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Thai
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| NAV CD ROM...Interesting Facts
Hey all,
Did you know that MB changed the NAVI unit in 2005?? I just called NAVUPDATE and was told that in 2005 G's NAVI CD ROM switched from Bosch to Navtech. So, from 2002-2004, NAVI units can only read Bosch's CD ROMs...in 2005, the NAVI can only read NAVTECH's CD ROM. Bosch apparently still makes updates...last one being November 2005. NAVTECH CD ROMs apparently cannot be used on the older units (2002-2004). In addition, apparently, Simiens (sp?) also makes CD ROMS for early NAVI units...but i am not sure which years.
Weird. |
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Mopagi
Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: New York /Toronto
Vehicle(s): 2005 G55K GE
Posts: 127
| RE: NAV CD ROM...Interesting Facts
This is strange, because I updated the disc that came with my 2003 in earley 2005. Both sets were Navtec. The 2005 disc worked fine in both my 2003 and 2005 G's. Maybe the change over to Navtec happened earlier? Either way, the 2005 update is a huge improvement over the original disc's. A single DVD is really the only way to go though. |
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03-Gwagen
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Western Pennsylvania
Vehicle(s): CLK63 Black Series, 2018 G63, 2016 GLE300d
Posts: 888
| RE: NAV CD ROM...Interesting Facts
My 2003 was also Navtech and I too use the updates from Navtech.
When I ordered my updates direct from Navtech, they were backordered for longer than they expected. At that time Navtech sent me a gift certificate- I think it was $75 or $100. Nice company to deal with.
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Thai
Date registered: Dec 1899
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| Re: NAV CD ROM...Interesting Facts
That's strange...NAVUPDATE would not let me order any CDROMS...they said that i have to go thru my dealer because they don't handle Bosch's stuff. |
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03-Gwagen
Elite Veteran
Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Western Pennsylvania
Vehicle(s): CLK63 Black Series, 2018 G63, 2016 GLE300d
Posts: 888
| Re: NAV CD ROM...Interesting Facts
I definitely ordered it direct for them.
But Mercedes had something to do with it. Because one of the letters I recieved was on the MBUSA letterhead.
Below is the receipt from NavTeq feedbackna@navteq.com
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for your recent order with NAVTEQ. This e-mail acts as your confirmation that NAVTEQ has received this order for processing.
Please remember that all shipping times are relative to when your order is processed by our warehouse. We ship orders Monday thru Friday (excluding US holidays). Processing time may be as short as a few hours and up to 36 hours dependent on when your order is placed. All orders are subject to availability of the items purchased.
If you have any questions please call us Toll-Free at 888-628-6277 or e-mail us at mailto:sales@navteq.com
Order number.....:
Was entered on...: 08/27/2004
Line....................: 1
Product.................: North America
Qty.....................: 1
Item Status.............: In Stock
*Expected Shipment Date.: 08/27/2004 (* If you have ordered a future release, please disregard.)
Price...................: 225.00 USD
Extension...............: 225.00 USD
Line....................: 2
Product.................: n/a
Qty.....................: 1
Item Status.............: In Stock
*Expected Shipment Date.: 08/27/2004 (* If you have ordered a future release, please disregard.)
Price...................: 0.00 USD
Extension...............: 0.00 USD
Total.........: 225.00 USD
Handling......: 0.00 USD
Tax...........: 13.50 USD
Order Total...: 238.50 USD
Shipped By....: 3-5 Day Ground
Thank you for your order. Your business is appreciated.
This is an outbound message only - you cannot reply to it. Please call our customer call center at 888-NAV-MAPS (888-628-6277) if there is anything else we can help you with.
below is the follow-up email
> Dear Valued Mercedes-Benz Customer,
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> We are sorry to inform you that there has been a delay in shipping
> your new updated map discs.
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> We expect to ship your new updated discs by January 31, 2005, and we
> will notify you on the day your product is shipped.
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> If you have any questions, please call us at 1-866-MB4-AMAP
> (1-866-624-2627).
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> Thank you for your NavUpdate subscription, and we apologize for this
> delay.
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> Sincerely,
>
> NAVTEQ
> Customer Contact Center
>
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