Nav Update - Do Yourself?
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Nav Update - Do Yourself?
Hello,
Anyone know if you buy the USB 10.1 Nav update can it be done yourself? They want over 300 bucks for the service at Lexus, however I see only places to buy the USB drive for 50% that price.
Thanks!
Brad
Anyone know if you buy the USB 10.1 Nav update can it be done yourself? They want over 300 bucks for the service at Lexus, however I see only places to buy the USB drive for 50% that price.
Thanks!
Brad
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no it requires that the dealer perform this update. Depending on what version you have the 10.1 update may or may not be worth the effort. I went from 6.1 to 10.1 and would say it was worth it, as I live in Los Angeles and there were lots of changes , but wont ever do it again.
brad, there's no way in hell you'll be able to do it on your own -- the usb key you buy doesn't contain any mapping data (it's only 256mb, so it's even worthless as a usb key). it only contains a license file that allows the mapping special service tool to unlock itself and push data to your car. the actual data comes on a series of DVDs that lexus sends only to dealerships once a year (which then gets loaded onto the special service tool). if your dealer hasn't done it before, tell them to expect a 35+ page TIS printout and a couple of hours of time (they should also follow the instructions to hook the car up to a battery tender -- ask me how i know -___-)
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go into the settings menu an look up the version software... mine is an 07.. i did the software update in may $265 otd.. has a ton of new info & poi's as well as getting rid of the annoying "i agree" button..
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Oh... Wow... I am glad that I didn't buy it then. I live in San Antonio and there has been considerable changes here over the last few years. I really do not need the nav, as I know where to get around, but I do like the traffic from XM as San Antonio traffic is horrible. I think XM needs the update as I have whole new sections of highway missing on mine.
I also have the "I Agree" each time. Would like that to go away also.
Brad
I also have the "I Agree" each time. Would like that to go away also.
Brad
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Oh... Wow... I am glad that I didn't buy it then. I live in San Antonio and there has been considerable changes here over the last few years. I really do not need the nav, as I know where to get around, but I do like the traffic from XM as San Antonio traffic is horrible. I think XM needs the update as I have whole new sections of highway missing on mine.
I also have the "I Agree" each time. Would like that to go away also.
Brad
I also have the "I Agree" each time. Would like that to go away also.
Brad
a disclaimer screen pops up upon start up then goes away.. no more i agree in ur future.....
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Anyone think the price of the NAV update will come down anytime soon?
The dealerships have a lot of competition these days from smart phones and even from portable systems that come with lifetime updates. I just updated my old Garmin Nuvi for $50.
The dealerships have a lot of competition these days from smart phones and even from portable systems that come with lifetime updates. I just updated my old Garmin Nuvi for $50.
i don't think the price has changed much over the yrs
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Unfortunately, the nav update maps seem to lag a few years. I'm in a new neighborhood and it took a few years to get my street on the map - and as they build out new sections - those streets don't seem to show up - for a few years.
As for the XM problems - they had similar problems in Houston when I first got my LS (I have one of the early 460s). The real-time traffic had many gaps - making it almost unusable. I tried calling XM and NavTeq (who provides the mapping) and didn't make any progress. Then I called Lexus - asked for their contact at XM Navtraffic. I had to e-mail them photos of the screen from my LS - to show them the problem - and within a few weeks - they had it fixed.
As for the XM problems - they had similar problems in Houston when I first got my LS (I have one of the early 460s). The real-time traffic had many gaps - making it almost unusable. I tried calling XM and NavTeq (who provides the mapping) and didn't make any progress. Then I called Lexus - asked for their contact at XM Navtraffic. I had to e-mail them photos of the screen from my LS - to show them the problem - and within a few weeks - they had it fixed.