US Navigation Maps Re-Loaded = $1500?
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US Navigation Maps Re-Loaded = $1500?
Hi,
When I was in Germany, I bought a 2011 U.S. spec C350. It came pre-loaded with U.S. maps. Mercedes installed the Europe maps for me. Now that I am back in the U.S., I called a MB dealer to get the U.S. maps reloaded on my system and they quoted me $1500 for the map DVDs. Is this normal? I didn't have to pay anything when I got the Europe maps installed. Do you think this could be covered under my warranty? Any other suggestions for cheaper alternatives?
When I was in Germany, I bought a 2011 U.S. spec C350. It came pre-loaded with U.S. maps. Mercedes installed the Europe maps for me. Now that I am back in the U.S., I called a MB dealer to get the U.S. maps reloaded on my system and they quoted me $1500 for the map DVDs. Is this normal? I didn't have to pay anything when I got the Europe maps installed. Do you think this could be covered under my warranty? Any other suggestions for cheaper alternatives?
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Hi,
When I was in Germany, I bought a 2011 U.S. spec C350. It came pre-loaded with U.S. maps. Mercedes installed the Europe maps for me. Now that I am back in the U.S., I called a MB dealer to get the U.S. maps reloaded on my system and they quoted me $1500 for the map DVDs. Is this normal? I didn't have to pay anything when I got the Europe maps installed. Do you think this could be covered under my warranty? Any other suggestions for cheaper alternatives?
When I was in Germany, I bought a 2011 U.S. spec C350. It came pre-loaded with U.S. maps. Mercedes installed the Europe maps for me. Now that I am back in the U.S., I called a MB dealer to get the U.S. maps reloaded on my system and they quoted me $1500 for the map DVDs. Is this normal? I didn't have to pay anything when I got the Europe maps installed. Do you think this could be covered under my warranty? Any other suggestions for cheaper alternatives?
www.navigation.com/mbusamap
888-628-4483
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I don't see why just loading the latest map update (one DVD) that is being offered right now at $249 wouldn't provide what you need. You can call the company that sells them and ask. Go to:
www.navigation.com/mbusamap
888-628-4483
www.navigation.com/mbusamap
888-628-4483
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Hmmm...I just called NavTeq and they told me that the 2011 navigation discs are not available yet and that I may have to wait until they are released. NavTeq thinks that the upgrade discs are the only thing required to load the maps.
Going to go call the MB dealer again to clarify why it costs $1500 when the discs costs much less.
Going to go call the MB dealer again to clarify why it costs $1500 when the discs costs much less.
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When update disk install @ slot 1, map data in HD partation HDD3 is deleted and new data from DVD is copied.
Try update route.
See post 61 in following link, latest V7 2010 disk image available.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w204...ml#post4615395
Try update route.
See post 61 in following link, latest V7 2010 disk image available.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w204...ml#post4615395
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And 2 months later...
I got U.S. maps installed.
MB in Newport Beach had my car for a week and couldn't figure it out. They told me that they'd have to work with Germany to figure out what's wrong. I finally got fed up and took it to MB in San Diego even though they didn't want me to and they fixed it after getting some info from Germany.
MB in Newport Beach had my car for a week and couldn't figure it out. They told me that they'd have to work with Germany to figure out what's wrong. I finally got fed up and took it to MB in San Diego even though they didn't want me to and they fixed it after getting some info from Germany.
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I got U.S. maps installed.
MB in Newport Beach had my car for a week and couldn't figure it out. They told me that they'd have to work with Germany to figure out what's wrong. I finally got fed up and took it to MB in San Diego even though they didn't want me to and they fixed it after getting some info from Germany.
MB in Newport Beach had my car for a week and couldn't figure it out. They told me that they'd have to work with Germany to figure out what's wrong. I finally got fed up and took it to MB in San Diego even though they didn't want me to and they fixed it after getting some info from Germany.
Seems like others have said, that once you set your region to the US, and reload the MAPs, it should have been good to go.
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MB DVD UPDATE 2011
I recently updated my 2008 C300 MM Navigation with the 2011 Maps from a burned CD of the MB MELO Disc given to me from a friend. If anyone is interested i will sent the CD out. I have two screenshoots i took with my Iphone. Enjoy......
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DONE and DONE
To everyone who has already PM'ed me with your address....as promised am headed to the post office now.
The update disc should be with everyone by thursday the latest. 
Enjoy and please post reviews. thanx
The update disc should be with everyone by thursday the latest. Enjoy and please post reviews. thanx
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I guess everyone has gotten there disc expect for one member(by friday)...just wanted to know if you guys installed it yet and everything is working properly. thanx again, cant wait until 2012 updates
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As expected, it took about two hours to install, and it had to be done while the car was not moving. I tried to do it while the car was turned off to save some gas, but it kept turning the COMAND off after a few minutes each time. So I gave in, turned the car on, opened the garage door half-way and let it install.
Working great, and solved one issue for me already. Pre-update, my office's address wouldn't show up on the map (I guess the road was built a couple years ago), but now it does.
Thanks again!
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So I got a disk to update updates from Benz45. But it keeps coming up with disc unreadable. When I insert the disk no matter the slot 1-6 about a min later it will say disc unreadable. I try to perform the update via engineering menu (position 8.2 Map updates) and it doesn't see the cd either.
Benz45 sent another disc my way and same issue disc unreadable. Any ideas?!?
When i open the cd on a desktop computer I can see all the files on the and it looks like a legit image. Any have any thoughts?
Benz45 sent another disc my way and same issue disc unreadable. Any ideas?!?
When i open the cd on a desktop computer I can see all the files on the and it looks like a legit image. Any have any thoughts?
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