Navigation update v9.1

[Sarge]

Seems based on rumblings on the net that Toyota released the latest version 9.1 navigation update last week (September 1st, 2009). Very odd that there are no threads around here about this yet... Anyway, below seem to be the part numbers for the various generations;

86271-GEN04-09 86271-33049 2004-2005
86271-GEN05-09 86271-53024 2006-2009
86271-GEN06-09 86271-73011 2010-2011

Has anyone got their hands on the above yet? Are there any functionality changes aside from the obvious map updates?

Thanks...

[Tideland Prius]

There are 2 or 3 threads floating around but if I recall, they're mostly asking when it's coming out and what's new. This is the first time I've seen the part numbers. I have an 8.1 disc.

[tom1l21]

I have an 05, do these discs update any of the interface at all, or do they simply add new roads, poi icons, etc? I have 4.1 version I believe and it's a bit outdated.

[KTPhil]

New map discs update the software also, and will disable the "easter egg" sequence to allow data entry while driving.A while back there were posts about making a hybrid disc using old software and new maps, so the old trick still worked, but I can' tfind it now.

There is also a newer "lockpick" approach to getting around the on-the-move problem.

[Genoz World]

ALL - got a question for you all. i own a 2008...........I was showing property in Fontana today, in a tract with homes built in 2006. The navigation system did NOT recognize the street and number of the home, i tried all different ways to spell and find the home.

Finally had to call someone to MAPQUEST it and tell me the directions. Why is this happening to my navi system? Is this a navi defect or simply an upgrade issue? seems like an 08 car..........built in 07....should know 06 properties and tracts.

any help would be appreciated

[djasonw]

Originally Posted by Genoz World

ALL - got a question for you all. i own a 2008...........I was showing property in Fontana today, in a tract with homes built in 2006. The navigation system did NOT recognize the street and number of the home, i tried all different ways to spell and find the home.

Finally had to call someone to MAPQUEST it and tell me the directions. Why is this happening to my navi system? Is this a navi defect or simply an upgrade issue? seems like an 08 car..........built in 07....should know 06 properties and tracts.

any help would be appreciated

Welcome to the world of navigation updates. Usually when an update hits the shelves, it is outdated before you've even put it in your DVD slot. With the technology we have today there should be no reason that map updates can't be downloaded OTA. I refuse to fork over $250 for a map update that will not benefit me. I have an iPhone and I use google maps to look up a business address if it is not in my POI database. As for new roads, well I've mentioned this in other threads. When was the last time they built a road in NYC???

[jay_man2]

From my experience with all the new roads and development around here, and having had a Toyota NAV system for the last 3 + years, it can take up to 3 years for a Toyota NAV update to reflect a change.

[tom1l21]

Seems like a waste of money then. I'm still rocking 2005 maps version 4.1. I agree about the ota downloads, I constantly double check complicated directions with google maps on my BlackBerry cuz I don't trust them.

[Inches]

Originally Posted by Genoz World

ALL - got a question for you all. i own a 2008...........I was showing property in Fontana today, in a tract with homes built in 2006. The navigation system did NOT recognize the street and number of the home, i tried all different ways to spell and find the home.

Finally had to call someone to MAPQUEST it and tell me the directions. Why is this happening to my navi system? Is this a navi defect or simply an upgrade issue? seems like an 08 car..........built in 07....should know 06 properties and tracts.

any help would be appreciated

Rather than relying on the internal nav I use a TomTom as a backup. For under a C note you can update the maps every quarter, just update mine. If you want send me the address and I can see if it shows up on the TomTom.

[uclabruins]

Yeah, I think that's the worst part of the Toyota Nav systems. The updates are poor, slow to be fully update with streets, etc. and TOO EXPENSIVE! For $250, you can get a new portable nav every few years.