I have been looking into updating my map content via SDHC card that comes with the stock head unit. After doing some research I found that it is possible to pay for an updated version of the maps using subaru's utility for mac/windows but me being someone who used to download my music from lime wire and watch free movies on letmewatchthis.com, I know there has got to be a way to do with for free. I was given a 2017 Subaru Outback as a loaner car and noticed that it had a SD card for its maps as well and it appears that in the utility application the maps all run the same software. I already purchased a sd card from Walmart and tried copying the data in different formats (fat32 etc.) not using the utility but could not get it to operate on my BRZ. However, there is a way to back up your map content on the utility so when I get back from work I will try to backup the data from the outback and transfer it to my brz card.
There is one alternative that I may try if this does not work. If you bring your car to the dealership and tell them that your gps is not functioning correctly and losing signal all the time, they may replace it at no charge. That being said my brz is a 2013 model and the 3 year warranty has expired so they may charge me for that. That will be my final attempt, I'm not going to pay for a map update that is close to $200 when I could just go buy another head unit for a little bit more that has new map data and an rca output for subs (thanks Subaru for making it an easy subwoofer install) take note that it's not easy at all unless your a car audio expert
If anyone else has some input for me and has tried similar methods of doing this please leave a comment, I would appreciate it. It kinda sucks buying a car 2013 model car that came with 2011 maps
Vehicle:
2013 Subaru BRZ Limited 2.0
M/T
Stock as hell
Revworks UEL headers
Invidia Overpipe & Catless Frontpipe
Perrin 2.5" resonated catback - not mounted
No tune
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