BillyBoy
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Well folks, just thought I'd post an update on the TMC question thread I posted a couple of weeks ago (http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/showthread.php?t=52800)
Thanks to the advice of the members here, I decided to try the latest disk for my car to see if it did activate the TMC function. I ordered a DVD from MB Stratford Upon Avon as they quoted a price of £189.60 inc VAT - cheaper that comandonline, and 20% off their RRP of £235!
The disk arrived the following day, but wouldn't initially install in my car. When I ejected the old DVD it turned out it was version 4.1 - newer that I thought, but still too old to upgrade directly. The MB garage then just got the upgrade disk and updated the COMAND for me then re-tried the disk and hey presto it all works!! All MB charged was the cost of the disk despite probably spending half an hour overall getting it working for me.
I now have TMC enabled, and it displays in the bottom corner of the screen, dynamic route mode is enabled, and I have all the latest roads, including the business park with our offices on, and my mates new build road in Ruislip which isn't on the disk in his CLS (ha, ha).
Tried it out on the way home today (yes I do know the way really) and the directions are much better too. No more of the (technically correct but misleading) "At the roundabout turn left at the third exit" when it really means turn right at the roundabout.
All in all, I'm very pleased with the new disk, and would recommend it if you are hesitating over updating.
Cheers,
Bill
Thanks to the advice of the members here, I decided to try the latest disk for my car to see if it did activate the TMC function. I ordered a DVD from MB Stratford Upon Avon as they quoted a price of £189.60 inc VAT - cheaper that comandonline, and 20% off their RRP of £235!
The disk arrived the following day, but wouldn't initially install in my car. When I ejected the old DVD it turned out it was version 4.1 - newer that I thought, but still too old to upgrade directly. The MB garage then just got the upgrade disk and updated the COMAND for me then re-tried the disk and hey presto it all works!! All MB charged was the cost of the disk despite probably spending half an hour overall getting it working for me.
I now have TMC enabled, and it displays in the bottom corner of the screen, dynamic route mode is enabled, and I have all the latest roads, including the business park with our offices on, and my mates new build road in Ruislip which isn't on the disk in his CLS (ha, ha).
Tried it out on the way home today (yes I do know the way really) and the directions are much better too. No more of the (technically correct but misleading) "At the roundabout turn left at the third exit" when it really means turn right at the roundabout.
All in all, I'm very pleased with the new disk, and would recommend it if you are hesitating over updating.
Cheers,
Bill