Em Bee Lover

Thanks for replying and sharing geography. But, what'd they charge you for providing the update? Thnx.

silkz03

Mine charged $260.00 for the complete update.

Em Bee Lover

Thanks. It's good to know costs from different areas. Appreciate the reply.

silkz03

ok so I installed mine today....finally. Everything seems to work as the instructions said. So far so good.

Em Bee Lover

I presume you mean the Nav update went okay, as dlr. did Telematics? If so, from what version of the nav did you upgrade (i.e. v. 7.0 to v. 10.0)?

silkz03

No, sorry I meant was the VIM from midcity. You have to get the Nav and telematic update for the VIM to work.

C-DiZzY

Where did you go and how much did it cost? i have a appointment on thursday at prestige in paramus

ES201NJ

Benzal Busch in Englewood.

C-DiZzY

Damn man i was there last week.. they made me wait 45 minutes and told me they couldn't do it

ES201NJ

I did have to go back twice for it. I hade some issues when I bought the car. I asked if they could do the update while its there, no problem. Told me it was all done and they double checked it. Plus fixed my other issues..... I didn't know about the "video tab" so I assumed it was done. But then I had to bring it back. They did do the whole upgrade, and Nav too. I did get a loaner when I went back bec they said it could take an hour or it could take all day.

Let us know how you make out at Presitge.

C-DiZzY

I def will

ima55r2

My dealer just updated the telematics for free (I said the Comand freezes up occasionally and the car is still under warranty) but wanted $375 to install Version 10 disk!

C-DiZzY

Ok so the update was a success! I have everything now traffic,video,birds eye and a few things im sure im forgetting. I would highly suggest to anyone debating on spending the money for the upgrade to just do it! you wouln't be disappointed!!!

S5502007

C-Dizzy,
So you updated both Telematics and Version 10 of the Navigation?

C-DiZzY

Yes i rented the nav disc from another member and then went to my dealer and had the telematics updated.. Best $260.00 ive spent on the car by far

asm777

Hey everyone,

Thanks for the great information provided here regarding the Telematics update!

Just got our 2007 W221 back with the Telematics update and the latest NAV update and it's like a brand new car! Having the birds-eye view definitely changes the driving experience. =)

Cost was ~$260 for the NAV update and Telematics update was done for free (under warranty? have extended warranty though not sure how the dealership billed it).

Also added the Bluetooth puck to finally get Bluetooth phone functionality and bring the W221 into the 21st century.

Thanks again for your contributions that made this possible for us! I wouldn't have even known/thought to ask had I not seen this post. =)

S550 prince

This is to E201Nj and C-Dizzy

I wanted to know if it is better to go to Benzel Busch or Prestige in paramus and How should i explain it to either of them to get it done correctly? Thanks

Diesel Benz

You can send a private message to these members if they do not read your request for advice any time soon.

Welcome to the forum!

jgjk

Hello,

So for us in the US, the VIM module will allow me to drive and watch sopranos lets say?

1. how much is module
2. how hard is install / average price

also, I bought my 07 from MB, they already had bidseye view, and video option and also traffic, but how to i get the traffic to work? ill occasionally see a yellow road here and there.....also do i need to be in park or have parking break on as well? where is the parking brake located?

will the DVD player only play DVD's or vcd/svcd's as well?

THANK YOU ALL!