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cxt32 · 10-28-2009, 07:05 AM

Hi,

Just got a new c-class and was wondering if anyone knew of any ways to stop the comand system disabling the dvd picture whilst in drive.

thanks

Ron Jr · 10-28-2009, 09:32 AM

At the present time you would need the VIm module from Mid-City. Search the froum for VIM. Most likely illegal

cxt32 · 10-28-2009, 10:19 AM

illegal? really? why is that?

Diesel Benz · 10-28-2009, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cxt32

illegal? really? why is that?

I don't know, do you know why speeding is illegal?

bulletspec · 10-28-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel Benz

I don't know, do you know why speeding is illegal?

LOL!!!!!!!!!!

rb23lb · 10-29-2009, 02:27 AM

i just got the VIM mod from midcity installed.... IT IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

CANT BELIEVE i waited 2 yrs to finally get it done...

been watching/glancing at movies while on long drives or in traffic with passangers, makes the car finally fully functional and greatly improves the entertainment value of the car tenfold.... u get to actually use that awesome dolby digital and dts sound system! btw, who watched movies when parked anyway? the dvd player in the car is useless without VIM in my opinion

Ron Jr · 10-29-2009, 03:41 AM

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Originally Posted by rb23lb

btw, who watched movies when parked anyway?

I do when I take my wife shopping, I HATE shopping.

cxt32 · 10-29-2009, 07:08 AM

anyone know of any places in the UK who do this?

glw · 10-30-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cxt32

illegal? really? why is that?

yep, per the ca vehicle code...

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27602. (a) A person may not drive a motor vehicle if a television receiver, a video monitor, or a television or video screen, or any other, similar means of visually displaying a television broadcast or video signal that produces entertainment or business applications, is operating and is located in the motor vehicle at any point forward of the back of the driver's seat, or is operating and visible to the driver while driving the motor vehicle.
(b) Subdivision (a) does not apply to the following equipment when installed in a vehicle:

(1) A vehicle information display.

(2) A global positioning display.

(3) A mapping display.

(4) A visual display used to enhance or supplement the driver's view forward, behind, or to the sides of a motor vehicle for the purpose of maneuvering the vehicle.

(5) A television receiver, video monitor, television or video screen, or any other, similar means of visually displaying a television broadcast or video signal, if that equipment has an interlock device that, when the motor vehicle is driven, disables the equipment for all uses except as a visual display as described in paragraphs (1) to (4), inclusive.

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