Navigation Update - what is latest?
11-29-2015, 07:18 PM
#1
Navigation Update - what is latest?
I've heard that Navigation updates usually get released in November - any idea what the latest version to ask for is? Is it just called the 2016 update?
To avoid confusion with people that might suggest I just buy it online or get a copy on eBay, here is the vehicle it is for:
MODEL 221.183
To avoid confusion with people that might suggest I just buy it online or get a copy on eBay, here is the vehicle it is for:
MODEL 221.183
with CODE (494) USA Version
with CODE (530) COMAND DVD APS USA Navigation
with CODE (803) Model Year 2013
11-30-2015, 09:17 AM
#2
Super Member
Maps for your vehicle MUST be purchased from a dealer. The reason is that 2010 and newer vehicles require a unique decryption key based on VIN number for each map update. This makes it impossible to use a navigation disk purchased from EBAY. The dealer must transmit your VIN number to MBUSA along with a purchase order to get the decryption key. For vehicles prior to 2010, no encryption is used, and the disks can be used on multiple vehicles.
12-02-2015, 01:47 PM
#4
Junior Member
Also interested in latest map updates
I just bought a 2007 s550 and am in the process of having the dealer update the COMAND system (I've been quoted $250 
). Next on the list is updating the maps so I'm interested in what the latest is as well. For that, I've been quoted $225 although I've read that I can get something off ebay or borrow/rent one because the 2007-2009 didn't do the PIN thing.
Unfortunately, searching ebay is a bit of a nightmare.
). Next on the list is updating the maps so I'm interested in what the latest is as well. For that, I've been quoted $225 although I've read that I can get something off ebay or borrow/rent one because the 2007-2009 didn't do the PIN thing.Unfortunately, searching ebay is a bit of a nightmare.
Last edited by Luthian; 12-02-2015 at 01:48 PM. Reason: update smiley
12-02-2015, 03:38 PM
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2015 S550
I just bought a 2007 s550 and am in the process of having the dealer update the COMAND system (I've been quoted $250 ). Next on the list is updating the maps so I'm interested in what the latest is as well. For that, I've been quoted $225 although I've read that I can get something off ebay or borrow/rent one because the 2007-2009 didn't do the PIN thing.
Unfortunately, searching ebay is a bit of a nightmare.
). Next on the list is updating the maps so I'm interested in what the latest is as well. For that, I've been quoted $225 although I've read that I can get something off ebay or borrow/rent one because the 2007-2009 didn't do the PIN thing.Unfortunately, searching ebay is a bit of a nightmare.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Ben...pRu0~E&vxp=mtr
12-02-2015, 09:49 PM
#6
Junior Member
If you're OK with the 2012 maps, here's one for cheap:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Ben...pRu0~E&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Ben...pRu0~E&vxp=mtr
If anyone else has info, please let me know.
