twitte

I noticed the new Lexus Navigation systems have real-time traffic monitoring on the GPS maps. I have a 2006 IS350 and just recently upgraded my GPS maps but it doesn't show the real-time traffic. Does anyone know how to enable or get the real-time traffic monitoring on an older Navigation system?

acefalcon2

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the traffic monitoring is only available on the HDD based... 2010+

Andre

javyLSU

iTrader: (21)

This isn't an issue that you can solve by installing a new firmware or software. There's several pieces of hardware that you need to have this feature, and the only way you can get it is by installing a new 2010+MY navigation system, or trading in your car for a new one.

Javier

tastfulmod

damn i was hoping that you can just update the software or something. ohh well maybe i'll trade my car in for an '10 who knows!

Kurtz

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Or spend $150 on a Garmin that does realtime traffic and a ton more :P

(even better, $99 for lifetime map updates versus $300/yr for the lexus ones)

richkan

Thats interesting, in Europe Real Time Traffic is enabled with the dvd based navigation systems. It works just fine w/ my 2006 IS220d with the brand new 2011 NavDvd.

yangster

then all you have to do is attach the Garmin suction mount to your nav screen!

kikcaffine

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My cell phones navigation does real-time traffic (sprint)

Kurtz

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friction mount is a ton better.... stays in place perfectly on the flat area right above the center stack, and doesn't leave any marks behind for thieves to know you had a GPS in the car.

Plus you don't have to worry about how well it'll stick to anything in a rental when you take it on trips.