2013 & 2014 Navigation Map Updates - Alternative Sources?
#1
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2013 & 2014 Navigation Map Updates - Alternative Sources?
Hello,
My 2013 LS460 came with 2013 year maps on the navigation system.
According to the Lexus website, the 2013 and 2014 navigation systems are "Generation 7" (while 2015 LS models are "Generation 8") and require a "USB Activation Card Number", which is part PT219-HDD07-14 and costs $169 plus the "installation charge".
I'm wondering if anyone has heard of any "alternative" sources for these update files... I imagine they may be reusable, unless the navigation "phones home" to the "mothership" with serial numbers for the license check...
Any thoughts are welcome...
Thank you.
My 2013 LS460 came with 2013 year maps on the navigation system.
According to the Lexus website, the 2013 and 2014 navigation systems are "Generation 7" (while 2015 LS models are "Generation 8") and require a "USB Activation Card Number", which is part PT219-HDD07-14 and costs $169 plus the "installation charge".
I'm wondering if anyone has heard of any "alternative" sources for these update files... I imagine they may be reusable, unless the navigation "phones home" to the "mothership" with serial numbers for the license check...
Any thoughts are welcome...
Thank you.
Last edited by jasone36; 03-08-16 at 12:32 PM.
#2
Lexus Champion
Hello,
My 2013 LS460 came with 2013 year maps on the navigation system.
According to the Lexus website, the 2013 and 2014 navigation systems are "Generation 7" (while 2015 LS models are "Generation 8") and require a "USB Activation Card Number", which is part PT219-HDD07-14 and costs $169 plus the "installation charge".
I'm wondering if anyone has heard of any "alternative" sources for these update files... I imagine they may be reusable, unless the navigation "phones home" to the "mothership" with serial numbers for the license check...
Any thoughts are welcome...
Thank you.
My 2013 LS460 came with 2013 year maps on the navigation system.
According to the Lexus website, the 2013 and 2014 navigation systems are "Generation 7" (while 2015 LS models are "Generation 8") and require a "USB Activation Card Number", which is part PT219-HDD07-14 and costs $169 plus the "installation charge".
I'm wondering if anyone has heard of any "alternative" sources for these update files... I imagine they may be reusable, unless the navigation "phones home" to the "mothership" with serial numbers for the license check...
Any thoughts are welcome...
Thank you.
The best alternative I've seen are the Vaistech products that mirror your phone to the Nav screen.
#4
Lexus Fanatic
No alternative sources, dealer has to do it.
#6
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It depends. I wouldn't do them evert year, but maybe every 3-4 years.
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