Map Update
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BobsTrail
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I did a lot of searching and found a post from [MENTION=100496]blackworks[/MENTION] stating what was different for 2013. Looks like Toyota lost their mind on this, then got over it in 2014.
Looks like I use my phone and Google when needed.
Can't find the post, what happened in 2013? I'm really curious. Sorry you had to waste $ for a DVD.
Nav Update for 2013
So did the DVD work for the 2013? I bought one from a highly rated eBay seller and it supposedly works, however I inserted the disk into the center console and it states "Check Disc." How did it work on the 2013?
I read somewhere that there is a separate disc that needs to be ejected first, but I have no idea where that would be and it's not in any specs that I have found for the 4runner.
Is the navigation system with the current disc located somewhere else in the vehicle besides the center console?
So did the DVD work for the 2013? I bought one from a highly rated eBay seller and it supposedly works, however I inserted the disk into the center console and it states "Check Disc." How did it work on the 2013?
I read somewhere that there is a separate disc that needs to be ejected first, but I have no idea where that would be and it's not in any specs that I have found for the 4runner.
Is the navigation system with the current disc located somewhere else in the vehicle besides the center console?
Just curious. What if I copied files from a new 2018 model 4Runner to the SD card in my 2016 model? Technically it should work unless there is a firmware revision mismatch. Any ideas? Having the navigation data on a removable SD card makes it very convenient.
Note to self: Make a backup copy of the existing SD card in my radio, just in case.
Note to self: Make a backup copy of the existing SD card in my radio, just in case.
I bought that same one a couple of months ago for my 2010 Trail .
It’s a bootleg copy but works fine . Much better than spending $170.00 at the dealer for the same thing .
The info is in your manual . The Nav DVD has its own separate port that it goes into .
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borfoo3
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Careful you could ruin it.
If I'm not mistaken those SD cards are linked or locked to some sort of code that doesn't allow this.
I have tried to look for the nav port in the owner's manual, the navigation system manual, and scoured the internet. I am beginning to think the 2013 4Runner does not have one...or Toyota hid it very, very well and decided not to tell anyone where it was.
It’s in the navigation system manual. Very back of the manual in the Appendix section. Very end of that section.
Question: how did you actually install the update from the disk? I have no idea where the dvd nav slot is. I bought the same disk, but I don't know where the Nav Unit is to replace the old disk.
My manual doesn't exactly give me step by step directions about replacing the DVD. I've been looking and trying to take apart the head unit for a couple weeks, but to no avail.
Any other specific ideas?
When I did a map update on my 2013 a few years back I had to do it with a freshly formated USB and go that route. I don't know of any DVD drives for Navi in my 13. It was about 4 years ago I did it and it was from someone on the forum. I don't recall any of the steps that I took other than just knowing it was on a USB.
You’re just wanting to install an updated map DVD right ?
If so send me your email address and I’ll send you a pic of the instructions.
This would be very helpful...except that my HU does not look like this and does not have an "info" button. I've got an early 5th Gen version - six button/two knob HU. It's not as fancy as the 2014+ models.
Check your email.