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Old Dec 1, 2017 | 02:51 PM
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Hi all

Just wondering if there is any map update for a 2015 IS 250 F-sport with NAV? If there is, can you please show me how get an update?

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Old Dec 1, 2017 | 03:20 PM
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Dealership. You will need to buy a new card. FYI. The updated maps from the dealership will always be a year off.
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Old Dec 1, 2017 | 07:57 PM
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Dealership. You will need to buy a new card. FYI. The updated maps from the dealership will always be a year off.
i just called my local dealership and ask for the map update. They said they charge $220 for the map updated, and I was like...wth -_-
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by babiibryan
i just called my local dealership and ask for the map update. They said they charge $220 for the map updated, and I was like...wth -_-
why wouldn't they charge you?

they did it for $210 while my car was in for service
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by wforty94
why wouldn't they charge you?

they did it for $210 while my car was in for service
I thought they just provide the link so you can download the update just like you do with your smartphone. Lol
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Old Dec 3, 2017 | 11:58 PM
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nah, its a micro SD card located in that little door above your heated seat controls
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Old Dec 4, 2017 | 11:11 AM
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Here's another option

https://securedp.lexus.com/download-app/downloads
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Old Dec 4, 2017 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Drawblood

I don’t think maps can be updated thru that link, can we anyone?
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Old Dec 4, 2017 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Makool
I don’t think maps can be updated thru that link, can we anyone?
Nope. You cannot updated the map from an online source. Dealership only. That link that was provided is to updated the multimedia system for new features or performance fixes.
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Old Dec 4, 2017 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by MX73
Nope. You cannot updated the map from an online source. Dealership only. That link that was provided is to updated the multimedia system for new features or performance fixes.
I thought so, thanks for confirming!!
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Old Dec 4, 2017 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Drawblood
Thanks bro, even though it does not get the map update but from your link I learn that there is a site to download the other updates for our cars.
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