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I have a 2015 and just received an email from the dealer regarding a map update. Is this just to get us in the dealership or has there actually been an update for our 4Runners. Anything to improve this nav would be nice.
 
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I have not seen any map updates and if they are available, they will be Toyota dealer prices. I would be cheaper to buy a new Magellan or Garmin with lifetime updates. Our units are stuck with the odd Nippon/Denso logic structure.

Sometimes I give up and use Google maps on my phone.
 
I too got an email from the Dealership about a Map update, thinking I will switch to a new unit. That Nav unit picks the WORST ROUTES anywhere and cant tell time on how long it will take to arrive. I do need to take it in for my free oil change think I will ask about prices for the update while Im there.
 
I bought 2017 map DVD from eBay for like $20. I believe 4runners 2014 and up have a USB/SD card maps, still worth trying to look on eBay. Just make sure the seller has positive reviews.
 
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My last vehicle didn't have navigation so I got used to using google maps. My new 4runner has navigation (comes std with trial edition in Canada) but I still use google maps, it's just easier and more accurate.

Skip the update.
 
$300--Yikes! I also received the dealer email about update. This is my first time for this since we bought a 2016 SR5 in Oct. 2016. Had no idea the updates would be that expensive.

I noticed on this and other nav threads that many don't like the system. We may be in the minority, but we used the nav system this past summer and liked it-- didn't have (or notice) any problems. I expect we will continue to use it.

My question for those with more experience with this system--is it really necessary to update the system every year or what ever time interval the updates are issued? Seems you could skip a few updates and not miss much. Any suggestions for a nav system newbee? Note: we do not have a smart phone but we do have a Tom-Tom GPS.
 
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$300--Yikes! I also received the dealer email about update. This is my first time for this since we bought a 2016 SR5 in Oct. 2016. Had no idea the updates would be that expensive.

I noticed on this and other nav threads that many don't like the system. We may be in the minority, but we used the nav system this past summer and liked it-- didn't have (or notice) any problems. I expect we will continue to use it.

My question for those with more experience with this system--is it really necessary to update the system every year or what ever time interval the updates are issued? Seems you could skip a few updates and not miss much. Any suggestions for a nav system newbee? Note: we do not have a smart phone but we do have a Tom-Tom GPS.
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i don't LOVE my 4Runner's factory Nav, but i don't LOATHE it either. (moreover, i'm actually glad i have the old version with the larger, 7" touchscreen.) after learning the voice command syntax, i find it pretty easy to enter a route and don't find it misdirects me any more than using the navigation on my iPhone (voice prompts thru HU via BT). just be certain you don't have any of the "avoid toll roads, ferries, etc." enabled in its settings so it doesn't send you on any unexpected, whackadoodle side missions :)

i basically update my factory Nav every other year with a ripped/burned DVD copy of the absurdly overpriced OEM product.
 
I think the ONLY thing I use it for is seeing the speed limits of the roads I'm on. Other than that Google Maps and WAZE do everything better in real time.
 
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Thank you for the info/tips. Every other year update sounds better , but still pricey--now if I could only find a source for less expensive copies of the Toyota SD card. Guess that will never happen--I see there are lots of fake/outdated "Toyota SD Cards" for sale on ebay, etc.
 
After reading the posts I checked ebay and found a 2017 update for $13.95 and ordered it. It's for 2010 to 2013 4Runners.
Will find out next week if it's for real.
 

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I think the ONLY thing I use it for is seeing the speed limits of the roads I'm on. Other than that Google Maps and WAZE do everything better in real time.
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Same. On top of that, I'll use it for traffic updates and check the weather forecast every once in a while.
 
Got it. Thanks.

The same with me, don't used much, but it will be nice to have the latest maps.
For $300 that the dealers want, I can get 2 Garmin with lifetime updates.
 
Is the CD keyed with a unique serial number ?

Can the iso image be shared on Dropbox Ford example ?

Also I'm assuming the CD is for Windows only right ? No love for Mac users ?

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After reading the posts I checked ebay and found a 2017 update for $13.95 and ordered it. It's for 2010 to 2013 4Runners.
Will find out next week if it's for real.

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It's for real, I bought same DVD on ebay and it works.
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Won't work on my 2013. looks like 2010 to 2012 only, then 2014 uses a memory chip. Did you get it to work on a 2013 ??
 
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Originally Posted by BobsTrail View Post
After reading the posts I checked ebay and found a 2017 update for $13.95 and ordered it. It's for 2010 to 2013 4Runners.
Will find out next week if it's for real.



Won't work on my 2013. looks like 2010 to 2012 only, then 2014 uses a memory chip. Did you get it to work on a 2013 ??
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I have 2010 and it worked for me. What happens when you insert the DVD? It should be working on 2013 as well.
 
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