2004 Navi Update

[Thai]

I got this over at Clublexus.com...this applies to all 2004 NAVI systems from Land Cruiser/LX470...does the 4runner use the same system?? If so, then read on....


TOYOTA
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. 19001 South Western Avenue
Po. Box 2991
Torrance, CA 90509-2991

2004 THROUGH EARLY 2005 MODEL YEAR TOYOTA NAVIGATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE UPDATE
Re: JTEHT05JXXXXXXXXX 2004 Landcruiser Dear Toyota Owner:
Thank you very much for your patronage of Toyota. We are dedicated to providing vehicles of outstanding quality and value. As part of our continuing efforts to provide superior customer satisfaction, Toyota is announcing a Limited Service Campaign Program, which includes your vehicle.

As part of our constant efforts to provide you with the best in customer satisfaction and vehicle quality, Toyota would like to inform you of a product enhancement that is currently available for your Toyota vehicle.

What is the condition?
In recent months, Toyota has received reports of localized anomalies in the map details of your vehicle's Navigation System. Although by nature map databases may contain a certain degree of inaccuracy, a noticeable decline in the precision of the map data was observed when directly compared to 2003 model year Toyota Navigation systems. In addition, these anomalies tended to be concentrated in particular areas.

We sincerely regret and apologize for any problems this condition may have caused you.
To minimize these occurrences and any further inconvenience to you, Toyota has developed revised software for the Navigation System and would like to offer you a one time seftware update at no-cost for a limited period*. This program-- . will be offered until December 31,2005.
*Other map database updates may be available for purchase after this expiration date at the normal fee.

What should you do?
Please contact any authorized Toyota dealer to schedule an appointment to have the Navigation System software updated before December 31, 2005.
Your dealer will require the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) provided at the top of this letter to order your Navigation System software DVD. Please provide your VIN to the dealer when scheduling your appointment. It will take approximately 3 - 5 business days for the DVD to arrive at the dealership.

The labor time for this update will take approximately one hour. However, depending upon the dealer's work schedule, it may be necessary to make your vehicle available for a longer period of time.

Please present this notice to the dealer when you bring the vehicle in for your service appointment.

If you no longer own the vehicle, please indicate so on the enclosed postage-paid form, providing us with the name and address of the new owner if possible.

What if you have other questions?

Please refer to your 2004 or 2005 Toyota Navigation System Owner's Manual, contact any Toyota dealer or call the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1-888-270-9371 Monday through Friday, 5:00 am to 9:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 7:00am through 3:00 pm Pacific Standard Time.

We have sent this notice in the interest of your continued satisfaction with our products, and we sincerely regret any inconveniences this condition may have caused you.

Thank you for driving a Toyota.
Sincerely,
TOYOTA MOTOR SALES, U.S.A., INC.

 

[EDGE]

very cool, i'll wait for my letter

 

[Luxury]

very cool, i'll wait for my letter

I didn't read it very clearly......can't get the brain started this morning......but it looks like we (2003 owners) don't apply.

 

[Thai]

I didn't read it very clearly......can't get the brain started this morning......but it looks like we (2003 owners) don't apply.

I can picture Edge sitting by his mailbox day after day, rocking back & forth, through rain & snow, waiting for the mail truck to come by and deliver the letter...."it'll come...it'll come...."

 

[Hitman]

Toyota/Lexus has been criticized in the past for using different navigation systems between different models. I wonder if this even applies to the system in the 4Runner?

I have an '05 Camy navigation system in my 4Runner, which we all know is quite a bit different that the 4Runner system.




Assuming that this does apply to all models, why wouldn't Toyota just mail everyone a new mapping DVD? The maps are all software, correct? Why does the dealer need the vehicle for an hour (or more)??

This just doesn't make sense.

BTW, I have the latest DVD version in my 4Runner and so far it has been almost flawless in the mapping software.

 

[EDGE]

I can picture Edge sitting by his mailbox day after day, rocking back & forth, through rain & snow, waiting for the mail truck to come by and deliver the letter...."it'll come...it'll come...."

I did check the mail with anticipation today, what a let down, seeing how a guy with a LC posted in the LX section I think Toyota left the 4Runner out

 

[Hitman]

I did check the mail with anticipation today, what a let down, seeing how a guy with a LC posted in the LX section I think Toyota left the 4Runner out

Look at the bright side... this means that your navigation system is fine....

 

[rensho]

If this refers to the same issue as the Prius Nav, the problem is NOT in the DVD maps. They have to update the firmware in the unit.
The particular problem one person was having was the Nav would just route him around and around his block, but never actually get there. His house and streets are fully shown on screen, etc.

 

[EDGE]

thats a good way to look at it, but once my Nav had me going in a circle but it think it was due to all the roads being unnamed, but it never happened again and my NAV seems to update itself, people don't believe me but it does:

 

[4Runner2003]

I just called my local dealer... and they want $334.00 for the 2.1 version of the DVD update (map update I am assuming) Is there any place that has this cheaper. The guy did say something about a software update as well for my 2003.

I hope they fixed the...."The route guidance system has incomplete data....please follow the map to guide you to your destination....."

Anyway, if anyone has updated their NAVI DVD, was it worth it? I think I am on version 1.01 of the DVD.

Update ** Actually I am on version 2.1. Is there an update to this?

And I was reading somewhere that you could play DVD's with this unit. How can you do that?

Thanks

 

[Hitman]

Update ** Actually I am on version 2.1. Is there an update to this?



Thanks

I have version 4.1

I believe it's only been out a few months now....

 

[EDGE]

My friend get free upgrades at Acura, WTH Toyota, some guy on ClubLexus spent like 4 or 500 for an upgrade DVD and a month after he bought the truck

 

[4Runner2003]

My friend get free upgrades at Acura, WTH Toyota, some guy on ClubLexus spent like 4 or 500 for an upgrade DVD and a month after he bought the truck

He spent $400 or $500 on an updated CD after he bought the truck? WTF.... That is crazy. Maybe I will jsut stick with the version I have for a while longer. I would rather buy something else for my 4Runner

 

[EDGE]

Found the thread atClub Lexus

He got it for 298.00, still way more then what it should cost but less then what the Lexus Dealer quoted me and my Toyota Dealer at the time over a year ago they had nothing.

I checked numerous Toyota parts sites and none of them recognize the 4Runner even having Nav, they just leave it out but it is on Lexus sites, this 1 he posted www.lexus-parts.com but not on the www.toyota-parts.com

When Im around my dealer I'll stop in an ask, that should be painful, the parts guys look at you like your asking for Porsche parts

I'd also like to know if the GX 1 is the same, but the dealers at like that info is classified

 

[LukeSKY]

I just purchased a new 05 with nav 3 days ago. It says:

Program Version: 4.1

Data Version: 4.2


Anyone ever try to make a back-up copy of the dvd-rom?

 

[4Runner2003]

I just purchased a new 05 with nav 3 days ago. It says:

Program Version: 4.1

Data Version: 4.2


Anyone ever try to make a back-up copy of the dvd-rom?

I made a backup because the dealership wants my 2.1 version DVD back when I purchase the 4.1 version. I wanted to say, well for $300, you can have the 2.1 version back

 

[EDGE]

They don't want illegal copies floating around I guess, would cut into their high prices, does your back up copy work cause then if it does LukeSKY could make a copy and I could get the DVD for half price and keep my original

 

[4Runner2003]

LOL, My test was I put it in and it didn't complain that. But I did not road test it, but I ma sure it works.

 

[Duc Hunter]

What did you use to copy it? Does it fit on a 4.7 gb DVD or do you need a single sided dual layer dvd?

I backup my video DVD's often.

 

[Hitman]

My friend get free upgrades at Acura

He must have negotiated that when he bought his Acura, because they don't give away updates for free.

When I had my Acura, the updated navi DVD cost $180