ricardovasco

Hi all. I just bought a CLK 500 04/04 .I'd like to install a navigation unit on it. Is there any model more trustble ( plug & play and no error)?

I've seen some models like these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...:X:RTQ:US:1123

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GENUINE-MERC...-/290628793842 ( is it a MB original one?)

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Dynavin-D99-M...item2ec185cef7

Have you guys installed any nav unit?

Regards
Ricardo

Yidney

Does your center console look exactly like the ones in the pictures or is it the faceleifted version? If it's the older version like in the pictures, any of those should work.

ricardovasco

Thanks Yidney. My center console is exactly as this one :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...:X:RTQ:US:1123


I know all of them should fit but Im afraid of some electronic errors that I can't reset anymore.. lol

Do you have one in your car?

Yidney

I have the factory unit, which is an antique by modern standards, but at least I know there are no issues.

ricardovasco

Thats good. Whats on it? Only am/fm, cd? Can you show me a pic?

Yidney

AM/FM/Sirius/Phone/One in-dash CD/input from 6-CD in glove box/NAV. For a pic, just go on e-bay or auto trader and look at any post-2005 CLK that has Nav.

ricardovasco

Thanks! However, I think its only available for 2005 onward. I mean, the complete one with phone,etc. Mine is 2004.

faran

I have Stock 2004 CLK500, not a convertible one. Also, planning to add the navigation, since car doesn't have it. Was wandering if you were able to install?

Can anyone tell the part number, if I go with OEM MB navigation unit which would be compatible with my 2004?

elijah

9,999.99$???!???? LINK 2

ricardovasco

You mean the MB genuine one? The part n is A 203 827 48 42

Im not sure if it fits on our car. I also have a CLK 500 coupe, w209, avantgarde. I was about to buy one like that :

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BENZ-Mercedes-w203-Navigation-DVD-GPS-C-Class-Radio-W211-W219-W209-W461-CLS-KlS-/270838605796?pt=Car_Audio_Video&hash=item3f0f3d27e 4&vxp=mtr

However, it can't be used with the Bose amplifier and not sure if it works with the Bose speakers so I gave up. I'd like to know if the genuine MB is just plug & play in our car or we do need to adapt any wire..etc.

Regards
Ricardo

faran

Thanks so much for the response guys!

Yes, if I go with the Aftermarket, need to replace the Bose speakers, while OEM will be old, but plug n play.

Thanks for your help and feedback.

ricardovasco

You welcome ,faran. Are you sure the OEM is just plug & play? I'd like to confirm that. If its I would buy one. The sellers of the aftermarket one said the Bose amplifier won't work but the speaker will. The only change is the amplifier ( the Bose amplifier will be replaced for the one inside the multimidia).

Anyway, lets make sure about the OEM one. I also prefer keeping the car with the original looking.

faran

Based on my research OEM should be plug n play, but need some experts advice too, since I am definitely a newbie

I need to do bit more research for an aftermarket one, since that's much more advanced and has more options.

faran

I found this one, which seems bit useful and helpful:

https://mbworld.org/forums/clk55-amg...io-clk500.html

Maybe anyone else has a better idea or input than this one?

sweet jones

I've heard nothing but good things from the Dynavin unit but don't have any personal experience myself.

Nealgobert

The factory nav is not 100% plug and play, although its close. When I installed one I had to buy a harness from the dealership to fit it. The new harness can be plugged in, but due to access to the original to remove and replace I found it easier to cut and splice it in.

The Dynavin is great. Although its not perfect (I haven't found any factory or aftermarket system that is) its generations beyond the stock unit. The major advantages are the larger touchscreen and the android operating system, allowing unlimited options when it comes to navigation (including google maps as seen in Audi), or any other program needed on Google Play (like Pandora for example). Steering controls and some multifunction display information from the stereo remains intact. System looks factory (with a 7" display instead of 5") and is plug and play with the factory nav harness. It is not, however, compatible with the Bose amp.

ricardovasco

Hi guys. I'd like just to make sure if I can replace my radio/tape for a OEM nav system.

I got this on my car:

http://pictures.dealer.com/s/segalmo...c25307324x.jpg

and wish this :

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/atta...lp-console.jpg


Is it just plug and play or I do need any adapter..wire replacement, amp replacemet,speakers,etc.

Who has done that?

Thank you so much.

Ricardo

Yidney

I can't anser whether it is plug and play, although the previous post suggests is is not exactly plug and ply but not difficult. However, if you are making the switch because you want navigation, I'm not sure that's a very good option. The pre 2005 nav was cd based, and I don't think you can get updates anymore. Maps and lists of restaurants and such will be way out of date. Heck, Mercedes did nto even recognize Starbucks in the newer system unil the 2011 DVD was issued. Anyway, you need to make sure about updated maps.

ricardovasco

Thanks Yidney. What about TV? Does it work well if I use an antenna? I just found a cheap OEM one so I think the pannel looks nicer with that. Just need to know about the Bose system..wires..etc.

Yidney

TV? It's not a TV.

ricardovasco

There is a TV function ( button) on it. Is it not possible to add an antenna and use as a tv?

Yidney

Oh, you threw me there for a minute when you said it was an OEM unit. I looked again. That looks like an aftermarket unit. Is that a Dynavin? I have no idea what the TV cbabilites of that are, but it ought to have updated NAV maps.

Yidney

Now I'm confused because that does look like an OEM unit from that time frame? Is that picture from Europe or somewhere else? US cars don't have a TV button.

ricardovasco

Its an OEM unit http://www.ebay.com/itm/2002-2003-ME...item336aeca554

I made a mistake. The button is not TV. Its TEL ; )

The TV is available in the aftermarket one. However I would buy the OEM one once I like the car all original. Just need to know if its simple or not.

Thanks

Yidney

No, you didn't make a mistake. That unit you posted a pic of above has a TV and a TEL button. The one you just posted has only a TEL button. So now I'm curious about the TV. Has to be another country. I wonder where the tuner was. I bet not in the head unit.