I don't have any 0 or O in my VIN... thats odd, I usually do...

 

SleepWalker,
Could you tell me what part I would need to get a nav system put in my 06 C230?

 

He probably has an Electronic Parts Catalog like we have here at work. With the VIN input it narrows the search down A LOT. These cars just have so many options that the VIN really helps.

 

If you go to a dealer they cannot even begin to help you unless you give them the VIN. This is really true with older cars from before 1980 when a mid-year change in a part was not abnormal. It is not enough to say it is a 1975 230 with a four cylinder gas. It is not even enough to say it is a 115.11512. Without the last few numbers, the chassis numbers, you might not get the right part.

As far as getting the VIN in order to make a key so you can steal the car: The VIN on US cars is visible through the windshield.

Sam

 

who is sleepwalker???

 

that's me.

 

Hey Sleepwalker,

Can you recommend any good online sites for parts location diagrams and numbers.

Thanks.

 

They might want to see what options it came with or see the history on the car.

 

get your on board navigational system from best buy or costco.

 

MBUSA has their EPC net for free on startek info but it is for USA cars only!!!
If you have a european car you have to subscribe to the full version.
The epc doesn't really show you exactly where the part is located either, unless you know what the part does and what parts group it's in you might not ever find it.
I have been selling MB parts for 20 + years and still have a hard time finding things.

Ray