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Just updated Nav system-question

Old Feb 27, 2011 | 01:00 PM
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Just updated Nav system-question

I just updated my nav dvd in my 06 E500 from the 06 dvd to version 9.0. When I turned the Command unit on it began to update. After a minute or so, the unit appeared to do a reboot and then restarted.

The system appears to be working--POIs, roads, maps etc. Now my question--do I have to update the Command firm ware? I have read a lot of posts that refer to a necessary Command firm ware update or updates. My command does show the ETA for my destinations, and I can play mp3s.

No I can't watch DVD movies--lol. Any help suggestions would be appreciated.

PS If I need the updates where can I get them?
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 01:08 PM
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i updated my 06 w/the newest as well. At first it would work and then an error message would come on. After a few days, it worked and no error. I didnt update any firmware and its been 4months since i used the newest DVD
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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When you placed your v9 map DVD into the drive the drive checks its own firmware against the firmware that comes with each map DVD. If it needs to be updated it will do right then. That's what saw on your COMAND screen with the 2 progress bars.

If you would need to use a special tools CD to update the nav drive's firmware you would receive an error message on your COMAND.

If you updated your COMAND firmware with the latest version then Video in Motion has been disabled. That's why you can't watch DVDs anymore when driving faster than 5 mph. But I see you're in PA. I'm planning a trip to the east coast with my SDS in my luggage. I could enable your VIM on your Euro COMAND again if you want.

You're good bud!
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 02:21 PM
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Mackhack--thanks for the info--as far as the video I don't think that I have a Euro Command unit. How can to check to see?
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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You wrote you cannot watch DVDs. I assumed per your own wording that you would have one. I'm sure you don't have one SAT or VIDEO button on the left hand side next to AUDIO???
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Mackhack
When you placed your v9 map DVD into the drive the drive checks its own firmware against the firmware that comes with each map DVD. If it needs to be updated it will do right then. That's what saw on your COMAND screen with the 2 progress bars.

If you would need to use a special tools CD to update the nav drive's firmware you would receive an error message on your COMAND.

If you updated your COMAND firmware with the latest version then Video in Motion has been disabled. That's why you can't watch DVDs anymore when driving faster than 5 mph. But I see you're in PA. I'm planning a trip to the east coast with my SDS in my luggage. I could enable your VIM on your Euro COMAND again if you want.

You're good bud!
when are you coming to the east coast?
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 03:31 PM
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It was planned for April 2011 but I'm overwhelmed with work so I'm not sure if it's gonna happen in April.
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 06:19 PM
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Mack--no video bottons
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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If you're interested in a Euro COMAND I have a few in stock! PM me!
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 06:31 PM
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Mackhack--thanks--but will stay with US command version
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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Cool!
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Old Feb 27, 2011 | 11:54 PM
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It was planned for April 2011 but I'm overwhelmed with work so I'm not sure if it's gonna happen in April.
cool, let me know when you're coming. i want a few things done in sds like the tank capacity and sunroof closing when it rains.
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Old Feb 28, 2011 | 12:02 AM
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I will. Shoot me a PM as I'm creating a list of people who want stuff done at the east coast.
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