Updating 05 RL Firmware using 4.31C
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Updating 05 RL Firmware using 4.31C
Hi Everyone,
I just got a used 05 RL and want to update the Nav to 4.92. Looked around at other posts and it seems like I would need to update to 4.31 first, so I bought a 4.31C white DVD from ebay. My question is, when I insert the 4.31C DVD, does it automatically update the firmware? Because it just go to the map like how my original 4.13 normally does. I then tried to hold Menu/Map/Cancel, went to version and pressed download. It showed "Please wait Now downloading software" for a few seconds, goes black then "Please insert disc". I can't tell whether my Nav is updated to 4.31C or not...
Any suggestion/comment is appreciated.
I just got a used 05 RL and want to update the Nav to 4.92. Looked around at other posts and it seems like I would need to update to 4.31 first, so I bought a 4.31C white DVD from ebay. My question is, when I insert the 4.31C DVD, does it automatically update the firmware? Because it just go to the map like how my original 4.13 normally does. I then tried to hold Menu/Map/Cancel, went to version and pressed download. It showed "Please wait Now downloading software" for a few seconds, goes black then "Please insert disc". I can't tell whether my Nav is updated to 4.31C or not...
Any suggestion/comment is appreciated.
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I'm a little lost, there should be two discs, and update disc and a map disc.
When the update is done, you take that out and insert the map disc which stays in.
So you have to completed the first disc and inserted the second, or do you still have the update in?
When the update is done, you take that out and insert the map disc which stays in.
So you have to completed the first disc and inserted the second, or do you still have the update in?
Last edited by HEAVY_RL; 01-11-2012 at 10:29 AM.
#5
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Yeah, that might be the problem.
If you go here (http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INT...gationMenu=YES)
and look up your car you should see this:
The software update (its not a map disc) is critical to update to a newer version.
If you go here (http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INT...gationMenu=YES)
and look up your car you should see this:
DVD Map Update for 2005 RL and MDX v4.A2
This package contains two DVDs; one DVD software update and one white DVD disc with map coverage for the 48 contiguous United States and the Canadian border region.
This package contains two DVDs; one DVD software update and one white DVD disc with map coverage for the 48 contiguous United States and the Canadian border region.
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#8
white05rl,
Is the White Disc version 1.29.00 a software update (not a map disc) that can be used for 4.31C map DVD and eventually I can update to the newer version such as 4.92?
I'm a bit lost, thank you for your patience.
Is the White Disc version 1.29.00 a software update (not a map disc) that can be used for 4.31C map DVD and eventually I can update to the newer version such as 4.92?
I'm a bit lost, thank you for your patience.
#10
Racer
Yes and yes. Each time I purchased a new map update, I also received a White Disc. It seems the last two times, the White Disc has been labeled 1.29.00. That would leave me to believe (but I'm just guessing) that although the map is being updated each time, the White Disc/firmware hasn't been updated for, at least, two map versions.
#15
haha just goto your local acura dealership. they should do it for free because there was a problem with daylight savings or something it requires them to update it for free when a customer complains. my acura didn't tell me until after i fixed it
#24
I would be interested in using an update disk that is available. Please email me at rob.lindemann@gmail.com
#25
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I'm aware. I wasn't asking the question referring to my car. My question was what changes to the navi after you update the firmware just like i asked in my original question. Earlier 3rd gen 04-06 TL's got a firmware disk update to which i never understood what it did. Did it upgrade the interface to what my 07-08 models navi looks like? IDK... Just very curious.
#27
I would be interested in using an update disk that is available. Please email me at rob.lindemann@gmail.com
I sent you an email, just need your ZIP to find out how much the postage will be to send you a disc
#28
a little more research
Ok, I appreciate the help I have gotten so far. here is the Info that I could find out.
Database Version: 20041210
Software Version: 1.10.00
And the DVD says: 4.13B
What should I do to update to the most current DVD Version... the 4.A2
I see I "could" download the 4.92DVD off the internet, what would I need to do to make my car compatible to accept this DVD.
Or Should I just pay the 140$ to get the update discs?
Thanks
Database Version: 20041210
Software Version: 1.10.00
And the DVD says: 4.13B
What should I do to update to the most current DVD Version... the 4.A2
I see I "could" download the 4.92DVD off the internet, what would I need to do to make my car compatible to accept this DVD.
Or Should I just pay the 140$ to get the update discs?
Thanks
#29
If you buy the upgrade discs and indicate that you have one of the "update required" vehicles (2005 RL, 2005 MDX, 2005 Odyssey, 2006 Ridgeline) it will include a 1.29.00 software update disc that has to be installed first, then you put in the 4.A2 disc.
I *think* the 4.92 disc also requires the 1.29.00 software update, I think this software was first issued in 2007.
I *think* the 4.92 disc also requires the 1.29.00 software update, I think this software was first issued in 2007.
#30
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If you buy the upgrade discs and indicate that you have one of the "update required" vehicles (2005 RL, 2005 MDX, 2005 Odyssey, 2006 Ridgeline) it will include a 1.29.00 software update disc that has to be installed first, then you put in the 4.A2 disc.
I *think* the 4.92 disc also requires the 1.29.00 software update, I think this software was first issued in 2007.
I *think* the 4.92 disc also requires the 1.29.00 software update, I think this software was first issued in 2007.
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If you buy the upgrade discs and indicate that you have one of the "update required" vehicles (2005 RL, 2005 MDX, 2005 Odyssey, 2006 Ridgeline) it will include a 1.29.00 software update disc that has to be installed first, then you put in the 4.A2 disc.
I *think* the 4.92 disc also requires the 1.29.00 software update, I think this software was first issued in 2007.
I *think* the 4.92 disc also requires the 1.29.00 software update, I think this software was first issued in 2007.
I haven't bought the update and V4.A2 (4.31) package yet, but if anyone has both of them to spare, shoot me a PM, I'll gladly compensate you. I can always upgrade to the 4.92 later, but as of now, this 4.13 sucks.
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#33
I have two copies of the 1.29.00 software update disc (well not "copies", they are originals from Acura LOL). If you want one just let me know your zip and I can confirm postage to send one if you pay me for the postage by PayPal
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In December I bought an '05 RL that has the original 4.13(B) disk in it, and I am looking for a copy of the update disk 1.29.00. I have a copy of 4.82 that I got from someone who upgraded, but it will not work without the 1.29.00 update disk.
If you still have a copy of that disk, I will pay you for the shipping with Paypal, and can even return the disk back to you once I get it loaded if you would like to have it back. My zipcode is 80301.
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Guys,
How different are our new software discs from the Honda's? (Accord, Pilot, Odyssey, etc). Are they compatible? I understand that they have released their 2012 DVD this past September.
How different are our new software discs from the Honda's? (Accord, Pilot, Odyssey, etc). Are they compatible? I understand that they have released their 2012 DVD this past September.
#37
I know the RL disc is definitely the same as the 05-10 Odyssey and the 06-08 Pilots... possibly more too. Basically as long as the system uses the WHITE label disc, it's the exact same disc between the Hondas and Acuras.
#38
Depending on how old your current White DVD is, you may not need the update disk.
#39
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From what I recall, the firmware update and map database update resided on the same disc up until a specific version, and then they were separate thereafter. I think it was on or after the release of version 4.72 and newer. The disc updates prior to this version contained the firmware update and map databases on one disc.
I got a 4.31C disc which upgraded my firmware and allowed me to use the 4.92 disc without a problem, however prior to using the 4.31C disc, I was not able to use the 4.92 disc.
I got a 4.31C disc which upgraded my firmware and allowed me to use the 4.92 disc without a problem, however prior to using the 4.31C disc, I was not able to use the 4.92 disc.
#40
I've been trying to get a solid answer on this myself! I bought 4.31 on eBay and will have it tomorrow. Have no idea if there is a separate firmware disc or if it needed ? I hope not..my plan was to go to 4.92 immediately after. I guess I'll know tomorrow