ml430 need navigation update code???
 

Hey guys I just got a new nav disk but the guy told me I needed to input a code in the stereo first to update firmware. Anyone know how I get this code?

RE: ml430 need navigation update code???
 

He said he needed the first 4 digits from the vin, mine starts with 4JGAB72eo

RE: ml430 need navigation update code???
 

just bought new nav disks from mercedes and mine won't pick up any satalites is that your problem?

RE: ml430 need navigation update code???
 

No I was just told that a firmware update had to be done prior to installing new nav disk. I did just get this info sent to me, maybe you need to do it as well. Hope this helps.

to upgrade your firmware VIN xxxxxxxxxxx
CAR OUTSIDE REMOVE ALL NAV DISKS , ENGINE RUNNING , LINE OF SIGHT TO SAT'S , PRESS AND HOLD * BUTTON FOR 10 SECONDS,RELEASE, PRESS # TWICE AND SYSTEM WILL DO UPGRADE AUTOMATICALLY now install new disk YOU MAY DRIVE CAR OR SHUT OFF OPERATE ALL NORMALY AND UPGRADE WILL PROCESS WITHIN NORMAL OPERATION OF THE NEXT FEW DAYS OF DRIVING

RE: ml430 need navigation update code???
 

thanks i'll try it tommorrow:eek:

RE: ml430 need navigation update code???
 

well I tried it with no luck...( hope you had better luck then I did

RE: ml430 need navigation update code???
 

no luck with that either but i am not getting any signal when i look at the strength indicator considering buying a new antenna?