fooldall1

I have searched through 7 pages of search results regarding the 2009 LS460 DVD/NAV update.. Maybe my search terms are off, but am I understanding this correctly? There's no DIY for updating the 2009 LS460 Nav? In previous/other models, I recall putting in a DVD (in the glovebox).. hitting an "update" button in the NAV menu...voila.

I can't seem to find a clear answer on this question. is this something you *have* to have the dealer do? Again this is for a 2009 LS460.

comotiger

I think the update has to be done by the dealer. Last year, they wanted $400 to update the maps on my previous car, a 2012 LS. I said no thanks, and used google maps instead.

DarKnight

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Can only go through the dealer unless you have the equipment. Dealer was charging me a little over $200. You're better off putting that money towards the Gromaudio unit.

fooldall1

Augh, that SUCKS. Something so likely very simple.. made complicated. I get it if Lexus wanted to charge customers for the Map Update CD/DVD.. a lot of work goes into that. But then to not give the customers an easy way to update? Lame.

Lynzoid

To update the 'new' navi (late 09+) you need a special kit AND a dvd. Not available to public AND expensive. The kit includes a special usb cable that plugs into the glovebox USB port and allows an upload to be performed.
OR you can extract the HDD from the navi headunit and perform a manual update. Search.

fooldall1

Does that somehow replace the integrated NAV? Looks kind of like a multi-input-to-aux device.

fooldall1

So- I will look in the Glovebox and see if there's a USB port. I'm not sure if mine is "late" 2009 or not. But after reading the Owner's Manual, it never mentioned a USB port. Assuming it's the OLDER system, is it still like the old LS430, where you take the CD/DVD tray out of the trunk and replace the disc? Or, is it actually a HDD? I will search those terms, so thanks for the guidance.

DarKnight

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It's an aux input that will allow you to run apps. You're better off running google maps or waze instead of paying a few hundred for updates.

roadfrog

Hopefully it'll be available soon. Rumors swirling that it's delayed. I'd get it now if I could.