Can anyone confirm a new navi disk coming out in April? Taking delivery tomorrow and don't know what I would be looking for?

 

With your ignition switch turned ON (Engine doesn't need to be running), go to your trunk and eject the Navi DVD. I think the current version is 3.30F.

Even if you have a newer version, don't expect many database changes. None of the newer roads I want/need were added in the last update a few months ago. Expect a 1-2 year lag between the Navi database and your current reality.

 

Thanks for the feedback. Will check it out today!

 

When I picked up my car Tuesday (3/30), they told me the new Navi disk won't be out until November.

 

Another thread here mentioned April???
Dutchml, do you know what ver you got?

 

Database version 20030902
Software version 1.0400

 

I received a notice from Acura via snailmail that Acura DVD NAV UPDATE DISC V2.11C ($185) for non-voice recognition Acura navi systems is now available. The major change for this update is the inclusion of non-verified roads in the database, which are already included in 04 systems.

The notice refers you to www.acuranavi.com. From that page, you can enter your car's year/model info to see the most current version. Disc 3.30F is the most current version for all 04 Acura navi systems, regardless of model.

 

The Navi manual says upgrades usually are available in the fall.

 

So on my brand new TL w/Navi, there are major roads in my area that have been there well over a year, yet they don't show up on the Navi display. I guess there's nothing to do about this? If you order the next updated disk I guess there's no way of even telling if these roads were added?

It seems that there should be some way of finding out what the heck the updates are before you plop down $185 for a new DVD...

 

Acura.com posts synopses of the which areas have been added or updated on current discs.

 

where can i find that on acura.com?

 

Sorry, I've been trying to surf to the page but Acura.com links are not responding right now. I'll post the link for you later.

 

i bought my TL a week and a half ago... think i have the latest version? VIN is in the upper 18000s

 

Check the version number on your disc. Current version is v3.30F.

 

I bought my TL less than a week ago and my VIN is in the upper 36000's.

Yes, I'd like to know where that link is that posts which areas have been updated...

 

To look up version info for any Acura navi system, click this link . Enter your car's year and model from the drop down lists at the top of the page, and he site will supply current version info and an order form to purchase an upgrade for $185 plus shipping. Just below the version is a link to get detailed coverage information.

Here is the link to the coverage page.

 

Wow, that's pretty vague. It's just lists what cities it covers. There's no way to tell when parts of a city would be added. In my opinion then without anyway of really telling what is getting updated, it would make any sense to buy a new DVD any more than once every 2 years.