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UNCC_BRZ 02-22-2016 01:51 PM
Navigation Upgrade
 
I know there are tons of prior threads to this topic, but instead of bumping an old thread, I just decided to make a new one.

My question is, are there ANY free map updates? Or is the only ones available the newest one (being the 2015/2016) update, or is there a way to get the 2014 update free now that it is a year obsolete... I just bought my 2013, and it still has the 2011 Q1 maps....which is just sad.

pfaffendorn 02-22-2016 03:30 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by UNCC_BRZ (Post 2556382)
My question is, are there ANY free map updates?
The answer is YES.

My used 2014 BRZ had maps from 2012 (not so bad as your copy), but in 2015 the 2013-2014 update was free. It looks like the upgrades are on a two year cycle, meaning in 2017, we'll probably be offered a free upgrade to 2015-2016.

Pop your SD card out of the head unit (be sure everything is turned off) and "navigate" your desktop or laptop computer to Subaru-na.Naviextras.com, sign up and then plug in your SD card. Under "Upgrades" you'll find what you've got and what you're eligible to download.

You will then have a modded sports car! Enjoy!

PS: If you're already tinkering with software, you have probably already discovered that the nav unit is not so bad, and the stereo can be equalized to sound pretty good (especially if you spring the $11/month for SiriusXM). Have fun with your new Subiota -- I love mine!


:cheers:

UNCC_BRZ 02-22-2016 03:44 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by pfaffendorn (Post 2556509)
The answer is YES.

My used 2014 BRZ had maps from 2012 (not so bad as your copy), but in 2015 the 2013-2014 update was free. It looks like the upgrades are on a two year cycle, meaning in 2017, we'll probably be offered a free upgrade to 2015-2016.

Pop your SD card out of the head unit (be sure everything is turned off) and "navigate" your desktop or laptop computer to Subaru-na.Naviextras.com, sign up and then plug in your SD card. Under "Upgrades" you'll find what you've got and what you're eligible to download.

You will then have a modded sports car! Enjoy!

PS: If you're already tinkering with software, you have probably already discovered that the nav unit is not so bad, and the stereo can be equalized to sound pretty good (especially if you spring the $11/month for SiriusXM). Have fun with your new Subiota -- I love mine!


:cheers:
Awesome thanks, and yes I am looking forward to my first "mod" even though it should be standard.....:sigh:

ls1ac 02-22-2016 03:58 PM
I went to the site and all I found was 150 to do an upgrade
what am I missing??

Summerwolf 02-22-2016 04:08 PM
@pfaffendorn - That was well worth reading. I had no idea, honestly.

ryoma 02-22-2016 05:13 PM
you can also get a list of speed cameras/red light cameras and upload it to your SD card. then enable the alerts in your head unit and you will be alerted whenever you go near a speed or red light camera. you can also see an icon if you have your navigation screen open. there was a thread about it, but I forgot what it was called.

zc06_kisstherain 02-22-2016 05:46 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by pfaffendorn (Post 2556509)
The answer is YES.

My used 2014 BRZ had maps from 2012 (not so bad as your copy), but in 2015 the 2013-2014 update was free. It looks like the upgrades are on a two year cycle, meaning in 2017, we'll probably be offered a free upgrade to 2015-2016.

Pop your SD card out of the head unit (be sure everything is turned off) and "navigate" your desktop or laptop computer to Subaru-na.Naviextras.com, sign up and then plug in your SD card. Under "Upgrades" you'll find what you've got and what you're eligible to download.

You will then have a modded sports car! Enjoy!

PS: If you're already tinkering with software, you have probably already discovered that the nav unit is not so bad, and the stereo can be equalized to sound pretty good (especially if you spring the $11/month for SiriusXM). Have fun with your new Subiota -- I love mine!


:cheers:
Nope. it's not there $150 or stuck with old map

Quote:
Originally Posted by ls1ac (Post 2556542)
I went to the site and all I found was 150 to do an upgrade
what am I missing??
you didnt miss anything. i get the same message. i just re-checked as soon as i saw FREE

Gunman 02-22-2016 05:48 PM
All I see at https://subaru-na.naviextras.com/ is that I have the old 13.04.2013 maps, and anything newer (2015/2016) is $149.99 :(

Gunman 02-22-2016 05:57 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ryoma (Post 2556653)
you can also get a list of speed cameras/red light cameras and upload it to your SD card. then enable the alerts in your head unit and you will be alerted whenever you go near a speed or red light camera. you can also see an icon if you have your navigation screen open. there was a thread about it, but I forgot what it was called.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...=speed+cameras

Link do the camera data isn't working.

UNCC_BRZ 02-22-2016 06:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by pfaffendorn (Post 2556509)
The answer is YES.

My used 2014 BRZ had maps from 2012 (not so bad as your copy), but in 2015 the 2013-2014 update was free. It looks like the upgrades are on a two year cycle, meaning in 2017, we'll probably be offered a free upgrade to 2015-2016.

Pop your SD card out of the head unit (be sure everything is turned off) and "navigate" your desktop or laptop computer to Subaru-na.Naviextras.com, sign up and then plug in your SD card. Under "Upgrades" you'll find what you've got and what you're eligible to download.

You will then have a modded sports car! Enjoy!

PS: If you're already tinkering with software, you have probably already discovered that the nav unit is not so bad, and the stereo can be equalized to sound pretty good (especially if you spring the $11/month for SiriusXM). Have fun with your new Subiota -- I love mine!


:cheers:
I cant get the stupid Toolbox program to read my card....its still under warranty, maybe they will update it if I delete the program haha

carczar87 02-22-2016 06:25 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by UNCC_BRZ (Post 2556713)
I cant get the stupid Toolbox program to read my card....its still under warranty, maybe they will update it if I delete the program haha
Try it out and let us know what happens! :thanks: :popcorn:

pfaffendorn 02-22-2016 06:27 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by ls1ac (Post 2556542)
what am I missing??
It's hard for me to say. Could it be that the version you have on your card is too new for a free upgrade? Are you all registered and plugged in on the site? I have to admit I had to snoop around to find the free upgrade when I did it for the first time -- but it should be there somewhere after you click on "Upgrades" on the left side of the screen. Also, in the list of available versions, free and for pay, you have to select your car model and model year. Good Luck!

:thumbsup:

pfaffendorn 02-22-2016 06:33 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunman (Post 2556693)
All I see at https://subaru-na.naviextras.com/ is that I have the old 13.04.2013 maps, and anything newer (2015/2016) is $149.99 :(
Two years at a time are in each upgrade. Your "old" version is actually for 2013 and 2014 and is the latest version that is for free. I am guessing, but I think to get the 2015-2016 for free we have to wait until 2017. Let us know if something different happens!

pfaffendorn 02-22-2016 06:38 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by UNCC_BRZ (Post 2556713)
I cant get the stupid Toolbox program to read my card....its still under warranty, maybe they will update it if I delete the program haha
That's a mystery to me. I know the website wasn't exactly the most user-friendly, but I just used it once, so I'm no expert. I did put my card in again today just so I wouldn't be talking completely through my hat, and I didn't get anywhere because I already had the latest free update. Did you see anything like that?

:mad0259:

extrashaky 02-22-2016 06:40 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunman (Post 2556697)
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...=speed+cameras

Link do the camera data isn't working.
Here's the thread without the irritating highlighting on the words speed and camera.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=85349

The old link directly to the Becker Z page doesn't work, but when given the opportunity you simply select "Becker Traffic Assist Z" as your device.

I decided to go ahead and purchase the latest maps from naviextras. Downloading now. I drive ~2000 miles per month, and I'm a little tired of the stupid maps trying to send me the wrong way down one-way streets, telling me to turn left off of overpasses (on multiple occasions) and indicating that I'm off-roading when I can clearly see a four lane highway laid out in front of me. The 2011 maps were accurate around 2003, so maybe the 2015-16 maps will bring me up to 2011.

UNCC_BRZ 02-22-2016 07:07 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by pfaffendorn (Post 2556729)
That's a mystery to me. I know the website wasn't exactly the most user-friendly, but I just used it once, so I'm no expert. I did put my card in again today just so I wouldn't be talking completely through my hat, and I didn't get anywhere because I already had the latest free update. Did you see anything like that?

:mad0259:
nope, i couldnt even get the program to recognize my card, it never said that i had a device connected

extrashaky 02-22-2016 07:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by UNCC_BRZ (Post 2556773)
nope, i couldnt even get the program to recognize my card, it never said that i had a device connected
It took 3 attempts before the toolbox recognized mine. I also kept getting a "certificate revoked" error that froze the program the first attempt and had to be dismissed away on the subsequent tries. It's a pretty shitty app.

Gunman 02-22-2016 08:00 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by pfaffendorn (Post 2556723)
Two years at a time are in each upgrade. Your "old" version is actually for 2013 and 2014 and is the latest version that is for free. I am guessing, but I think to get the 2015-2016 for free we have to wait until 2017. Let us know if something different happens!
Good point, I wonder when it updated, because the card says 2011, and I never had it tell e about an actual map update. I did get a software update back in 2013, I wonder if that is what the date refers to?


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