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Upgrading Nav DVD for my 2005

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Oppy, Dec 30, 2009.

  1. Oppy

    Oppy Smug Apprentice

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    My apologies for the newbie question...
    With my dealer offering to sell on upgraded Nav disc for $300, I am looking for other sources. My question is will a previously owned (used) disc work? Or is it similar to some PC s/w and loadable one time only?

    Again, sorry for the question but I just want to understand my options.

    Thanks
     
    #1 Oppy, Dec 30, 2009
  2. ajbdiaz

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    id like to know this answer to.
     
    #2 ajbdiaz, Dec 30, 2009
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    We just bought an '05 with nav, and they did not mention anything about upgrades to the navigation system. I will watch this thread to see what the outcome is, as I am interested in the newest updates for gps systems and I did not want to have to carry my TomTom with me in the car.
     
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    There is no magic here... it's just a DVD. A full, 9.x gig DVD (dual layer), but a normal DVD none the less. If you're determined enough, you can ferret out a source disc image out of the internet, and the means to put it on a blank DVD. You'll be looking for the Gen 4 DVD to meet your needs. Personally, I don't see much difference between the 5.2 version of the disc over the 8.1. Coverage near my house still sucks, and is just not worth the full dealer price.
     
    #4 Ophbalance, Dec 30, 2009
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    Does the Prius have an external antenna for the Nav system somewhere on the vehicle?
     
    #5 2Txns, Dec 30, 2009
  6. Ophbalance

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    It's in the dash. There's docs floating around on the site here that show where, but it's somewhere in there. The DVD unit sits under the driver's seat.
     
    #6 Ophbalance, Dec 30, 2009
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    Try e-Bay or Craigslist. Just make sure it's the correct generation for your car as well as the new version.
     
    #7 sktn77a, Jan 6, 2010
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    i have a used gen 4 ver 9.1 if you want pm me
     
    #9 doctorman, Jan 13, 2010
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