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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 08:47 AM
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Update Maps for 2012 C300 W204

Hi,

I have been reading over some threads with not a clear direction on how to do a map update at a reasonable cost. I have Comand 4.5. If purchased at a dealership, what is the expected cost and would it be the same across most MB dealers? Other suggestions would be great too! (tried eBay, nothing seen).

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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 04:34 PM
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part number is 204-870-96-96
it's a usb memory stick with the new 2015 maps on it.
you plug it in your usb connection in your glove box.
for 2012 c300 I updated my c300 the other day takes around 90 minutes.
first plug it in your glove box turn the car on turn on your navigation NOW PRESS CENTER COMMAND KNOB AND BACK AND CLEAR BUTTON ALL AT THE SAME TIME.
IT WILL SHOW THE SCREEN WITH PRESENT SW AND HARDWARE VERSION.
AT THE BOTTOM YOU WILL CENTER OPTION TO UPDATE YOUR NAV PRESS FOR UPDATE 2 TIMES TO CONFIRM AND IT WILL START THE UPDATING.
take picture of present software version before you update. when your done with the new map update it should see E10 at the end of the new software version by once again pushing down [LIKE KEYBOARD KEY] the center command knob in the middle and clear and back button all at the same time .
the nav has to be on first . you should now see E10 at the end of the software version if you do then you're all set with the new maps.
the maps were released in march of 2015.
the cheapest I seen on the internet was 211.00 dollars


this is for all 2012 guys since there's absolutely no information out their for us guys .

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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 05:53 PM
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tekfoc,

Thanks so much for the part #. Makes searching easier. So no PIN number or dealership visit needed?

Thanks

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Old Sep 3, 2015 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by thomles
tekfoc,

Thanks so much for the part #. Makes searching easier. So no PIN number or dealership visit needed?

Thanks

Tom
no once you use the memory stick drive the drive is married to your vehicle vin and supposedly won't work on another car of same year and model.
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Old Jul 11, 2016 | 05:44 PM
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i assume install procedure will be the same for 13 model?
is there a 16 map update now?
thanks
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Old Jul 11, 2016 | 08:40 PM
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I was wondering, if I don't have Navigation on my c250, can I use Map USB update to get a fully working Navigation?
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Old Jul 11, 2016 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by tekfoc
part number is 204-870-96-96
it's a usb memory stick with the new 2015 maps on it.
you plug it in your usb connection in your glove box.
for 2012 c300 I updated my c300 the other day takes around 90 minutes.
first plug it in your glove box turn the car on turn on your navigation NOW PRESS CENTER COMMAND KNOB AND BACK AND CLEAR BUTTON ALL AT THE SAME TIME.
IT WILL SHOW THE SCREEN WITH PRESENT SW AND HARDWARE VERSION.
AT THE BOTTOM YOU WILL CENTER OPTION TO UPDATE YOUR NAV PRESS FOR UPDATE 2 TIMES TO CONFIRM AND IT WILL START THE UPDATING.
take picture of present software version before you update. when your done with the new map update it should see E10 at the end of the new software version by once again pushing down [LIKE KEYBOARD KEY] the center command knob in the middle and clear and back button all at the same time .
the nav has to be on first . you should now see E10 at the end of the software version if you do then you're all set with the new maps.
the maps were released in march of 2015.
the cheapest I seen on the internet was 211.00 dollars


this is for all 2012 guys since there's absolutely no information out their for us guys .
Weird. I though that the Map Update came via DVD not a usb?

And odd enough I have a 2012 LCI with NTG4.5 and I have a USB slot in my center armrest, and for me to do a Navigation Map Update, I needed a Mercedes 2015 Map DVD with a specific code for the vin.
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Old Jul 12, 2016 | 12:08 PM
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Weird. I though that the Map Update came via DVD not a usb?

And odd enough I have a 2012 LCI with NTG4.5 and I have a USB slot in my center armrest, and for me to do a Navigation Map Update, I needed a Mercedes 2015 Map DVD with a specific code for the vin.
i have audio 20 with nav.
non hk stereo .
I also have usb in armrest and usb in glovebox.
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Old Jul 12, 2016 | 10:08 PM
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Ahhhhh that means you are using the Garmin Pocket system or addon that was added.

For the OP looking for an answer, I know for sure that the NTG4.5 systems won't update unless you get the code through XENTRY or DAS I think.
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Old Jul 13, 2016 | 05:26 AM
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No I have the built in factory navigation just don't have the hk in my car
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Old Jul 13, 2016 | 05:23 PM
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No I have the built in factory navigation just don't have the hk in my car
Do you have the navigation module in your glovebox?

There are two systems available. There is COMAND hard drive based navigation (7" screen) and Map Pilot (uses the 5" screen) and has a black box in the glovebox.
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Old Jul 13, 2016 | 07:39 PM
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I have the command navagation built in .

I just don't have upgraded stereo.
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Old Jul 14, 2016 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by tekfoc
I have the command navagation built in .

I just don't have upgraded stereo.
Ok this makes absolutely no sense.
First you said you have Audio 20 with Navigation,
Now you say you have COMMAND but with out HK.

Audio 20 and COMMAND are two completely different systems.

Audio 20 has a 7" screen which uses a Garmin SD card based Navigation system.
COMMAND has the 8.4" screen which uses the navigation from a Hard Drive based system.

Audio 20 with Garmin can be upgraded via USB, but the COMMAND system and it doesn't matter if you have the HK upgrade or not, that won't make a difference, will always use a DVD for a Map Update. That DVD is cheap, but getting a code that is directly linked to your VIN is the most expensive part.
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Old Jul 14, 2016 | 04:22 PM
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Old Jul 14, 2016 | 04:26 PM
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Old Jul 14, 2016 | 10:06 PM
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Okay so just like we said. You do not have COMMAND
You just have Audio 20 with the Accessory Nav which is called UMI (Universal Medial Interface)

Thus meaning you can update your NAV with the USB, but if you have COMMAND, that means you would need command DVDs, and a code which is linked to your VIN.
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Old Jul 15, 2016 | 01:30 PM
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This is great info. Thank both of you for the thorough explanations. Helps the rest of us for sure!!
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Old Jul 15, 2016 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Andriy242
Okay so just like we said. You do not have COMMAND
You just have Audio 20 with the Accessory Nav which is called UMI (Universal Medial Interface)

Thus meaning you can update your NAV with the USB, but if you have COMMAND, that means you would need command DVDs, and a code which is linked to your VIN.
my mistake making the comment that I have command .
I did mention earlier that I have audio 20.
I have command and HK on my other Mercedes.
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Originally Posted by stgry1
This is great info. Thank both of you for the thorough explanations. Helps the rest of us for sure!!
glad to help.
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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 04:21 PM
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Does anyone have information on updating my navigation to European maps? i will be shipping my vehicle to England from Illinois and would like to still be able to use the navi.
thank you in advance for any info
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Old Aug 6, 2016 | 10:15 PM
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Does anyone have information on updating my navigation to European maps? i will be shipping my vehicle to England from Illinois and would like to still be able to use the navi.
thank you in advance for any info
I believe it is just the same procedure outlined above (whichever is applicable to your vehicle) but with the european maps.
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2013 C350 4Matic SD drive update instructions needed

@tekfoc - Thanks for the detailed instructions for installing the USB maps update. Are the setup instructions the same for installing the SD drive maps update? My dealer says that my care requires an SD drive update, not the USB or DVD updates. Thanks for the great info!
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@tekfoc - Thanks for the detailed instructions for installing the USB maps update. Are the setup instructions the same for installing the SD drive maps update? My dealer says that my care requires an SD drive update, not the USB or DVD updates. Thanks for the great info!
glad to help.

instructions are located with the sd map package when you purchase it.
should be very similar.
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Thanks so much! Do you happen to know the SD card part number for a 2013 C350 4Matic? Thanks again!
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