firmware update for gps?
 

ok so i have an 03 x-type, and got an 06-07 map dvd to replace the 02-03 one that came with it, BUT now with the 06-07 map dvd, it dosent give me verbal/audible directions. i have heard that i need to update the firmware on the head unit for the new map dvd to work right. is this true? and where can i find the firmware and how do i update it?

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can you tell us where you got the disc?
I dont think you need a firmware anything. Is it a Jag disc or a copy of something that is supposed to be compatibe.?

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its a denso copy.

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Sounds like a faulty disc.
Guys on the UK forum have updated their versions with no probs just by putting a newer disc in and it updates itself from there and works afterwards.

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hm. is the file loading.kwi the firmware?

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RE; Bo's question..is it a copy or a bootleged version?

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i know your gonna yell at me, but it is a copy. im a college student, i dont have 300$ to blow on a nav dvd.

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No..I understand completely...But I think that maybe the MAPDVD was copyright protected, so someone couldn't just copy it..Prolly what the problem is with yours..(just guessing)

Too bad too..cuz, I would like to get an up-dated version myself, butlike you, I ain't gonna pay $300.00 shamolions for it though:D

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well, it works ok, i just think that maybe it was made for a cadillac or other denso system, maybe that didnt have the audible direction feature. im currently trying to merge some files that were on the 2002 map dvd i have that were missing on the new one into a hybrid dvd. hoping this works.

ps if anyone can find out where the audio data is stored on the dvds it wuld be nice.

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For sure I dont have anything against a bootleg dvd for the nav. the price is way too high. (200 by the way from navteq not 300)

I have copied a Cadillac DVD and it works fine, it did take several tries to get it right tho. I lost the sweet british voice, the caddy disc only has the harsh bossy US bitch on it... I cant understand how they chose that voice.. it is just not soothing at all.

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exactly the problem! thats the exact same case here.

anyways, they hybrid dvd was a no-go, it works just the same as the original caddy dvd, no brit voice. :(

if anyone has a newish jag nav dvd, an .iso upoad would be appreciated. (that way i could compare the file list)

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hey college boy.... there aint no "s" on the word anyway. :eek:

let me know if you find a good iso....

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RE: firmware update for gps?
 

LOL... you cant use an invented word as an excuse.
Oxford dictionary please...

loading.kwi is the firmware, however the firmware is in the internal flash ant it check for updates when the system is started, if it finds a newer version in installs it in the flash.

So you can work of a DVD with compatible MAP data (Ford, Cadillac, Lexus etc.), but you will not get the firmware updated. The data format is called KIWI-W, you can find the spec on the interwebs.

Would be nice if someone could post the loading.kwi off a 2006 map DVD, I think in the latest version they disabled the 3D view, so the old one would be better :-).

Btw. what media did you use for your copy? I tried to copy my disk to a memorex DVD+R DL, but the thing would not read it.

I don't think it's copy protected, several people on the net are reporting the backup copy is straight forward process. I would think it's a matter of finding compatible media and burn speed.

I have that DVD and it works fine. You need to burn it with a good dual layer blank medium at the lowest burning speed. I tried several brands before finding success with Maxell ones. Also you will not get any voice if you choose anything other than American English. I used to like the British accent, but I can live with the American Girl!

- Tim