2015 = End of the line for NAV Gen-4 disc updates?
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2015 = End of the line for NAV Gen-4 disc updates?
There was a thread about updating the NAV unit so an older SC could have a Gen-4 player.
That got me to thinking about an update disc. This link: http://www.lexusnavigation.com/what-to-order/ seems to indicate that the end of the line for Gen-4 was last year. Is that correct info?
I just put a Gen 4 in my 2004. Nothing to it. The newer unit is better than the old one and I believe that Lexus still produces the DVD every year for the Gen 4 player. On the advice of another member I bought the newest DVD available. Bought mine from mylparts.com for about $150 with CL member discount. Could have probably bought it cheaper on ebay, but too many "copycats" on ebay to suit me when it comes to software.
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Let's face it...it's old technology and the WAZE app on your phone is much better!
besides, new cars come with free upgrades, just like phone apps...Garmin is finished.
besides, new cars come with free upgrades, just like phone apps...Garmin is finished.
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Hi everybody, haven't been on much lately, mostly lurking, but with the passing of my wife, Deb and all, the SC is now mine and I drive a lot more now than I did before. This isn't about the disk, but the lighting of the screen. Hope you folks could help. Hope you don't mind me asking here.
When you have the nav screen open at night isn't it suppose to go to a darker background screen, instead of the lighter screen (daytime) brightness. Really didn't drive it much at night before.
I thought it would change by it's self, when the lights were on. It's kind of annoying to try and drive with the screen so bright. Thanks for any and all replies.
When you have the nav screen open at night isn't it suppose to go to a darker background screen, instead of the lighter screen (daytime) brightness. Really didn't drive it much at night before.
I thought it would change by it's self, when the lights were on. It's kind of annoying to try and drive with the screen so bright. Thanks for any and all replies.
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So sorry to hear about your wife SteadyEddy. My sincere condolences.
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Hi everybody, haven't been on much lately, mostly lurking, but with the passing of my wife, Deb and all, the SC is now mine and I drive a lot more now than I did before. This isn't about the disk, but the lighting of the screen. Hope you folks could help. Hope you don't mind me asking here.
When you have the nav screen open at night isn't it suppose to go to a darker background screen, instead of the lighter screen (daytime) brightness. Really didn't drive it much at night before.
I thought it would change by it's self, when the lights were on. It's kind of annoying to try and drive with the screen so bright. Thanks for any and all replies.
When you have the nav screen open at night isn't it suppose to go to a darker background screen, instead of the lighter screen (daytime) brightness. Really didn't drive it much at night before.
I thought it would change by it's self, when the lights were on. It's kind of annoying to try and drive with the screen so bright. Thanks for any and all replies.
i think there is an auto mode for the nav screen. Check the settings.
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Check to make certain your dash light switch is not turned past the "click" that turns it to its brightest. If it is past the "click" the nav screen never loses its brightness. Hope this helps.
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For GEN 3, it was 2012, the last DVD update.
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First sorry for taking so long to rely to what everyone replied to my post, I was back in Penna and have just returned.
Second thank everyone for all the kind words about the passing of my wife Deb.
Third thanks everyone for all the good information about my problem with the lights
A special thanks to 2004SC you hit the nail on the head, the switch for the dash lights was turned pass the click. turned it back and the screen went to the dark mode
This is why I think this forum is just the greatest. Thank you everyone. Classy car, classy forum, with classy people. So glad I found this place.
Second thank everyone for all the kind words about the passing of my wife Deb.
Third thanks everyone for all the good information about my problem with the lights
A special thanks to 2004SC you hit the nail on the head, the switch for the dash lights was turned pass the click. turned it back and the screen went to the dark mode
This is why I think this forum is just the greatest. Thank you everyone. Classy car, classy forum, with classy people. So glad I found this place.
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SteadyEddy - so sorry for your loss....
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