2012 Nav map update IS FINALLY HERE!

stratburst · 04-17-2012, 05:40 PM

Those with 2010+ NAV's have a DVD reader and can perform the update themselves. I'm be curious what the 2009 and earlier modes use to connect to the source data.

modme · 04-17-2012, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stratburst

Those with 2010+ NAV's have a DVD reader and can perform the update themselves. I'm be curious what the 2009 and earlier modes use to connect to the source data.

Compact flash slot.

Cmike2780 · 04-17-2012, 06:13 PM

I know a lot of roads are changed or added each year, but I doubt it's really significant enough to she'll out this much cash for it. Unless you're constantly on the road going to unfamiliar places, chances are these updates are kind of a waste.

stratburst · 04-17-2012, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cmike2780

I know a lot of roads are changed or added each year, but I doubt it's really significant enough to she'll out this much cash for it. Unless you're constantly on the road going to unfamiliar places, chances are these updates are kind of a waste.

Agreed. Now if they could interface with ODBII to display and record performance data or provide a radar detector interface with the NAV display I would be seriously interested. All things to come one day in a future model I'm sure. Not likely to happen with current models.

munz · 05-23-2012, 11:41 PM

Nissan here in Australia say the update is $420 which in my opinion is far too steep if I don't even know the cities updated, not to mention any updates to the firmware to speed up menus etc. Does anyone know if I can install a "trial" and/or download it from somewhere to see if it suits me?

Ubetit · 05-24-2012, 09:58 AM

I bought a factory certified 2011 over the weekend. Shouldn't they have upgraded the maps?

Slynky · 07-15-2012, 08:12 AM

FWIW:

I ordered the update (@ $270...tax and shipping)

Then the fun begins.

You are supposed to be able to update it yourself. So I read it over and the first question is do they REALLY mean to leave the engine running during the whole installation or not? They don't actually say it that way, they say, "engine on". Not running but, ON. So, to be sure, I called the helpdesk (to make sure the insturciotns didn't just mean "leave the ignition switch on"). The guy had to check around. Yep, you need to let your engine run the whole time.

So, here I am Sunday morning with a big industrial fan running at my radiator and start the install. Second problem. Have to make sure the existing version is lower than the version on the CD (the application software for the nav system). So, it says to look at the last 5 digits to see if the CD version is higher. So, my existing system says (something like) "52008" on it and the CD version is listed as "A2001". WTF? How do I know which is higher !? They don't tell me it's in HEX (which makes the "A" higher). They have no info on their site. So, I call the helpdesk again (which is listed as 8 - 5 Central US time). Of course, they are closed on Sundays but they don't mention that on the information they sent about contacting the helpdesk.

So, I'm a bit disappointed in their product so far. Their their reference to the "engine being on" could be written more clearly to say something like, "motor/engine on and running". They could list or explain version numbers better. And they could actually list ALL the info concerned with when the helpdesk is available.

ZeeingAround · 07-16-2012, 10:36 AM

After getting the free WAZE app on my ipad and iphone, there is no reason for me to pay for nav in a head unit again.

Ubetit · 08-27-2012, 02:06 PM

Anyone know how often they put this on sale?

Roadster4Us · 08-27-2012, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ubetit

Anyone know how often they put this on sale?

Usually only when it first comes out. I haven't seen it for sale at any other time.

logenl7 · 04-24-2013, 02:08 PM

Or you could just get a torrent and avoid the $200-$250 charge lol.. Burn it to a dual layer DVD and you're good

Bryan212 · 04-26-2013, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by logenl7

Or you could just get a torrent and avoid the $200-$250 charge lol.. Burn it to a dual layer DVD and you're good

Is there a torrent of this? If so I would like a link plz!

pedZ · 04-26-2013, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bryan212

Is there a torrent of this? If so I would like a link plz!

Even if there is a torrent for this, I don't think you would be able to use it. The NAV update requires an activation code that is tied to your specific unit ID.

Ubetit · 04-24-2013, 05:47 PM

I was just going to post this. I just ordered mine.

kenchan · 04-26-2013, 03:11 PM

it's 2013 already and almost half over...

04-17-2012, 06:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	I know a lot of roads are changed or added each year, but I doubt it's really significant enough to she'll out this much cash for it. Unless you're constantly on the road going to unfamiliar places, chances are these updates are kind of a waste. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

07-15-2012, 08:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Slynky Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: McDonough, GA Posts: 595 Drives: 2010 Red 370Z T/S/N Rep Power: 17	FWIW: I ordered the update (@ $270...tax and shipping) Then the fun begins. You are supposed to be able to update it yourself. So I read it over and the first question is do they REALLY mean to leave the engine running during the whole installation or not? They don't actually say it that way, they say, "engine on". Not running but, ON. So, to be sure, I called the helpdesk (to make sure the insturciotns didn't just mean "leave the ignition switch on"). The guy had to check around. Yep, you need to let your engine run the whole time. So, here I am Sunday morning with a big industrial fan running at my radiator and start the install. Second problem. Have to make sure the existing version is lower than the version on the CD (the application software for the nav system). So, it says to look at the last 5 digits to see if the CD version is higher. So, my existing system says (something like) "52008" on it and the CD version is listed as "A2001". WTF? How do I know which is higher !? They don't tell me it's in HEX (which makes the "A" higher). They have no info on their site. So, I call the helpdesk again (which is listed as 8 - 5 Central US time). Of course, they are closed on Sundays but they don't mention that on the information they sent about contacting the helpdesk. So, I'm a bit disappointed in their product so far. Their their reference to the "engine being on" could be written more clearly to say something like, "motor/engine on and running". They could list or explain version numbers better. And they could actually list ALL the info concerned with when the helpdesk is available. __________________ A veteran is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America," for an amount of "up to and including my life."

07-16-2012, 10:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
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04-17-2012, 05:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
stratburst Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 78 Drives: 370z - Sport Touring Rep Power: 14	Those with 2010+ NAV's have a DVD reader and can perform the update themselves. I'm be curious what the 2009 and earlier modes use to connect to the source data.

05-23-2012, 11:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
munz Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 18 Drives: 2010 40th Anni 370Z Rep Power: 14	Nissan here in Australia say the update is $420 which in my opinion is far too steep if I don't even know the cities updated, not to mention any updates to the firmware to speed up menus etc. Does anyone know if I can install a "trial" and/or download it from somewhere to see if it suits me?

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Ubetit Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 527 Drives: the women lazy Rep Power: 14	I bought a factory certified 2011 over the weekend. Shouldn't they have upgraded the maps?

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Ubetit Track Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 527 Drives: the women lazy Rep Power: 14	I was just going to post this. I just ordered mine.

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