LasVegasMike

I ordered the disc from Navteq and did the install yesterday. I connected a battery charger so I didn't have to run the car the entire time, and I'm glad I did!

The install took 3 hours in total! As you can see from the pictures I started around 10:48am, and the second disc didn't finish until 1:40pm. The radio can also play during the update, so I got to listen to three episodes of Hardwell's podcast, and used the time to clean all the little things on the car.

I didn't get a picture of the initial screen showing the version I had, and what was installing, but I was on version 10, and this installed 14, so I think my 2011 still had the original installed maps. I already noticed a few updates here in Las Vegas including new hotels and some bridges that were built in the last year.

Some pictures:

DonClaudio99

was it version 2013.2 installed?
i'll be undergoing that task this weekend..thanks for the heads up.

TheBenzAddict

Awesome! Any other features other than an updated map? I actually posted on another forum and someone sent me to this thread.

boussmk6

battery charger really? very smart usually leave the car on but what a waste of gas. what battery charger did you use and how did you do it?

thenew3

I think battery charger is just a safety precaution. I believe the batteries in our cars can power the electronics for more than the 3 hours it took to do the upgrade. I've regularly left my radio blasting for 5 to 6 hours while washing/waxing the cars. the HK amp eats up a fair amount of juice and even after 6 hours the battery has no trouble starting the car.
But better safe then sorry.

LasVegasMike

It's just a small battery charger I have in my garage. I put it on maintain and it varies the amperage based on draw.

LasVegasMike

It's version 2014. Just released in January.

dis6933

Hi
Where did you get the update and what was the price? Is this a single user update?

Don

LasVegasMike

It comes from a company named Navteq. You can order it online or directly from the dealer for the same price, $249 plus shipping and tax. Mine came out to $280. Not quite sure by what you mean 'single user update' unless your asking if the disc can be shared. The disc isn't locked so theoretically multiple people can use the same disc.


Here is the link:

http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INT...urce=MB-NAVCOM

phreeeeek

that link didn't work for me ?

dis6933

Thanks -- but it looks that they do not have an update for the 2012 E350.
Maybe we should go into a sharing process, unless it is clearly stated that it cannot.
Don

LasVegasMike

Mbworld shortens the links so copy/paste from other threads doesn't always work! I fixed the link, but here it is anyways:


http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INT...urce=MB-NAVCOM

LasVegasMike

I don't think Mbworld allows that, and since I work for a software company I know what the effects of software piracy are, so I'm choosing to keep the disc that I bought to myself.

Arrie

+1.

USCGTO

Can I buy the disc legitimately and then use it in three of my MBs.

One is 2009 / 2011 / 2012?

LasVegasMike

Check the site to see if it would even be the same disc. On the disc I got it's very specific to just the E class and even model years for coupe and sedan and sport.

You'd have to ask them about the correct use for three cars.

samkimg

+1

Arrie

I do not see a problem with using the same update disk on multiple cars you own yourself. I personally have a problem with people who copy or use someone else's disk to update the NAVI maps. I think it is very low...


I also am kind of guilty of "copying" music in my car but at least I have the CD of EVERY SONG that is presented in my car.


I have some relatives in music business and I know how much it hurts them when people just copy their "life" for free. Perhaps that is why I feel so strong about it...

C230Brit

Thanks for posting the pictures - funny I was about the buy the new update myself this week and wondered what the updating process 'looked like'.

thanks again.

Rich

rrayll

How do you check the version of the NAV system is currently on my 2011 E350? Thanks