SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Nav update disc?????
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'10 MB E63, '08 ML550 ('05 E55, '05 SL55, '08 E63 GONE)
The NAV has to be the worst feature about my SL.
When is Mercedes going to partner w/ someone like Garmin? They (along w/ Audi and BMW) are probably 10 years behind the Japanese automakers in this department, and truth be told... it's starting to play into my buying decisions.
~ Ian
PS: Yes, it's behind the seats!
When is Mercedes going to partner w/ someone like Garmin? They (along w/ Audi and BMW) are probably 10 years behind the Japanese automakers in this department, and truth be told... it's starting to play into my buying decisions.
~ Ian
PS: Yes, it's behind the seats!
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Thanks, loaded it last night. I don't mind the nav in the SL, but I like the Porsche nav better. ML500 is usefull but I have not found a way to deactivate the damn thing once programmed. Only way to deactivate it is to stop the car and shut it off.
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I bought mine at the dealership. I have an '05 as well so a word of warning is in order here. My nav DVD player in the trunk had to be replaced with a new one capable of playing the new disc. Fortunately, it was covered under the warranty. Sounds hard to believe, but it is true.
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2008 Maserati QP EGT, 2005 SL55AMG , 2002 CLK55AMG 2002 C230K Coupe
Funny thing about the MB Nav in my 05, it will find every fricking country club in the area but the other day I was in Bellevue and wanted to find the closest Starbucks. Nope, none listed but it did show me the way the the McDonalds accross the street from where I was parked.
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I'm not doubting your story. I just think it was either explained to you wrong or it was an unnecessary replacement. The only problem I have seen was software and all you would need to do is put the previous years disk in and it would update the software incrementally or have a tech update it.
Last edited by JonMBZ; Jun 25, 2009 at 10:24 AM.
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I'm not doubting your story. I just think it was either explained to you wrong or it was an unnecessary replacement. The only problem I have seen was software and all you would need to do is put the previous years disk in and it would update the software incrementally or have a tech update it.
I do have one of the first '05s produced... maybe they changed the player sometime during the model year.
