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jaymanek · 17-11-2009, 06:56 PM

Hi Guys,

I have installed APS 30 Nav unit into my W123 Coupe. Installed a CD changer etc using the W210 wiring kits. Was feeling very proud of myself until I purchased a disc for the sat nav and realised that the Navigation is not working!

Im getting 6-9 satellites but the unit doesnt know im moving.. It always thinks im at my work address which is where i first started the unit.

Even when im at home, the location doesnt update even though its receiving enough satellites.

Ive got a hunch that this is because I couldnt give the unit a speed pulse as my car doesnt have one.
Although I have Becker Indianapolis in 2 of my other cars and they both work without a speed pulse.. i assumed the MB unit was basically the same thing?

The only solution I can see is to buy a speed pulse generator?

Is there a programming mode somewhere where I can tell it that it doesnt have a speed pulse?

What do you think?

The only speed pulse generator is the Alping NVE-K300 and the instructions seem loopy.. talks about rubbing the tyre to make it magnetic... surely cant work reliably!

Cheers

Jay

17-11-2009, 06:56 PM	#1
jaymanek Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Nuneaton Warwickshire Car: 560 SEC AMG Widebody, 560 SEC AMG, W124 500E, W123 280CE, W123 200, R107-500SL Posts: 9,243	Mercedes Sat Nav in a W123 Hi Guys, I have installed APS 30 Nav unit into my W123 Coupe. Installed a CD changer etc using the W210 wiring kits. Was feeling very proud of myself until I purchased a disc for the sat nav and realised that the Navigation is not working! Im getting 6-9 satellites but the unit doesnt know im moving.. It always thinks im at my work address which is where i first started the unit. Even when im at home, the location doesnt update even though its receiving enough satellites. Ive got a hunch that this is because I couldnt give the unit a speed pulse as my car doesnt have one. Although I have Becker Indianapolis in 2 of my other cars and they both work without a speed pulse.. i assumed the MB unit was basically the same thing? The only solution I can see is to buy a speed pulse generator? Is there a programming mode somewhere where I can tell it that it doesnt have a speed pulse? What do you think? The only speed pulse generator is the Alping NVE-K300 and the instructions seem loopy.. talks about rubbing the tyre to make it magnetic... surely cant work reliably! Cheers Jay __________________ Mercland is listed here on MBClub please click to see services and discounts available. 1980 123-200 in Sahara Yellow 1985 123-280CE in Champagne 1988 500SL in Met Light Blue Now with Leather 1988 560SEC AMG in Midnight Blue 1989 560SEC AMG Widebody 1993 E500 Brabus in Silver with lots of toys! 1 of 29 UK Supplied Cars Gallery Link