Anyway to update 09' Navi to the 10' Model?

robtrink · 03-18-2010, 11:42 AM

So after seeing some recent post about the improvements done to the 2010 navigation system, I cam across an original post which showed dealership update DVD's.

To any of the dealers or forum members out there, is there any way to upgrade the firmware /software of the 2009 navigation system to be up to date with the new 2010 navigation system. I know the differences are minor, but the added functionality would be cool.

FuszNissan · 03-18-2010, 10:29 PM

Great Question. I have never seen a OS update. Only maps.

frost · 03-18-2010, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FuszNissan

Great Question. I have never seen a OS update. Only maps.

Well figure it out dude, you're the dealer

Cjanik · 03-19-2010, 12:20 AM

care to elaborate on the differences?

mazdaspeed3 · 03-19-2010, 12:42 PM

+1 would love to know if the only difference is software.

WShade · 03-21-2010, 08:09 PM

I seriously doubt a software upgrade will get you there without integrating the screen and DVD player.

robtrink · 03-22-2010, 07:51 AM

I know the new software allows for more than 512 songs from the CF card and the other differences stated in the video.

FuszNissan · 03-22-2010, 12:32 PM

Here is what I got from Nissan Corp.

"It is not a simple plug and play nor is it a quick flash of the system to change it.
While it can be done, it is cost-prohibitive.
The changes in the system is not just an OS and firmware as some might think, hardware is totally different. I believe that even some of the harnesses are different.

Short of buying a 2010 unit and swapping everything attached to the 08IT system, it would be very painful to do such a swap."

phelan · 03-22-2010, 12:36 PM

but what differences are they talking about? i didn't even realize they upgraded it O_o

FuszNissan · 03-22-2010, 03:19 PM

Really the layout and interface. The biggest difference is the ipod interface. 2010's is so nice for ipod.

RCZ · 03-22-2010, 05:08 PM

thats bs. sorry, but us 09 owners have ipod/iphones too and kinda wish they worked like they are supposed to. Thanks for the info, time to complain.

Rasengan · 03-22-2010, 06:53 PM

the iPod/iPhone interface is probably the best i've seen on a car INCLUDING aftermarket systems, it works pretty flawlessly except the one or two times it didn't recognize the USB device for me which all i had to do was replug it in and it worked again...it's fast and shows album artwork and the menus are very intuitive

from what i've seen of the '09 Nav in videos, the UI is pretty similar but the '10s are just 'prettier'...i believe the screen is also a higher resolution and the '10s have a DVD player capable of playing DVD movies...my past 4 cars have now had Nav and the one in my '10 Roadster is by far the best, most customizable one and it works so incredibly well with an iPod/iPhone

Vegitto-kun · 03-23-2010, 03:28 PM

yeah I wish it was easier.

I cant use my ipod so I am stuck at using the 6 cd changer which is hardly enough for my music

ocfoilist · 05-01-2010, 02:11 AM

Thanks for the valuable info, Fusz! I was wondering this myself as I have always been frustrated that a) to use the HD I have to manually insert CDs one at a time, and b) the CF card is limited to a ridiculous 512 songs. Bummer to hear that it isn't an easy upgrade. Do you have any pricing info (even a ballpark) on what it might take to swap an '09 for an '10 nav unit?

CharBoiler · 05-14-2010, 07:02 PM

I'm actually interested in the swap as well. I was very disappointed when the 10 unit was able to stream audio thru Bluetooth and that instead of a ipod connector in the center armrest, they put a usb port. Please let us know what the costs would be to swap, if it is even possible.

03-18-2010, 11:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
robtrink Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 68 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	Anyway to update 09' Navi to the 10' Model? So after seeing some recent post about the improvements done to the 2010 navigation system, I cam across an original post which showed dealership update DVD's. To any of the dealers or forum members out there, is there any way to upgrade the firmware /software of the 2009 navigation system to be up to date with the new 2010 navigation system. I know the differences are minor, but the added functionality would be cool.

03-18-2010, 10:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	Great Question. I have never seen a OS update. Only maps. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

03-21-2010, 08:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
WShade Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 765 Drives: 09 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 187	I seriously doubt a software upgrade will get you there without integrating the screen and DVD player. __________________ Q50S Q60 RS400

03-22-2010, 12:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	Here is what I got from Nissan Corp. "It is not a simple plug and play nor is it a quick flash of the system to change it. While it can be done, it is cost-prohibitive. The changes in the system is not just an OS and firmware as some might think, hardware is totally different. I believe that even some of the harnesses are different. Short of buying a 2010 unit and swapping everything attached to the 08IT system, it would be very painful to do such a swap." __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

03-22-2010, 12:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	but what differences are they talking about? i didn't even realize they upgraded it O_o __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

03-19-2010, 12:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cjanik Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 578 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 16	care to elaborate on the differences?

03-19-2010, 12:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
mazdaspeed3 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: the basement Posts: 22 Drives: 09 370z sprt+Trng Rep Power: 15	+1 would love to know if the only difference is software.

03-22-2010, 07:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
robtrink Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 68 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	I know the new software allows for more than 512 songs from the CF card and the other differences stated in the video.

03-22-2010, 03:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 541	Really the layout and interface. The biggest difference is the ipod interface. 2010's is so nice for ipod. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

03-22-2010, 05:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1118	thats bs. sorry, but us 09 owners have ipod/iphones too and kinda wish they worked like they are supposed to. Thanks for the info, time to complain.

03-22-2010, 06:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
Rasengan Base Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Age: 46 Posts: 128 Drives: '10 Roadster T/S 6MT Rep Power: 15	the iPod/iPhone interface is probably the best i've seen on a car INCLUDING aftermarket systems, it works pretty flawlessly except the one or two times it didn't recognize the USB device for me which all i had to do was replug it in and it worked again...it's fast and shows album artwork and the menus are very intuitive from what i've seen of the '09 Nav in videos, the UI is pretty similar but the '10s are just 'prettier'...i believe the screen is also a higher resolution and the '10s have a DVD player capable of playing DVD movies...my past 4 cars have now had Nav and the one in my '10 Roadster is by far the best, most customizable one and it works so incredibly well with an iPod/iPhone __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370Z Roadster 6MT Touring/Sport

03-23-2010, 03:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	yeah I wish it was easier. I cant use my ipod so I am stuck at using the 6 cd changer which is hardly enough for my music

05-01-2010, 02:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
ocfoilist Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 202 Drives: 09 Blue 6m 370zT/S/N Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the valuable info, Fusz! I was wondering this myself as I have always been frustrated that a) to use the HD I have to manually insert CDs one at a time, and b) the CF card is limited to a ridiculous 512 songs. Bummer to hear that it isn't an easy upgrade. Do you have any pricing info (even a ballpark) on what it might take to swap an '09 for an '10 nav unit? __________________ Proud owner of a new 167.2 inch, 3278 lb baby Z! Stillen CBE & G3 Intake // Stillen Lightweight pulley // Stillen Oil Cooler // Goodridge Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines // ACT HDSS Clutch& Alum Flywheel

05-14-2010, 07:02 PM	#15 (permalink)
CharBoiler Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NorCal Posts: 53 Drives: 09 PW/Tour/Sport Rep Power: 15	I'm actually interested in the swap as well. I was very disappointed when the 10 unit was able to stream audio thru Bluetooth and that instead of a ipod connector in the center armrest, they put a usb port. Please let us know what the costs would be to swap, if it is even possible.

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