Hi Guys, I am new to the Mercedes world and thoroughly enjoying my recently purchased 2008 W204 220 CDi Sport having come from the world of a Jaguar XF.My first question on this great forum is about updating the Navigation software on my NTG4 Comand unit. I believe the existing software is the original as it does not recognise some roads in the UK and the Gracenote database is out of date. I have been given a set of 2011 discs for the NTG4 and my question is.can I go directly to this set of updates without the previous updates being installed?
Also I have recently had the car firmware updated by a MB specialist whilst doing another job for me, does this have any effect on the updates.I have read many of the postings here on the forum about the methodology of updating and it seems straightforward, if a little time intensive, saying that I once had a BMW 5 series that took 2 days to have its software updated while linked to a computer in Germany so maybe 2 hours is not such a big issue.Thanks in anticipation. I do you know what version the map is (the latest is v10 ) iI have the v10 disc and some of the roads are still not shown on the update, esp the lane positions on the M25 around the Essex area so they may have a delay on when the 'new' roads are on the updates.
Richard or Alf will be your best bet and i'm sure there be on here soon. When I updated mine from v8 to v10 it took me just over 2 hours, so you then either leave the car running when you do it as if the battery gets low the unit will turn off and bugger the Comand right up!! Or put a battery charger on it so it will save your fuel. Did my 2008 S204 a few months ago, from the original 2007 installation to latest version in one go without problem. As stated above, it takes over 2 hours, mostly for Disc 1, and you need ignition on to stop Comand shutting down. My suggestion - start engine, connect battery charger, switch off engine then turn ignition back on - this way you avoid a voltage spike, and do not burn fuel for the 2+ hours the update takes.Also empty the CD changer - then when you insert update disc 1 it should autorun -mine did! Oh, and I hope the discs you have been given are genuine MB - if not, I'd suggest careful thought and research before using them.
There are many stories about using copied discs and converting Comand to a useless lump of plastic. There are 2 styles of genuine MB discs - those in a full size DVD case are MB retail, those in a CD size case were supplied to MB dealers to update cars being serviced - and somehow some found their way into the open market.The joy of NTG4 is that the discs are re-useable - the ones I used had been used by another 204 owner, I used them successfully then sold them on to another owner. The downside is that you still do not get 7 digit postcode entry - but I've used the satnav in UK, Ireland and France since updating and it's been fine. Did my 2008 S204 a few months ago, from the original 2007 installation to latest version in one go without problem. As stated above, it takes over 2 hours, mostly for Disc 1, and you need ignition on to stop Comand shutting down. My suggestion - start engine, connect battery charger, switch off engine then turn ignition back on - this way you avoid a voltage spike, and do not burn fuel for the 2+ hours the update takes.Also empty the CD changer - then when you insert update disc 1 it should autorun -mine did! Oh, and I hope the discs you have been given are genuine MB - if not, I'd suggest careful thought and research before using them.
Mercedes Navigations Cd Audio 30 Aps V10 Europe 2008 Full
There are many stories about using copied discs and converting Comand to a useless lump of plastic. There are 2 styles of genuine MB discs - those in a full size DVD case are MB retail, those in a CD size case were supplied to MB dealers to update cars being serviced - and somehow some found their way into the open market.The joy of NTG4 is that the discs are re-useable - the ones I used had been used by another 204 owner, I used them successfully then sold them on to another owner. The downside is that you still do not get 7 digit postcode entry - but I've used the satnav in UK, Ireland and France since updating and it's been fine.