DVD nav install is done!!!!
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DVD nav install is done!!!!
the install was pretty straight-forward. very easy. the only problem that i came across was unplugging the darn connectors/harnesses for the center console, transfer case module, and the like -- i wanted to make sure that i didn't break anything. if i did it again, i'm pretty confident that i could do it way way faster.
anyhoo....
DVD map version 1.00.03
Start-up
Day mode
Night mode
after the install and start-up, i didn't have to wait for 2-5 minutes to locate the satellites. the green satellite icon came up instantly!
i went to the dealership to version code it today. the SA didn't even bring anything with him. he looked at my MCS, played with it, came back to me and told me "It's working now!".
now i have voice prompt! YAAAAY! was the SA supposed to hook it up to a laptop or something to get the voice prompt to work?
in sum, i'm really happy with this mod. i'm so happy it's making my nuts tingle.
anyhoo....
DVD map version 1.00.03
Start-up
Day mode
Night mode
after the install and start-up, i didn't have to wait for 2-5 minutes to locate the satellites. the green satellite icon came up instantly!
i went to the dealership to version code it today. the SA didn't even bring anything with him. he looked at my MCS, played with it, came back to me and told me "It's working now!".
now i have voice prompt! YAAAAY! was the SA supposed to hook it up to a laptop or something to get the voice prompt to work?
in sum, i'm really happy with this mod. i'm so happy it's making my nuts tingle.
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here's the link for the instructions: http://imageevent.com/benza/dvdnavigationretrofit
the navigation unit is a brand new DVD nav and map (1.00.03). i installed this unit in my 98 ML.
let me know if u have any more ???s.
the navigation unit is a brand new DVD nav and map (1.00.03). i installed this unit in my 98 ML.
let me know if u have any more ???s.
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Yeah, a few...
1) Approx. how long did it take you?
2) What directions/instructions did you use to complete it?
3) Where did you buy your parts (i.e. splitter/amp, cable, and attenna)
I'm about to do it in my 2000 ML 320 mercedes.
1) Approx. how long did it take you?
2) What directions/instructions did you use to complete it?
3) Where did you buy your parts (i.e. splitter/amp, cable, and attenna)
I'm about to do it in my 2000 ML 320 mercedes.
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Originally posted by bzl763
Yeah, a few...
1) Approx. how long did it take you?
2) What directions/instructions did you use to complete it?
3) Where did you buy your parts (i.e. splitter/amp, cable, and attenna)
I'm about to do it in my 2000 ML 320 mercedes.
Yeah, a few...
1) Approx. how long did it take you?
2) What directions/instructions did you use to complete it?
3) Where did you buy your parts (i.e. splitter/amp, cable, and attenna)
I'm about to do it in my 2000 ML 320 mercedes.
2. u already know...
3. i got the antenna, splitter/amp, cable on EBAY.
MB didn't charge me anything to version code the truck. the SA actually just played around with the settings. i later found out (thru the nice folks at BENZWORLD) that version coding is not needed. i could've done it myself! just put the voice prompt to MAX, set the destination, drive, and that's it.
hth.
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Where did you purchase the 3 MB Euro Parts that are needed (according to the web site instructions you refer to)?
I got the 3 American parts (cable, splitter/amp, & antenna) but don't have the 3 Euro parts.
thx.
- Steve
I got the 3 American parts (cable, splitter/amp, & antenna) but don't have the 3 Euro parts.
thx.
- Steve
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Originally posted by bzl763
Where did you purchase the 3 MB Euro Parts that are needed (according to the web site instructions you refer to)?
I got the 3 American parts (cable, splitter/amp, & antenna) but don't have the 3 Euro parts.
thx.
- Steve
Where did you purchase the 3 MB Euro Parts that are needed (according to the web site instructions you refer to)?
I got the 3 American parts (cable, splitter/amp, & antenna) but don't have the 3 Euro parts.
thx.
- Steve
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Originally posted by 89CE
Very Nice. Im going to do the same in my 99. What was the total cost for everything?
Thanks,
Clint
Very Nice. Im going to do the same in my 99. What was the total cost for everything?
Thanks,
Clint
DVD nav & map = 1200
GPS antenna, etc. = 100
3 Euro parts = 250
hth.
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I called my local MB wrecker and he said he'll probably be getting a 2000 ML in a week or two. Couldnt I get all the parts necessary for a conversion on my 99 from that 2000?
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Originally posted by 89CE
I called my local MB wrecker and he said he'll probably be getting a 2000 ML in a week or two. Couldnt I get all the parts necessary for a conversion on my 99 from that 2000?
Thanks.
I called my local MB wrecker and he said he'll probably be getting a 2000 ML in a week or two. Couldnt I get all the parts necessary for a conversion on my 99 from that 2000?
Thanks.
I never thought of looking at a wrecked 2000 ML for all the parts needed for the retrofit. I know you could get the MCS unit, splitter, cable and antenna if your lucky you might be able to buy the CD NAV but most likely not DVD NAV since that didn't come out until 2002, and I'm not sure about the 3 Euro parts. For some reason I am thinking that the 2000 ML's in the US have a different wire harness than the EURO ML's but it couldn't hurt to check it out.
I would love to know the outcome when you find out!
You will definatly need the 3 Euro parts if you want the NAV to recognize where you are and how fast you are traveling (dead recogning) The voice prompts won't work and neither will your AM radio until the Euro parts get installed.
Here is the detailed version of my DVD NAV Retrofit if you need it:
DVD NAV RETROFIT IN TO A 98 OR 99 ML
Benza
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I have a 99 and really want to do this, but not sure I am capable. Will the dealer do this if I provide the parts? Or can someone recommend a place in the SF Bay Area that I can take it to have done?
Any help would be much appreciated!
Any help would be much appreciated!
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The dealer's per hour labor charge may be way high. You might want to go to a local European auto mechanic and give him the print out of Benza's instructions. I'm sure they'll do it for MUCH less.
I did it myself on my 2000 ML 320 and it took me a total of 20 minutes (minus the trouble I had with a dud antenna). I imagine it would take another 40 min or so for the VSS install required on 1998 and 1999 MLs.
- Steve
I did it myself on my 2000 ML 320 and it took me a total of 20 minutes (minus the trouble I had with a dud antenna). I imagine it would take another 40 min or so for the VSS install required on 1998 and 1999 MLs.
- Steve
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Originally posted by jrhone
I have a 99 and really want to do this, but not sure I am capable. Will the dealer do this if I provide the parts? Or can someone recommend a place in the SF Bay Area that I can take it to have done?
Any help would be much appreciated!
I have a 99 and really want to do this, but not sure I am capable. Will the dealer do this if I provide the parts? Or can someone recommend a place in the SF Bay Area that I can take it to have done?
Any help would be much appreciated!
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Originally posted by randyman
it's REALLY easy! as long as u have all the parts it's all plug and play. if i come down to san fran, i'll even do it for u...just buy me lunch or something.
it's REALLY easy! as long as u have all the parts it's all plug and play. if i come down to san fran, i'll even do it for u...just buy me lunch or something.
Also, where can I get the Euro parts?
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Originally posted by Benza
What's up people
I never thought of looking at a wrecked 2000 ML for all the parts needed for the retrofit. I know you could get the MCS unit, splitter, cable and antenna if your lucky you might be able to buy the CD NAV but most likely not DVD NAV since that didn't come out until 2002, and I'm not sure about the 3 Euro parts. For some reason I am thinking that the 2000 ML's in the US have a different wire harness than the EURO ML's but it couldn't hurt to check it out.
I would love to know the outcome when you find out!
You will definatly need the 3 Euro parts if you want the NAV to recognize where you are and how fast you are traveling (dead recogning) The voice prompts won't work and neither will your AM radio until the Euro parts get installed.
Here is the detailed version of my DVD NAV Retrofit if you need it:
DVD NAV RETROFIT IN TO A 98 OR 99 ML
Benza
What's up people
I never thought of looking at a wrecked 2000 ML for all the parts needed for the retrofit. I know you could get the MCS unit, splitter, cable and antenna if your lucky you might be able to buy the CD NAV but most likely not DVD NAV since that didn't come out until 2002, and I'm not sure about the 3 Euro parts. For some reason I am thinking that the 2000 ML's in the US have a different wire harness than the EURO ML's but it couldn't hurt to check it out.
I would love to know the outcome when you find out!
You will definatly need the 3 Euro parts if you want the NAV to recognize where you are and how fast you are traveling (dead recogning) The voice prompts won't work and neither will your AM radio until the Euro parts get installed.
Here is the detailed version of my DVD NAV Retrofit if you need it:
DVD NAV RETROFIT IN TO A 98 OR 99 ML
Benza
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Randyman or anyone else -- question?
I can get the MCS unit the NAV/CD already installed -- assuming that I can get the Euro parts, can I bypass the DVD Nav Drive and DVD Map and just go with the CD version?
I can get the MCS unit the NAV/CD already installed -- assuming that I can get the Euro parts, can I bypass the DVD Nav Drive and DVD Map and just go with the CD version?
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For the Euro parts contact germanparts@***.net. He's been able to get any parts I needed for the DVD Nav install.
- Steve
- Steve
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Originally posted by jrhone
The guy at Clairparts didn't have a clue what I was talking about when I called about the DVD Nav Drive Kit -- says they are discontinued -- say it isn't so!
The guy at Clairparts didn't have a clue what I was talking about when I called about the DVD Nav Drive Kit -- says they are discontinued -- say it isn't so!
Originally posted by jrhone
Randyman or anyone else -- question?
I can get the MCS unit the NAV/CD already installed -- assuming that I can get the Euro parts, can I bypass the DVD Nav Drive and DVD Map and just go with the CD version?
Randyman or anyone else -- question?
I can get the MCS unit the NAV/CD already installed -- assuming that I can get the Euro parts, can I bypass the DVD Nav Drive and DVD Map and just go with the CD version?
Last edited by Benza; Aug 30, 2003 at 02:26 AM.
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Originally posted by bzl763
For the Euro parts contact germanparts@***.net. He's been able to get any parts I needed for the DVD Nav install.
- Steve
For the Euro parts contact germanparts@***.net. He's been able to get any parts I needed for the DVD Nav install.
- Steve
Thanks Steve -- he is giving me a price quote tomorrow.
