Talked to MB Toronto...

Different part: I'm guessing that you have a sedan; I have a wagon... They also said the price was $246!

Dealership, parts dep. David Erwin

A211-690-21-25-9C39 = 211.282 (e320 4matic wagon) with navigation
A211-690-37-26-9C39 = 211.282 without navigation
211-690-01-53-9C53 = 211.082 (320 4matic)

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Again, K saves the day.

Hello I have been reading this thread and many others and have been somewhat confused, I'm looking for the correct part number for the nav unit I need to install into the trunk of a 04/2004 E320 , I have been to a place for part numbers but really did not get anywhere, we do have the correct screen/head in the dash.

I took a snagit .jpg of this part listing,

www.bikershut.net/320/comandcodes.jpg

it for some reason will not show correctly on my computer here at home, I also read there is more than one unit out for the E class w211 body style what part number is the most current for the NOrth America (USA) version of the dvd nav unit in the trunk,

wow did i sound like a e320 newbie? I knew I did and I am

Thank you for any help clearing this up for us, I would like to get this unit installed for the wife (which btw she loves her E320!)

oops forgot, I'm not 100% sure what unit is in my dash I did take a pic of it as well
www.bikershut.net/nav.jpg

Tom

https://mbworld.org/forums/showpost....9&postcount=61

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Your picture shows you do have the COMAND head unit necessary for navigation retrofit.

SUCCESS!

I'd like to say thanks to everyone on this thread that helped to answer my questions.

After acquiring a used NAV drive off ebay, and getting the proper misc parts from a dealer, I installed all the necessary parts in very short order: plug and play. No tearing out b-pillars or anything!

THANKS!

Glad to hear another success story, that is why these forums are the greatest tool for a do it yourselfer..... congrats and enjoy.

So the big question is, where did you get the NAV DVD, how much did it cost and how accurate is the data? Heard that a portable Garmin is more accurate and has a better street database.

I got the DVD "included" from the person I got the NAV computer from, so there was no extra cost for the DVD (2005.3 IIRC).

It's accurate enough (I was getting signals from about 9-11 satellites), but I certainly understand how people find the interface counter-intuitive, to say the least.

I can't compare to other systems, as I didn't check them out. I was primarily concerned with integration with existing systems.

another success story over here too!

thanks for posting this! the info in this thread is priceless!

hi

can anybody tell me which comand unit i need to buy. i want to retrofit it in my 2002 w211 220cdi .i have the original casette and radio player

Does anyone know what the "spare" fibre connector is used for in 2003-2004 MY cars?

I would dearly like to know that also. For that particular connector, the MB retrofit instructions I have say:

Vehicles with COMAND preinstallation (Code U36)
Remove cable ties of preinstalled, strapped down navigation processor wiring harness and expose navigation processor wiring harness.

Wrap felt tape around preinstalled MOST wiring harness and MOST coupling housing and then strap down to on-board wiring harnesses.

The MOST wiring harness and MOST coupling housing are no longer required.

So.......... exactly what was that harness and coupling put in the car for in the first place?

Hey guys, I was wondering what I would need to install navigation on an 07 E550. I have the command with the NAV button, but when I press it it says "Navigation device unavailable". So would I just need the navigation DVD drive which goes in the trunk? Will it literally be plug and play or will wires and such need to be purchased? I haven't looked in the trunk yet but I'm hoping everything is pre-wired and all I need to do is plug the device in. Thanks a lot guys.

I think it is pre-wired for Nav, but if you go to the dealer expect sticker shock.

Hate to be a pest, but can anyone answer this? Sort of weird for the car to be pre-wired with a MOST harness, only to strap it down and not use it.

If it has got Comand, the navigation processor at the trunk would be the main missing part (assuming you have GPS antenna) plus the trunk liner likely. Just read carefully the guide on this thread. Owners have done a lot more, for cars that did not come with Comand and AGW.

Fewer versions World Wide of the vehicles basic wiring harness going into all the E Class cars in different markets that will be getting differently functioning electrical items installed in them specific to their market?

This one would need a new head unit, it could need a new AGW. It would need the navi processor as shown in this thread and the GPS antenna etc. But it can be done. I would suggest requesting parts from MBenzNL or similar source, they would be able to figure out what exactly you need.

What do you mean sticker shock? Can't I just buy the DVD drive and install it with these instructions assuming it's just plug and play. Can anyone else suggest anything? Thanks a lot guys.

I meant if you get them to install it...even then I think the dealer cost on the nav module is pretty high. I'm not sure of the exact price...other guys could chime in on this...but you could probably search on ebay for a better price.

Cool. Thanks!

Hi guys,

Do you know if those parts from "mbdoctor" are new or used?

Thanks!

How much will it cost to reprogram? Can the dealer refuse to reprogram the unit? Will this void warranty of the vehicle ?