ML-350 Bluetec 2010 Comand Version and Upgrade
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ML-350 Bluetec 2010
ML-350 Bluetec 2010 Comand Version and Upgrade
Hi,
I just bought my first MB, an ML-350 Bluetec 2010 with COMAND Navi.
I'm looking for instructions on how to find out the version of software/firmware currently installed.
I'm trying to find out whether the software is up to date. If it's not, then I'll be interested in upgrading it to make sure I benefit from the latest features / bug fixes.
Any advice on the most cost effective way to perform the upgrade?
From the few posts I have read, it seems to straight forward enough to be done outside the dealership. I'm still under the CDN 4yrs/80,000KM warranty, which should remain in force as I'm the second owner of the vehicle.
Thanks for any input.
QCVrod
I just bought my first MB, an ML-350 Bluetec 2010 with COMAND Navi.
I'm looking for instructions on how to find out the version of software/firmware currently installed.
I'm trying to find out whether the software is up to date. If it's not, then I'll be interested in upgrading it to make sure I benefit from the latest features / bug fixes.
Any advice on the most cost effective way to perform the upgrade?
From the few posts I have read, it seems to straight forward enough to be done outside the dealership. I'm still under the CDN 4yrs/80,000KM warranty, which should remain in force as I'm the second owner of the vehicle.
Thanks for any input.
QCVrod
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'03 A4 2.0 Stroker, '14 E63 S AMG, '10 E550, '10 S550, '03 C240
Tell the dealership that your stereo is having odd problems. The volume is adjusting up and down to the extremes by itself, your Nav is taking a long time to calculate routes, etc.
They will reflash the unit with the most recent software per the WIS instructions.
Unfortunately, only the dealer has access to doing the upgrades through the Star Diagnostics System. This way you don't have to pay a gazillion dollars for the upgrade.
They will reflash the unit with the most recent software per the WIS instructions.
Unfortunately, only the dealer has access to doing the upgrades through the Star Diagnostics System. This way you don't have to pay a gazillion dollars for the upgrade.
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2004 Volvo XC70; 2012 GLK 350 4matic
No doubt that is true. However, that will not update the navigation database. Nayteq is the official supplier. Their web pages will tell you what the latest version number is.
Wayne
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'03 A4 2.0 Stroker, '14 E63 S AMG, '10 E550, '10 S550, '03 C240
^^uhm, how do you come to that conclusion? LOL
The firmware handles EVERYTHING within the Nav aside from the actual maps.
The firmware is the entire interface. There is a possibility that the new firmware would allow one to use larger SD cards like on the W221 and add some new features.
However, it was my mistake, didn't realize you were asking about the actual maps.
Navteq supplies the maps and they are sent via a DVD and you simply insert the disc to update the maps and then remove it until the next upgrade.
The firmware handles EVERYTHING within the Nav aside from the actual maps.
The firmware is the entire interface. There is a possibility that the new firmware would allow one to use larger SD cards like on the W221 and add some new features.
However, it was my mistake, didn't realize you were asking about the actual maps.
Navteq supplies the maps and they are sent via a DVD and you simply insert the disc to update the maps and then remove it until the next upgrade.
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Navteq was really slow until a few minutes ago. This is the current version. Don't expect miracles with an update a couple years newer than your current version. These digital maps always seem to be WAY behind the real world.
Wayne
2012 Mercedes-Benz North America Map v.6
Catalog # U0044-0070-109
Optimize the performance of your Mercedes-Benz Navigation System with the latest map update. This new release for 2012 will provide you with accurate directions to wherever you travel including thousands of new roads, new sub-divisions and current addresses. New and expanded coverage across the contiguous United States and Canada including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Catalog # U0044-0070-109
Optimize the performance of your Mercedes-Benz Navigation System with the latest map update. This new release for 2012 will provide you with accurate directions to wherever you travel including thousands of new roads, new sub-divisions and current addresses. New and expanded coverage across the contiguous United States and Canada including Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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'03 A4 2.0 Stroker, '14 E63 S AMG, '10 E550, '10 S550, '03 C240
Many of us have reported mistakes on the maps via the Navteq form provided on their website and it has been nearly 3 years and they still haven't corrected the problems.
