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Marken


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Has anyone been able to update their GPS mapping systems in an on-board GPS.

I believe that it is done through a special CD (or DVD) reader connected to the system, which I think I have found.

Toyota are quoting an enormous amount for the privilege of supplying the data but I am wondering if there is a cheaper alternative.

I have a 2010 Prado but not sure if there is any special requirement in terms of software/firmware reload for my vehicle.

Any ideas anyone?? 



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Hi Ken

Just popin by your local Toyota dealer,for sure they can help you further


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The best place to ask is one of the dedicated Toyota news groups. They will possibly know of a source of cheaper updates.

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Teo


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Try pradopoint.com. That's a site with all sorts of stories from Prado owners.
You could find answers there.

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I had the same problem in my colorado and they wanted $230.00 for a map update. Purchased a Navman for $187.00 with free map updates for life.

Wassa



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WAssa41 wrote:

I had the same problem in my colorado and they wanted $230.00 for a map update. Purchased a Navman for $187.00 with free map updates for life.

Wassa

 That's what most of us end up doing.

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I'm guessing you have all checked your owners manuals ? I have a Mazda 6 wagon 2013 and there is a SD card in the fuse box "TRUE" that you simply take out plug into computer, go TOM TOM and download map update. I would be amazed if Toyota and others don't have something similar



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Thanks for the advice guys.
Yes Toyota are only too happy to help me with the problem and are even happier to take nearly $300 off me for their trouble.
I can get a couple of decent NavMan devices for that with updates for life.
No, really would like to update on board mapping.

Teo.
Thanks for the hint about PradoPoint I have had a look and can most likely find some info from there.

jade46
Also thanks for your hint but I must remind you that we are talking Toyota here. NOTHING is cheap from Toyota. Anyway I am not sure which format is correct for the job. I believe that Tom Tom and Whereis (and others) have different mapping formats so must first try and find out which to use.

Once again, many thanks.

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Marken wrote:

jade46
Also thanks for your hint but I must remind you that we are talking Toyota here. NOTHING is cheap from Toyota. Anyway I am not sure which format is correct for the job. I believe that Tom Tom and Whereis (and others) have different mapping formats so must first try and find out which to use.

 Just ask the question on PradoPoint. You will soon get told which format is needed and how to go about the update.



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I updated our inboard mapping in our Colorado back in November. The dealer wanted $190, I emailed the supplier and purchased a new CD and micro SD card for $120. Posted to me in a couple of days, removed sd card and replaced with new one, easy.
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You could try this company, they a cheaper than the dealerships, www.navigationau.com/toyota-lexus-navigation-disks.html hopefully the link works.

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I could never justify a vehicle with built in GPS so have always used stick on models.

For Christmas Santa left me a Garmin 7" model with far more features than I will ever use.

Very impressed with it too and it comes with free map updates for life.

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Cloak wrote:

I could never justify a vehicle with built in GPS so have always used stick on models.

 Yes, but what happens when you get a vehicle that comes with them as standard fitments?



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Hi Marken, I agree, Toyota and other vehicle manufacturers don't do the user any favours here, but, there is a way around this dilemma...

Go here... www.austech.info/ click on the GPS section and search on "toyota map updates". The 120 series Prado built in GPS is a 'whereis' format similar to that used by many other car manufacturers, and with a little skill and knowledge you can download an updated compressed map file that you can expand to create your own replacement GPS map DVD. I'm guessing that the 150 Prado GPS is similar to the 120, but in any case, a bit of reading on this site will get you going.
Enjoy.

Cheers
Greg

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Why isn't wifi built into these ?
At least a usb plug to upgrade via laptop etc..
Most our phones have this tech...

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