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Old Jun 15, 2026 | 12:12 AM
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Question DIY Map update vs dealer for Version NTG5S2


1st, download the Download_Manager_COMAND_Hard-disc_navigation
2nd, put in a usb in pc and formatted as screen s

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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.

WAS TRYING OUT TO UPDATE MAPS MYSELF AND WAS GETTING AN ACTIVATION KEY.




would appreciate if someone can help with an activation code for me : VIN: WDC0G4KB3JV106054
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Old Jun 16, 2026 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by badshah787

1st, download the Download_Manager_COMAND_Hard-disc_navigation
2nd, put in a usb in pc and formatted as screen s

hows.
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.

WAS TRYING OUT TO UPDATE MAPS MYSELF AND WAS GETTING AN ACTIVATION KEY.




would appreciate if someone can help with an activation code for me : VIN: WDC0G4KB3JV106054
Try asking here https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...-ntg6-7-a.html
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Old Jun 17, 2026 | 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by badshah787

1st, download the Download_Manager_COMAND_Hard-disc_navigation
2nd, put in a usb in pc and formatted as screen s

hows.
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.

WAS TRYING OUT TO UPDATE MAPS MYSELF AND WAS GETTING AN ACTIVATION KEY.




would appreciate if someone can help with an activation code for me : VIN: WDC0G4KB3JV106054




You wrongly clicked NTG5s1 in your first picture, please use NTG5s2 V15 North America!
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Old Jun 17, 2026 | 08:58 AM
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I want to know how to update myself as well. I saw message that a new map was available and will be download and install automatically for free for the last two update but never did.
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Old Jun 17, 2026 | 02:12 PM
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I want to know how to update myself as well. I saw message that a new map was available and will be download and install automatically for free for the last two update but never did.
You can follow the link posted by @W205C43PFL in post #2 or the user @badshah787 can share his experience

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Old Jun 17, 2026 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by trigital
You can follow the link posted by @W205C43PFL in post #2 or the user @badshah787 can share his experience
Thanks for your kind mention hopefully they can get their map updated with no issues. Thanks for helping forum members with activation codes.
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