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External System Not Connected

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by BstonJoker, Oct 28, 2009.

  1. BstonJoker

    BstonJoker New Member

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    Hello all, I am a Noob to your boards and a Noob Prius Owner. I have had the car for just over a week and love every min in it. It is the best car I ever bought.

    I just got a 2007 Prius, it has the 6 disc changer, the bluetooth connection. It has the Map button on the stearing wheel, but when I push it, it says the "External System Not Connected". Does anyone know if this Prius has a Nav system, maybe I am missing the CD that the prior owner might of taken it when he traded in the car?
    If that is the case, I am going to go back to the dealership and make sure they get the disc that should of came with the car. Please let me know.
     
    #1 BstonJoker, Oct 28, 2009
  2. dogfriend

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    Look under the drivers seat for a black rectangular module about the size of a book. If you have Nav, that is the location of the Nav ECU. There is a cover at the rear and a slot for the DVD. There is a lever that will eject the DVD just to the left of the slot.
     
    #2 dogfriend, Oct 29, 2009
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    Is it possible to add a Nav ECU if your car doesn't have one? I think I'm in the same boat as the previous poster.
     
    #3 Shreveport, Nov 23, 2009
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    Anything is possible if you have enough time and money. However, if my car didn't already have the factory Nav, I would look at an aftermarket unit like a Garmin or Tom Tom. The factory Nav updates are expensive, and the system isn't all that great.
     
    #4 dogfriend, Nov 23, 2009
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    Hi. I faced this issue after I let jiffylube reset my "maintanence required" light. I don't knOw how to handle this issue because I lost all access to the control of AC; radio, navigation, etc. Should I just go back to the shop and tell them they have to fix it for free since they cause it.
     
    #5 nipong, Jul 29, 2013
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