Navigation Update - what is latest?
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Navigation Update - what is latest?
I've heard that Navigation updates usually get released in November - any idea what the latest version to ask for is? Is it just called the 2016 update?
To avoid confusion with people that might suggest I just buy it online or get a copy on eBay, here is the vehicle it is for:
MODEL 221.183
To avoid confusion with people that might suggest I just buy it online or get a copy on eBay, here is the vehicle it is for:
MODEL 221.183
with CODE (494) USA Version
with CODE (530) COMAND DVD APS USA Navigation
with CODE (803) Model Year 2013
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From: Southern California
2007 CL550
Maps for your vehicle MUST be purchased from a dealer. The reason is that 2010 and newer vehicles require a unique decryption key based on VIN number for each map update. This makes it impossible to use a navigation disk purchased from EBAY. The dealer must transmit your VIN number to MBUSA along with a purchase order to get the decryption key. For vehicles prior to 2010, no encryption is used, and the disks can be used on multiple vehicles.
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Joined: Dec 2015
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From: Arlington, MA
2007 S550 4MATIC
Also interested in latest map updates
I just bought a 2007 s550 and am in the process of having the dealer update the COMAND system (I've been quoted $250 
). Next on the list is updating the maps so I'm interested in what the latest is as well. For that, I've been quoted $225 although I've read that I can get something off ebay or borrow/rent one because the 2007-2009 didn't do the PIN thing.
Unfortunately, searching ebay is a bit of a nightmare.
). Next on the list is updating the maps so I'm interested in what the latest is as well. For that, I've been quoted $225 although I've read that I can get something off ebay or borrow/rent one because the 2007-2009 didn't do the PIN thing.Unfortunately, searching ebay is a bit of a nightmare.
Last edited by Luthian; Dec 2, 2015 at 01:48 PM. Reason: update smiley
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From: Chicago burbs
2015 S550
I just bought a 2007 s550 and am in the process of having the dealer update the COMAND system (I've been quoted $250 ). Next on the list is updating the maps so I'm interested in what the latest is as well. For that, I've been quoted $225 although I've read that I can get something off ebay or borrow/rent one because the 2007-2009 didn't do the PIN thing.
Unfortunately, searching ebay is a bit of a nightmare.
). Next on the list is updating the maps so I'm interested in what the latest is as well. For that, I've been quoted $225 although I've read that I can get something off ebay or borrow/rent one because the 2007-2009 didn't do the PIN thing.Unfortunately, searching ebay is a bit of a nightmare.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Ben...pRu0~E&vxp=mtr
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Joined: Dec 2015
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From: Arlington, MA
2007 S550 4MATIC
If you're OK with the 2012 maps, here's one for cheap:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Ben...pRu0~E&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Ben...pRu0~E&vxp=mtr
If anyone else has info, please let me know.
