You're right they should clarify what they mean by the "latest version." I agree they are in a lose/lose situation. I actually work @ Acura & trust me, most people don't take the attitude you have. At least you're reasonable

 

I have a 2007 TL-S, and I just upgraded to the 4.62 navigation. I noticed that there are little dots/spots on the screen on either recently traveled paths or frequently traveled paths. They are little dots that will follow the road that I have driven on, and they are on there all the time, even if it's not my current route. I'm just wondering if anyone has any details on this.

 

Sounds like it may be in the "drop bread-crumbs mode"

 

Dang, was editing my post and timed out..


Sounds like it may think it needs to be in the "drop bread-crumbs mode"?
pages 18,64,96 of the Navigation System manual.
Manual says that if you are about a 1/2 mile from a mapped road the dots will start to drop.
Maybe your calibration is off and it doesn't think you are on a road?
Have you noticed the dots dropping off after 150 miles?
Will be interesting to see if others with newest disc have same problem as you

 

I will have to look at that. I know what your talking about. The dots could possibly be right next to the roads. I'll play around with it today.

 

I can't figure out how to post images on here. Here are a couple of links of 2 bad pictures I took with my camera phone driving to work this morning. I Don't think it is the off road bed crumbs.

pic 1
pic 2

 

How do you edit a post? It says I can, but I can't figure it out.

I had a typo above. it should be bread crumbs, not bed crumbs.

 

The problem with the manufacturing date is that when you buy off the lot, you may get a different disc depending on how long the dealer has had the vehicle in its inventory. I just leased a Type S today and pick it up Thursday. I intend to check the disc and if it is not the latest for a 2008 (which I leased) I am going to ask for the latest disc. The Acura Canada site only shows the discs for the 2007 model and I am not sure what disc is in the 2008 Canadian TL.

 

You have 5 minutes after you make your post during which an "Edit" button will show up for you...after that, it's permanent.

 

I also have a 2007 TL-S. The dealer let me try the 4.62 disc in my car and it appeared to work. Then I put back in my old disc and now my navigation does not work. They told me they are taking no responsibility for putting in the new disc. I called Alpine directly and they said there is a newer version than 4.62 that is coming out in March for 2007 models since the 4.62 has glitches with 2007 models. I'm not sure what to do because I don't want to pay for 4.62 disc that won't work and a newer disc will be coming out in a month.

 

can you let me know what Alpine's phone number is.thanks

 

There's contact info for Alpine here:

https://store.alpine-usa.com/Acuradv.../naviorder.php

 

thanks i know that's the order web site with honda and acura's phone number;but they don't know shit about when the 4.62 is coming out.i was asking for the alpine phone number.thanks

 

I think i remember reading about a way to reset your system so that you can put the old disc back in. You might want to search for that.

Another option is to buy 4.62 (maybe on ebay), then when the new one comes out, just sell 4.62. It won't cost as much money, kind of like renting it. Or I might be able to help you out with 4.62.

 

How might you be able to help with 4.62? So you admit help is needed...ha. What problems are you experiencing?

 

hunter - boot up your NAV with your old disc - when it gives your the error message, hold down MAP/GUIDE, MENU and CANCEL. (probably have to use two hands) It should bring up a menu, look for "Version" and then look for "Download." This should load the old disc back into your current system.

 

Hey Hunter,

When in March is this newer version supposed to come out, and do you know what the version # will be?

 

thanks i got the number to alpine maybe if everyone calls they will tell us more about the 4.62.here's the phone number 1800-205-3838.that's the phone number to alpine that's who make's the nav dvd's.

 

I just got off the phone with Alpine. The woman I spoke to said that the new 4.62 Nav disc is NOT AVAILABLE right now. They pulled the disc because it was causing a complete failure in 2007 model cars. They are fixing the problem right now and the disc should be available towards the end of March (however, she said they keep pushing the release date back). I asked about POI's. She told me that even if no mapping updates are available on this new disc for your area, the Points of Interest ARE updated. Those come from Info USA, and they are constantly updating restaurants, etc. So keep watching their website to see when the disc will actually be available for purchase. The question is...if no map updates for your city are available, is it worth the $185.00 for POI updates?????

 

Can you I just say, "YOU ARE THE F-ING MAN!"

I'm back in business. Screw Frankel Acura for telling me it would be $110 to reset the navigation.

I still have my 6.42 disc on the way, so I'll try that too and see if it works. If not, I can put it back.

 

Well I put the 4.62 in my car and I didn't have a complete failure at all. It actaully downloaded all data and worked for me for the 5 minutes I had it in there. Then I had to give it back to the dealer. Once I receive my 4.62 I'll report back to let you know how it is working.

Alpine, told me it wasn't even booting up for people with 2007s but I think it must depend on system version or something else. It works for Casino187.

Everytime I speak to someone new, I get a new story. This one guy I spoke with at Acura (1-888-549-3798) sounded pretty knowledgeable and said there was a problem with the first batch of discs so they had to re-make all of them causing a low supply. He said the plan was to release the discs to all 2008 models first then supply to 2007 when 2008 demand has been met. And right now only dealers can order the DVD.

He told me the current 4.62 discs out now work for 2007 TLs and that is why the website lists it as the latest version (but not released) for 2007. My local Acura is willing to order the disc for me since I already put in the 4.62 in my car last week. They gave me 2 choices: (1) Order the disc through them at cost (2) or pay $110 to have the car navi reset to use my old disc. I took option (1) with a free option (2) thanks to Blipszyc.

 

EMPTY YOUR MAILBOX!!!!

 

So with the update, is it possible for them to upgrade the graphics to make them look more like the other GPS systems on the market? How about the graphics on the radio\XM portion? If the disc contains the OS, I see no reason why they could not enhance the look of it. I would be happy to purchase the upgrade if it makes me feel that I have something new and improved.

 

Do you have a 2007 or 2008 model year Acura?

 

LOL I know the dealership. We drive north to Dover PRICE is the shit.

 

I didn't hear anything about a hard drive or SSD in the '09 TL, but if they put the navigation maps on a hard drive, it would be possible to use the new USB port to update the maps/features. You could download the annual update to your PC at minimal cost (less than $50) which might contain map/database changes/additions, new features, etc., then transfer the update to a flash drive which you would plug into the USB port.

It would much better than what we have now.

 

I'm sure they could, but why would they want to? They are trying to run a business here. Whether it be smartphones, portable GPS, iPods, or factory navs, you just don't see manufacturers offering major OS updates for older units very often. It takes a lot of effort and doesn't earn them much money. It also removes a differentiating factor between used TL's and new TL's on the car lot. Because of this, they focus their development efforts on the NEXT version down the line, and just offer data updates and minor changes on new discs for the older navs.

Sorry, this has been discussed and argued to death, but it just doesn't ever happen.