TheSpooky

My 2016 GLC300 is equipped with these options (without any factory installed navigation package).
270 GPS ANTENNA
522 AUDIO 20 RADIO NAVIGATION CAPABLE NTG5

I came across this map package sold by MB (part # 205-820-48-00). Per CS rep this appears to be a USB stick. Has any one tried this with 2016 model (without SD card slot) using the available USB port?

fabbrisd1

Are you talking to MB Customer Service in German ?

Since the "part" you are asking about is a adapter port for German taxi navigation unit - used for C-Class built for use as German taxi's...

If you are here in US - I have no idea who are talking to regarding 205-820-48-00 - has nothing to do with US/North-America mate..

TheSpooky

I spoke to someone at MBOEMAPRTS. They are somewhere in Midwest.

fabbrisd1

I'm sorry - they are mis-interpreting limited information on their screen - which shows this as "Internal Part" - and where it is labeled "TS Communication Module" which means Taxi Service - and that same screen would lead them to know 0 parts outside Germany - 65 on hand in Germany for taxi conversion there - has nothing to do with Garmin

TheSpooky

Are we talking about the same thing?. I am not sure.

fabbrisd1

You asked here on the forum - to be helpful I had my guys pull that part# from the Mercedes system..

Website source - nothing to do with MB - is incorrectly misinterpreting the limited info they have.

"TS = Taxi Service"

Go ahead - order it - let me know when you get it in and installed - that way I can alert MB OTIS worldwide that this is really for US Garmin and NOT for Gerrman taxi's - heck that really opens up the market - so MB can ramp up production to make more than the 65 they have in Germany right now - great frigging news !

guido3

This is the same part you are referencing;

https://www.benzpartsdirect.com/oem-parts/mercedes-benz-garmin-map-pilot-2058204800

Yes, it's logical to question whether or not a 2016 GLC equipped with code 522, but without the SD card slot, will support the Garmin Map Pilot loaded thru the USB. This question has been floated in this forum previously without (as far as I know) any confirmation as to success or failure.

TheSpooky

I am sorry if you feel offended. I think , we just were looking at two different sources. The link/screenshot I posted is from a legit MB dealer in Illinois ( that I have used to procure MB parts). But this doesn't settle the issue of its compatibility...so it remains unresolved.

MerchoI

It seems the # 205-820-4800 is just a hardware kit, once installed you should be able to plug in the SD card GMP (# 205-906-5502). The question “whether or not a 2016 GLC equipped with code 522, but without the SD card slot, will support the Garmin Map Pilot loaded thru the USB” remains open. Looks like nobody tried this yet.

fabbrisd1

Since you asked - let me again tell you - it's a German part for Taxi-Service adapter - yes the German TS system is a card based system - but this part has nothing to do with Garmin SD system..

Grootkoos

No, it will not work through the USB port. However, your local dealer will be able to retrofit the pre-wiring necessary in order for you to use the Map Pilot navigation. The pre-wiring includes the GPS antenna and a revised media interface in yoiur centre console with gives you a SD card slot and two USB slots. Thereafter it is simply a matter of buying the SD card and putting it in the slot. It installs itself.

guido3

This may not be an accurate post for the U.S. version of the 2016 GLC, all models of which are already equipped with the GPS antenna and "navigation capable" Audio 20 system. The only missing component is the SD card slot.

ted_jane

If all that is missing is the SD card slot on the U.S. version of the 2016 GLC, then would a SD to USB adapter work?

dieseldoc

2016 USA model GLC did not have Garmin GPS prewired as an option. I do not believe you can retro your car in the USA. Option for Garmin became available on 2017 GLCs for USA

Grootkoos

A GLC is a GLC. They are all built in the same factory. If a Mercedes dealer can retrofit the navigation pre-wiring in South Africa for the equivalent of about US $450, its counterpart in the US can order the same parts and fit it.

guido3

Good question that remains unresolved as mentioned above -- probably because, understandably, no one has been willing to shell out the non refundable cost for the Garmin software, attempt trying to load it, and then report back in this forum. And, of course, no dealer will help answer your question.

Perhaps a good place to start is to check the build codes for the 2017 basic GLC media system and see what code(s) in addition to the 2016 basic 270 (GPS antenna) and 522 (nav capable system) indicate what's going on. Of course, the SD slot is added for the 2017. Is that it? Is it still the 522 system or something else? Are any other Garmin applicable codes listed? And finally, is it only a 522 software update to use the Garmin in the 2016 GLC?

dieseldoc

May be built in the same factory but there are definite differences between a SA spec car and USA spec car. In fact, there are differences between USA and Canadian Cars. There may also be a difference in the willingness for dealers to retrofit cars.

MerchoI

GLC 2017 has the 355 code. For the 2016 model we have two options: to install the # 205-820-4800 or try the USB port - both require some investments with no 100% guarantee for success. As a bonus, may need to unlock some codes (may need dealer intervention).

guido3

Ok, so option code 355 (prewiring?) must be part no. A2058200126, which is the USB/SD input unit replacing the 2 USB port setup.