I just purchased a 2017 GLA 250. The car has Apple car play with no satellite radio. The front of the radio has an SD card slot. Can I purchase a Garmin SD Navigation card that will work in my car? The Mercedes dealer does not seem to be very sure of themselves and the card is not cheap to buy.
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There are two different Navi systems for the GLA. The standard is Audio 20 which is prewired for Gamarin Map Pilot that uses an SD card, the other is the optional Command that has Navi built-in and us a harddrive that is built-in Command and does not use an SD card.
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Thanks for the info. Do both have the SD card slot in the dash?
If I have the command system are you able to do it by yourself or do I have to take it to the dealership? Right now when I push the navigation button it says that navigation is not installed.
If I have the command system are you able to do it by yourself or do I have to take it to the dealership? Right now when I push the navigation button it says that navigation is not installed.
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It would first be prudent to positively identify which system you have, the Comand Nav (hard drive based) or the Garmin SD card. Although given your "not installed" readout I would suspect the latter.
If you didn't get a build sheet with your GLA then a VIN decoder is a good alternative: Free online Mercedes-Benz VIN Decoder : MBDecoder
If you didn't get a build sheet with your GLA then a VIN decoder is a good alternative: Free online Mercedes-Benz VIN Decoder : MBDecoder
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You're welcome.
So, as gbarringer cited above "The standard is Audio 20 which is prewired for Garmin Map Pilot that uses an SD card"
So, as gbarringer cited above "The standard is Audio 20 which is prewired for Garmin Map Pilot that uses an SD card"
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Given authentic Benz parts are expensive, but especially at this 3 strikes and you're out point why not just head to the dealership and be assured it will work for you?
I purchased one on eBay and had no problems. Make sure it is new and not pre-owned. The sd card once used in a car is then registered for use in that car only and can not be used in a different car. When installing the first time it will ask if this is the vehicle you wish to install it in.
I purchased this one with no problems. Amazon.com: New SD Card Garmin Map Pilot 2018 2019 Mercedes-Benz Navigation Part A2189063003: Car Electronics
I purchased this one with no problems. Amazon.com: New SD Card Garmin Map Pilot 2018 2019 Mercedes-Benz Navigation Part A2189063003: Car Electronics
Just open the package and install it in the SD slot. Do not lock the card as the system needs to write to the card to register the car.
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Hi Can you send me the link for this card please.
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I'm not aware of a Garmin SD card any newer than this 2020 edition. The dealership wanted silly money for same. Works AOK for me (North America and 2018 pre-wired for Garmin Map Pilot SD card):
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