Jamie,
Thanks so much for the NAV brackets.......they are a big help with the
project. I am still tracking down additional parts but with your instructions
the project should go well. I will keep you informed.
Let me know what the part and shipping cost and I can sent it to you via
paypal.
If I can ever assist you please don't hesitate to write or call. I live 15
miles of NYC.
Sincerely,
Bob Koziak
-----Original Message-----
From: Jaime Kopchinski <jaime...@gmail.com>
To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Sat, Mar 2, 2013 7:20 pm
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic Navigation System
Bob,
I might have the brackets for the trunk... I'll let you know. You'll also
need the GPS splitter, I can find the part number. If you want a trunk
liner that looks nice, you'll have to order one of them too. A parts guy
that knows his stuff and his was around the EPC will be your friend here.
Originally, if Nav was added to a car, they ordered a kit which contained
everything that was needed, including the correct liner.
Regarding the wiring, there are three connections to the Nav box. A power
cable, MOST (orange fiber optics), and GPS antenna. All three of these are
already in the car. The GPS cable just runs to where a splitter can be
connected. Its also on the driver's side of the trunk, in a little deeper.
Actually, on second thought, you can just connect the GPS antenna
directly, but you'll have to disconnect it from the Teleaid module. This
means your emergency call system won't know where you are. If you want
this system to work, this is a consideration.
All communication goes through MOST to the head unit. You have to tie the
MOST cables for the Nav box into the MOST ring. The junction for these
cables is under the back seat, drivers side. Its a fairly easy task if you
do it after everything else is connected. You can just figure out which
lines come from the Nav box, and which are in the ring. You open one of
the couplers with the system running and you'll see a red light. Connect
that one to one of the cables from the Nav box. If you get light coming
out of the other Nav box cable, you got the right one... now complete the
ring by connecting the two open cables together. If not, try the other
combination.
MOST devices are in a ring. Each device has two cables, one in and one
out. Only thing you can mess up is mixing up in and out. If the light
isn't able to travel around the ring completely, nothing works: You just
see a MB star on the head unit, then it shuts down.
Jaime
On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 11:53 AM, Robert Koziak <rkmerce...@aol.com> wrote:
> Jaime...........that's really what I wanted to hear! I didn't want a
> system that looks like an add on and didn't blend perfectly. Any further
> information would be great.....diagrams, part numbers, pictures etc. I
> will keep the list updated on the project from searching out the parts to
> the finished product.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
>
> Bob
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jaime Kopchinski <jaime...@gmail.com>
> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
> Sent: Sat, Mar 2, 2013 10:16 am
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 2004 E320 4matic Navigation System
>
>
> Oops... I pressed send too fast.
>
> So, reasons to use the factory system:
> - Good integration with instrument cluster, must less distraction, route
> info available at a glance
> - Audio integration: Entertainment audio will not conflict with
> Navigation, they bled automatically. You can always hear the Navi.
> - Positioning. The factory relies more on a gyroscope and wheel speed
> sensors for positioning than GPS. This means you still know where you are
> in tunnels, big cities, and anywhere else the view to the sky is
> obstructed.
> - Current maps are still available. Make sure you get a recent one if you
> buy a box with the DVD.
>
> You can get the Navi box on ebay, as you said, but you also need the
> factory mounting bracket. Proper mounting is critical to the function of
> the positioning, so rigging something up isn't recommended.
>
> You can is prewired for this. You'll find what you need tucked behind the
> driver's side trunk liner. You'll also need a GPS splitter. I can find
> part numbers for all this stuff if you want to continue.
>
> I know this system quite intimately: I'm one of the engineers that helped
> to bring it to the market.
>
> Good luck!
> Jaime
>
>
>
> On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 10:08 AM, Jaime Kopchinski <jaime...@gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > Hi Bob,
> > The system for your car is now about 10 years old, so consider this when
> > comparing it to a modern Garmin. The Garmin will have more features and
> > probably a nicer user interface. I'm sure everyone else on the list will
> > give you dozens of reasons why you should just use a Garmin, but let me
> > give you some reasons why you should use the factory system:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Sat, Mar 2, 2013 at 9:24 AM, Robert Koziak <rkmerce...@aol.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >>
> >> It's me again with the new toy. My 2004 E320 does not have a
> >> Navigation System so I am considering installing one. I did research
> and
> >> some people say it's as simple as buying a DVD reader and mounting it
> in he
> >> trunk because all the cars are NAV ready. Any opinions on this
> endeavor.
> >> Is the system worth the work? I currently use a Garmin in my other
> cars
> >> but since it appears to be an easy project this would eliminate the
> >> constant removing the Garmin to avoid theft in addition to being
> >> aesthetically pleasing.
> >>
> >>
> >> I see a range of prices for the reader on EBAY from $200 to $1800.
> I
> >> don't see any brackets or wiring so any diagrams, part numbers etc.
> needed
> >> would be appreciated.
> >>
> >>
> >> As always thanks in advance.
> >>
> >>
> >> Bob
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> >
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