Just picked up the new, reworked, Nav disk from my dealer. Labeled 2008, and it says Version 7 after the part number. Doesn't seem to have the problems with HOV lanes as did the 2007.1 disk. Anyone else tested out this version yet?

 

I need to update mine, I have 2006 version.

 

Forumid, how did you get notice to go pick up the disk? I called Navteq who told me to call the dealer. I called the SA at the dealer (who mailed the card to Navteq) and I was told by him the disk is being mailed to me directly by MB. What's up with that???

 

I have been waiting also for user reports. But I also "need" this...

John

 

The disk can be ordered online from navteq.com. Just a heads up for those with MY 2005 and prior: a firmware update to the computer may be necessary. Unfortunately learned about this after the fact but the process takes only a few minutes at the dealer.

 

Not involved in warranty replacement:
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...22BQ6460232%22

Warranty replacement:
DTB P-B-82/602a – Navigation DVD BQ6460229 routing errors, dealer will replace with BQ6460223 (previous version) and have you fill out a voucher to receive replacement BQ6460232 from Navteq

Involved in warranty replacement:
DVD BQ6460232 will ship to you from Navteq providing you filled out a voucher with contact information at the dealership. Inquiries: Navteq 866-624-2627 and/or MBUSA 800-367-6372.

 

What happened before you had the firmware update? Did the system just not work at all or what?

 

It was a gratis goodwill update directly from my dealer from the 2006.1 disk--I didn't go through Navteq at all. Hope this helps.

 

just wondering how much it cost you to buy the lasted version of the nav cd. because mine starting to get me lost due to the cd is not upgraded. thanks.

 

If you receive customer reports in the above model vehicles of the Navigation System with Navi Database DVD Part Number BQ646 0229 only having any of the conditions below, this may be due to specified lane attribute handling in the Navigation System. Due to this handling, the system may recommend routing which avoids parts of the highway based on time/access restricted areas, such as High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lanes. Should this routing error occurs, install Navigation DVD BQ646 0232

 

Cost = $0.00. See #8 above. I think the Navteq price is $199.

 

If out of warranty: https://mbworld.org/forums/classifieds/225012-fs-navigation-dvd-comand-2008-a.html

If not mention DTB P-B-82/602a

 

I walked into my dealer in Northern California & swapped the defective Nav DVD (version 2007.1) and received the 2008 version that fixed the routing issue with high occupancy/time restricted that occurred in 2007.1
Should not cost anything.
Regards
James

 

Can someone with a 2008 model confirm that this new version came with their car without having to do the swap?

 

Im waiting too..

 

I got mine today. Gypsy (the little woman inside my COMAND) is no longer so afraid of carpool lanes and will allow me to get on highways again. It's very cool to have new maps finally. I've been using the 2006 disk since August because that 2007 disk was totally useless.

I did notice that sometimes (not always) she still announces "Warning! Time-restricted traffic" when a carpool lane begins, but she doesn't demand you get off anymore. The 2007 disk exhibited major HOV-phobia, but Gypsy's therapist is obviously working through it with her.

 

I can confirm that our 2008 (purchased in September) did not come with the new version.

 

+1, purchased in Nov 07. 2006.1 included. Shouldn't we get a free upgrade?

 

Truth be told there isn't much of a difference between yours & the new one, but they're map makers and can't ignore new streets, so they appear in later disks. I won't change mine untill I repeatedly can't enter (new) streets, or I can't find my way while driving with the nav on. I use the Nav as a general guide to new destinations. but alter my route if highway signs show me another way that seems logical. (As we know, the Nav route is not always the most intuitive or direct.) ...so as long as its dependable & user friendly for me, whatever came in the car stays.

 

The new one has lots more POIs in my area (SF Bay). A number of restaurants that I've been going to for years finally appeared. There seems to have been a lot of attention paid to the POI database. Some of these were on the 2007 disk, but that one wouldn't route properly, so I've been using 2006.2 mostly.

 

BTW, they seem to have streamlined this for people who bought the bad 229 disk. The dealer swapped mine directly for a 232 as a "parts warranty case."

 

You should at least get a 2006.2 via a TSB campaign. It's needed to fix the firmware to allow your COMAND to read later (2007.1 and 2008) disks. At least that was the case for the S-class COMAND that uses the same disk. I'd assume it's the same COMAND with the same problem. The 2006.2 reflash also improves the routing a bit. I'd enquire about this and then spring for the $199 for the 2008 (232) disk because of the expanded POI database.

 

I'm gonna head to Beshoff on Monday and see if I can get the 2008 disk

 

If they don't have it, Smythe had four more.

 

So I've had my 2008 Nav disk about a month now. Seems to work OK, except under the following condition: when I elect to follow a route different from the calculated, the routing software often directs me to re-route using 3 right turns and a left instead of the more direct U-turn; also, once again during a re-route, the software sometimes misses the most obvious and direct re-route and sends me through a zig-zag of left and right turns that often requires me to make multiple turns in the opposite direction as opposed to a single turn in the proper direction. Has anyone else noticed this? Shoulda just kept my 2006.1.