COMAND-APS update disk for ECE and US models is W220589052200 released 04/10/2006 and updates COMAND-APS firmware to SW-Rel 22/06 - 25/06.
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Insert disk into the head unit and wait until update process finishes.
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Changes Introduced
There have been reports that firmware update is required after phone retrofits to get communication platform functionality recognized. Seemingly there are no visual changes introduced other than a new option in the hidden menu "Copy autostore stations to stat" that copies radio stations found to station buttons.
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Software Version in COMAND-APS Hidden Menu
The software version of head unit can be viewed in COMAND-APS hidden menu under "Components -> Media -> Software Versions / ???".
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Older Updates
The update disk W220589022200 has been made obsolete by the release of W220589052200 above.
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AV Test DVD
MB part number W240589002200. Not COMAND specific. Can be used to test any DVD and audio system.
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COMAND Removal
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