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Old Mar 2, 2009 | 06:14 PM
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I recently purchased a 2005 E320. It has the Command display in the dash but it didn't come with the Navigation drive in the trunk. The MB dealer says that they can install the NAV kit for about $1400. Does anyone know the MB part number so that I can look for one on e-Bay? Also, if I install it myself (the mechanical installation is very simple as the harness is already in place), will it work and/or must I go to the dealer to get the system to recognize it?

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Originally Posted by KBBENZ
I recently purchased a 2005 E320. It has the Command display in the dash but it didn't come with the Navigation drive in the trunk. The MB dealer says that they can install the NAV kit for about $1400. Does anyone know the MB part number so that I can look for one on e-Bay? Also, if I install it myself (the mechanical installation is very simple as the harness is already in place), will it work and/or must I go to the dealer to get the system to recognize it?
The link that konigstiger posted above sums it all up. I wouldn't recommend it unless you are pretty handy with installing stuff like this. You may need a new trunk liner for the driver side of the trunk (if your unit does not have the "door" for the nav disk drive), as well as the mounting hardware. You will also need to go to the dealer and have the car "version coded" which is to tell the car (specifically the Audio Gateway) that the navigation processor is in the loop.
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The MB dealer says that they can install the NAV kit for about $1400.
Wow, I remember when getting my car the dealer in Beverly Hills quoted me $2k for both part and install.
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Old Mar 3, 2009 | 02:07 PM
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Thanks Dan, this is extremely helpful!
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