Nav disc upgrade from 06 to current?
Nav disc upgrade from 06 to current?
So I have a 08 gs loaner and noticed the graphics on the maps seem much better, if I upgrade discs would I get the new graphics and layout graphics for the audio and climate and all the other screens? I know I would loose my audio menu bypass functionality, but would I also loose being able to watch movies while on motion web though my cables are still cut to enable this?
TIA
TIA
Last edited by tekie99; Aug 10, 2008 at 06:35 PM.
If you upgrade, you will not get any better graphics, that is a different generation system. Update gets you new maps, and some differences in guidance. You will lose the ability to do the bypass dance as well.
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Correct, what you have is the Gen4 navigation system in your 06 GS300. 2007 and newer GS' enjoy the smooth graphics of the Gen5 system like this...
Here are some screen shots of the 5th Gen Nav that first started with the 2006 IS250/350. This is quoted from an old thread:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...18&postcount=8
Manny,
The 5th Generation Navigation is simply a cleaner interface offering more colors, theres nothing really different other than aesthetic looks of the characters and screen interface and a few more added features. The NAV defeat from the 4th Generation Nav designed by Denso/Fujitsu-Ten for Toyota/Lexus works IDENTICAL for the 5th Generation Lexus Navigation system. As DaveGS4 mentioned in those two links, the same procedure works for the Gen 5 systems found in the New 2006 IS, Newest 2007 models i.e. The ES350, RX350, GS Series, and the LS460. This same nav interface is also found in the new 2007 Camry w/Nav.
The New 2006 IS was the first Lexus model to feature the 5th Gen Nav. It will eventually be available across the board along with select Toyota models.
Please review this thread link below:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...8&postcount=65
Courtesy of: Lexus USA
It's not a matter of just swapping discs. It's the whole center dash console and nav system you would need to change out.
Here are some screen shots of the 5th Gen Nav that first started with the 2006 IS250/350. This is quoted from an old thread:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...18&postcount=8
Originally Posted by flipside909
Manny,
The 5th Generation Navigation is simply a cleaner interface offering more colors, theres nothing really different other than aesthetic looks of the characters and screen interface and a few more added features. The NAV defeat from the 4th Generation Nav designed by Denso/Fujitsu-Ten for Toyota/Lexus works IDENTICAL for the 5th Generation Lexus Navigation system. As DaveGS4 mentioned in those two links, the same procedure works for the Gen 5 systems found in the New 2006 IS, Newest 2007 models i.e. The ES350, RX350, GS Series, and the LS460. This same nav interface is also found in the new 2007 Camry w/Nav.
The New 2006 IS was the first Lexus model to feature the 5th Gen Nav. It will eventually be available across the board along with select Toyota models.Please review this thread link below:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...8&postcount=65
Courtesy of: Lexus USA
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Do you have any more information on this? I have an 06 GS430 and would be curious to know whats involved with upgrading to 5th gen. What parts and/or harnesses have to be changed? I used to do car stereo and alarm installation so I'm not afraid to do the install myself, but wouldn't know where to begin parts-wise. Thanks.
