C-Class (W204) 2008 - 2014: C180K, C200K, C230, C280, C300, C350, C200CDI, C220CDI, C320CDI

*HELP! Installing North American maps on command NAV

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old May 22, 2012 | 11:28 AM
  #1  
papismado15's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
c 230 4 matic
Arrow *HELP! Installing North American maps on command NAV

Hi ,
I just retrofitted the command Nav 7" screen on to my class,
and I have European maps installed...
What is the fastest way to install the North America maps..

I read once somewhere that you can download it for free?

any help would be greatly appreciated

Thanks
Reply
Old May 22, 2012 | 01:01 PM
  #2  
Invain15's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 375
Likes: 0
From: Gaithersburg, MD
4matic C300
I'm not sure if you can just download the maps since MB makes you pay for them here in the states and load a disc into our systems. You may have to either buy the disk or join a GB in order to get them. If anyone else knows different please let me know.
Reply
Old May 22, 2012 | 02:25 PM
  #3  
global33's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 107
Likes: 0
2011 C300 4matic sport
Not that easy. If you have euro-spec COMAND then it will not recognize a US map update. You will probably need to wipe clean the firmware and get a US-spec firmware installed first, then US Nav.
Reply
Old May 22, 2012 | 03:58 PM
  #4  
caligreenzzz's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 682
Likes: 4
W204




Originally Posted by global33
Not that easy. If you have euro-spec COMAND then it will not recognize a US map update. You will probably need to wipe clean the firmware and get a US-spec firmware installed first, then US Nav.


either get in on a group buy on the other benz site, or buy it online, or ebay, etc....once you have the disc then simply insert it and let it install....
Reply
Old May 22, 2012 | 04:39 PM
  #5  
papismado15's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
c 230 4 matic
Originally Posted by caligreenzzz








either get in on a group buy on the other benz site, or buy it online, or ebay, etc....once you have the disc then simply insert it and let it install....
Hey , so I don't need to wipe clean the firmware and get a US-spec firmware installed first?

Thanks for all the help

what about downloading from torrents?
Reply
Old May 22, 2012 | 05:03 PM
  #6  
global33's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 107
Likes: 0
2011 C300 4matic sport
If you truly have a euro-COMAND it will not recognize the US map update. Totally different software. There are people who have switched their US cars to euro spec and it's not a simple DVD insert.
Reply
Old May 22, 2012 | 06:22 PM
  #7  
caligreenzzz's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 682
Likes: 4
W204
Originally Posted by global33
If you truly have a euro-COMAND it will not recognize the US map update. Totally different software. There are people who have switched their US cars to euro spec and it's not a simple DVD insert.


i have a euro comand and it did recognize the US map update and it was a simple DVD insert....
Reply
Old May 22, 2012 | 11:43 PM
  #8  
dgghostkilla's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 473
Likes: 0
From: PA
2012 E350 4-matic SPORT
DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT "FOR FREE". So 3 weeks ago i download it and burned it into a double layer dvd. everything looked great, no errors no nothing. Then i turn my car on and insert the dvd into slot one. then at 4% install it crashed. At this point there was no longer a NAV SYSTEM, no maps. just this


Last edited by dgghostkilla; May 22, 2012 at 11:46 PM.
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old May 22, 2012 | 11:46 PM
  #9  
dgghostkilla's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 473
Likes: 0
From: PA
2012 E350 4-matic SPORT
moral of the story is, I ended up buying the NavTeq DVD in order to fix this ****.
Reply
Old May 23, 2012 | 12:04 AM
  #10  
caligreenzzz's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 682
Likes: 4
W204
i would agree with killa, joining a group buy will save you over 200.00 though...
Reply
Old May 23, 2012 | 01:21 AM
  #11  
papismado15's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
c 230 4 matic
Can I get a copy from the group buy? Or would I have to wait till everyone ships to the next person...

Thanks
Reply
Old May 23, 2012 | 07:39 AM
  #12  
dgghostkilla's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 473
Likes: 0
From: PA
2012 E350 4-matic SPORT
right now there is also the 50 dollar gift card mail in rebate as well.

look i paid 263.00 by buying it at my local dealer and save like 10 bucks on shipping. i sold it for 199.00 but only pocketed 192.00 after paypal charges or what not. Then i'll be getting my 50 dollar mail in rebate of course.

Last edited by dgghostkilla; May 23, 2012 at 07:43 AM.
Reply
Old May 23, 2012 | 07:40 AM
  #13  
dgghostkilla's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 473
Likes: 0
From: PA
2012 E350 4-matic SPORT
Limited time special offer! Order this map update before June 30th, 2012 and receive a $50 Mercedes-Benz Visa® Prepaid Card.*
For details, click here.

http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INT...gationMenu=YES
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:10 AM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE