Hi, Guys,
Received and installed the new HD for my 98 nav system. Old version was 98. New version is dated July 2004. Differences are hugh when coming from a 98 map. Colour scheme is different and with way more detail. At least my street is now listed. The townships are shown also eg. Hollis, Howard Beach etc. Package came with full instructions on installing the HD but no instructions on location and removal of the computer. The computer is in the trunk on the right side,below the mat.
Three 10mm nuts secure it, removing the cables is easy. Follow the instructions from there you will be fine. If you currently have the 98 version, It will be worth it to upgrade.
PS. Does anyboby watch 24, last week the GS was used ,this week the LS. Apparently we are getting Air time.
Clive

 

How much and where did you get your HD from? I think if you take it to a local Lexus dealer they keep your old drive.

 

This is the link to the web site. clive
http://www.lexus-parts.com/partdetai...bCategoryID=93

 

sounds good.....any pics of the new color scheme and new details?

 

I have the 2001 update on my '99 GS...wonder how much of a difference it is from that..

Please post pics if you can....thanks..

 

do you have pics? im thinking of getting this...but i thought it was the 2005 version not the 2004 version.

CEO

 

The 2005 update is using map data compiled in 2004, that's what he meant.

 

Hi Guys,
I'll take pictures tomorrow and try to post them. Also whenever it 's "thinking" the Hour Glass comes up, my 98 version never had that feature.
Clive.

 

This is a big deal to me, My whole town consists of 1 main street & its missing about 40 streets throughout the town. Im excited to see the updated pics, was this just the Lexus dealer upgrade disc? I know last year they told me it was a waste of money & Id probably not even notice a difference.. This is good news!

 

no this was a $300.00 upgrade...

CEO

 

So this isnt the disc, this is the HD, gotcha. I thought the Navi had a DVD that was updated ever so often (yearly) but I guess I could be wrong. So to upgrade my 98 navi I need a new HD? ok.

 

Subscribing for pics!

 

yep no disk till the 2001 models....easy way to remember is that the ones with buttons all around the nav is a HD the ones with partial buttons near the driver is a CD.. and this is the 2004/2005 upgrade with i think over 1,000,000 streets..the old one had 400,000 in 98 i think.

CEO

 

Base on the link he provided if he doesn't return the old hard drive he will be charged $500!!

 

PM me a few addresses and I'll check on the upgraded Nav for this in my LS when I get back home this weekend. I know I owe that to one other person as well from another post.