DIY Map update vs dealer for Version NTG4.5/5.1/2/5/Ntg6/7
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From: Bulgaria
W204 220 CDI
Hi, can I have the activation code for V20(I believe this is the latest for ntg4.5) Europe maps for my w204? It has the NTG4.5 system and the VIN is WDD2042021F914229. I just got the car and Im new to the brand. Would love to update the maps and hopefully get the traffic sign assist to work for my country 
.Thank you in advance!
.Thank you in advance!
Last edited by serkoO0; Sep 28, 2025 at 05:36 PM.
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Hi, Can you please provide me with map PIN? I'm in the process of updating my maps and needs PIN.
VIN: WDD2130042A190427
Version: V29
NTG5.5
region: Europe
VIN: WDD2130042A190427
Version: V29
NTG5.5
region: Europe
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Hi, Can you please provide me with map PIN? I'm in the process of updating my maps and needs PIN.
VIN: WDD2130042A190427
Version: V29
NTG5.5
region: Europe
VIN: WDD2130042A190427
Version: V29
NTG5.5
region: Europe
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2019 W205 C43
Maps update
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slk280
Hi, can some one please provide the map PIN for. After so many trials and errors, with tremendous help from the forum member, I finally was able to download the map, ready to install
2016 e350 W212
NTG 5s1
VIN: WDDHF5KB5GB206786
REGION: NORTH AMERICA
VERSION: V.17
Thank you
2016 e350 W212
NTG 5s1
VIN: WDDHF5KB5GB206786
REGION: NORTH AMERICA
VERSION: V.17
Thank you
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W213 All-terrain
Hi, can some one please provide the map PIN for. After so many trials and errors, with tremendous help from the forum member, I finally was able to download the map, ready to install
2016 e350 W212
NTG 5s1
VIN: WDDHF5KB5GB206786
REGION: NORTH AMERICA
VERSION: V.17
Thank you
2016 e350 W212
NTG 5s1
VIN: WDDHF5KB5GB206786
REGION: NORTH AMERICA
VERSION: V.17
Thank you
RDZVI2
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W213 All-terrain
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From: Stevenson Ranch CA
B250e ML400
Map pin, please...
Looking for MAP pin for
NTG 4.5
Version: V20
Region: North America
Vin: WDDVP9AB9EJ003847
Thank you!!!!!
NTG 4.5
Version: V20
Region: North America
Vin: WDDVP9AB9EJ003847
Thank you!!!!!
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slk280
Update: SUCCESSESSSSSS!!. After days of frustration, lack of sleep, and most importantly: tremendous help from Trigital. I was successfully installed the "latest map" for my W212. Trigital went out of his way trouble shooting my issues and computers, USB. He went over the coding of my files to make sure everything was corrected. I never seen such a strange issue:
1. I used 4 different computers, with windows11 and 7, installed all the necessary files. The DLM never seen the storage spaces on these computers
2. Tried 8 different USB, same results
3. Ended up borrowed a neighbor 25 year old Dell laptop with Windows7. As soon as I installed the DLM, it recognize the USB strorage space!.
4. Plugged into the car, car saw the new map version and offered update. As soon as I input PIN, car stated "map cant be update"!?. Tried multiple times, as soon as I plugged in, the car stated "map cant be update", no option to change PIN or any setting.
5. Trigital review my files, suggest different USB. So I bought another new USB 64gb, formatted to FAT32, ... as soon as I plugged in, it started updating without asking for PIN or asking if I want to update!.
6. 30 mins into update, despite the ignition was on, the COMAND went into sleep!. Its scared the hell out of me. Turned the COMAND back on, went back into navigation, and it continued to update!!.
Quite a journey with this map updating..... Again, thanks Trigital for all the knowledge, supports, help and materials. Without him, I would have abandoned this from the very beginning
1. I used 4 different computers, with windows11 and 7, installed all the necessary files. The DLM never seen the storage spaces on these computers
2. Tried 8 different USB, same results
3. Ended up borrowed a neighbor 25 year old Dell laptop with Windows7. As soon as I installed the DLM, it recognize the USB strorage space!.
4. Plugged into the car, car saw the new map version and offered update. As soon as I input PIN, car stated "map cant be update"!?. Tried multiple times, as soon as I plugged in, the car stated "map cant be update", no option to change PIN or any setting.
5. Trigital review my files, suggest different USB. So I bought another new USB 64gb, formatted to FAT32, ... as soon as I plugged in, it started updating without asking for PIN or asking if I want to update!.
6. 30 mins into update, despite the ignition was on, the COMAND went into sleep!. Its scared the hell out of me. Turned the COMAND back on, went back into navigation, and it continued to update!!.
Quite a journey with this map updating..... Again, thanks Trigital for all the knowledge, supports, help and materials. Without him, I would have abandoned this from the very beginning
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From: Fox Valley
2 x ML350s
ML PIN?
1st, download the Download_Manager_COMAND_Hard-disc_navigation
2nd, put in a usb in pc and formatted as screen shows.
3rd, Patiently and wait for download to be finished. (It depends on your internet it may take 30-60mins)
4th, Put your usb in front car usb console.
5th, either have car running or have a battery maintainer it will take 30-mins to 60mins.
6th put in a map pin and wait for installation to be finished.
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2 x ML350s
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From: Stevenson Ranch CA
B250e ML400
So your car thinks it's still 2015 and keeps trying to route you through a lake that became a mall? Time to update those maps! Here's how to do it without throwing your USB stick out the window.
🚗 Step 1: Acquire the Magical Map Files
Find your type of Navigation system by inserting your VIN number Here and take a note.
Download and install the software that will allow you to get the latest map files from here
Start the program and plug in the USB stick, making sure it’s formatted right (your USB is formatted to FAT32. Yes, FAT32. Not exFAT. Not NTFS. FAT32. Your car is picky).
Select your map and download it…
🔌 Step 2: Plug It In, Baby
Insert the USB into your car’s media port.
Your Navigation system should wake up and say, “Ooh, new maps!”
If it doesn’t, try turning the car off and on again. Works for everything, right?
🔐 Step 3: Enter the Sacred PIN
You’ll need a license key.
If you don’t have one, just ask nicely here, and someone will help you out. No, I can’t guess it. No, 1234 won’t work.
⏳ Step 4: Wait Like a Zen Master
The update takes about 40–60 minutes, so bring snacks.
Make sure your car stays on or in accessory mode. If it powers down mid-update, your maps might think you live in Narnia.
🎉 Step 5: Celebrate
🚗 Step 1: Acquire the Magical Map Files
Find your type of Navigation system by inserting your VIN number Here and take a note.
Download and install the software that will allow you to get the latest map files from here
Start the program and plug in the USB stick, making sure it’s formatted right (your USB is formatted to FAT32. Yes, FAT32. Not exFAT. Not NTFS. FAT32. Your car is picky).
Select your map and download it…
🔌 Step 2: Plug It In, Baby
Insert the USB into your car’s media port.
Your Navigation system should wake up and say, “Ooh, new maps!”
If it doesn’t, try turning the car off and on again. Works for everything, right?
🔐 Step 3: Enter the Sacred PIN
You’ll need a license key.
If you don’t have one, just ask nicely here, and someone will help you out. No, I can’t guess it. No, 1234 won’t work.
⏳ Step 4: Wait Like a Zen Master
The update takes about 40–60 minutes, so bring snacks.
Make sure your car stays on or in accessory mode. If it powers down mid-update, your maps might think you live in Narnia.
🎉 Step 5: Celebrate
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Joined: Nov 2025
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From: Fox Valley
2 x ML350s
Newer than 2020 maps…
So your car thinks it's still 2015 and keeps trying to route you through a lake that became a mall? Time to update those maps! Here's how to do it without throwing your USB stick out the window.
🚗 Step 1: Acquire the Magical Map Files
Find your type of Navigation system by inserting your VIN number Here and take a note.
Download and install the software that will allow you to get the latest map files from here
Start the program and plug in the USB stick, making sure it’s formatted right (your USB is formatted to FAT32. Yes, FAT32. Not exFAT. Not NTFS. FAT32. Your car is picky).
Select your map and download it…
🔌 Step 2: Plug It In, Baby
Insert the USB into your car’s media port.
Your Navigation system should wake up and say, “Ooh, new maps!”
If it doesn’t, try turning the car off and on again. Works for everything, right?
🔐 Step 3: Enter the Sacred PIN
You’ll need a license key.
If you don’t have one, just ask nicely here, and someone will help you out. No, I can’t guess it. No, 1234 won’t work.
⏳ Step 4: Wait Like a Zen Master
The update takes about 40–60 minutes, so bring snacks.
Make sure your car stays on or in accessory mode. If it powers down mid-update, your maps might think you live in Narnia.
🎉 Step 5: Celebrate
🚗 Step 1: Acquire the Magical Map Files
Find your type of Navigation system by inserting your VIN number Here and take a note.
Download and install the software that will allow you to get the latest map files from here
Start the program and plug in the USB stick, making sure it’s formatted right (your USB is formatted to FAT32. Yes, FAT32. Not exFAT. Not NTFS. FAT32. Your car is picky).
Select your map and download it…
🔌 Step 2: Plug It In, Baby
Insert the USB into your car’s media port.
Your Navigation system should wake up and say, “Ooh, new maps!”
If it doesn’t, try turning the car off and on again. Works for everything, right?
🔐 Step 3: Enter the Sacred PIN
You’ll need a license key.
If you don’t have one, just ask nicely here, and someone will help you out. No, I can’t guess it. No, 1234 won’t work.
⏳ Step 4: Wait Like a Zen Master
The update takes about 40–60 minutes, so bring snacks.
Make sure your car stays on or in accessory mode. If it powers down mid-update, your maps might think you live in Narnia.
🎉 Step 5: Celebrate
obviously it would a not official process… just curious.
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W213 All-terrain
Looking for MAP pin for
NTG 4.5
Version: V20
Region: North America
Vin: WDDVP9AB9EJ003847
Thank you!!!!!
NTG 4.5
Version: V20
Region: North America
Vin: WDDVP9AB9EJ003847
Thank you!!!!!
P3KAMP
Have fun!
There are rumors on several forums that Volvo use the same NTG type and they has 2025 Map versions. Some claims that they managed to use the Volvo files to update the NTG4.5/7 to 2025.
It will be a great contribution here if you find more details about that, as I never had the chance to verify this information.
https://autogmt.com/threads/ntg-4-7-...lvo-maps.2594/
Last edited by trigital; Nov 13, 2025 at 06:18 AM.
