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Hello all. I have a 2014 Touring model and would like to update the nav maps. When I check the Nissan site, under 2014 maps, it says the product doesn't

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Old 12-23-2018, 09:39 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Hello all. I have a 2014 Touring model and would like to update the nav maps. When I check the Nissan site, under 2014 maps, it says the product doesn't exist. If I look at 2013 or 2015, it says the update is for 2010-2017 models. Has anyone updated their nav maps? Not sure which way to go on this one. Thanks.
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Old 12-23-2018, 12:12 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I got a letter from Nissan, and a couple of emails, offering to sell me the updates at the low discounted price of $129! I emailed them back and basically told them to kiss my ***.
These isn't some low-end Kia or Hyundai. I paid for one of the most expensive vehicles on most Nissan lots. Why in the hell am I paying for map updates?
1. I got them for free from Ford when I had my F150, and MSRP for it was about the same as for my Nismo.
2. I have 2 programs on my phone that already have updated maps on them, and they are free.
3. The only driving I do in my Z is back and forth to work. Trips are made in the much roomier 2500HD Chevy pickup we use to haul our travel trailer.
Bottom line? I see no reason to buy the updated nav maps from Nissan. It's ********.

But that's just my opinion, and I could be wrong.


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Yeah, F that s***! Nissan doesn't get it!
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Well, I'd like to get the updates and was just wondering if the one listed on their site would work for my 2014.
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crazyforoldcars shares the same opinion I do.

I have 3 vehicles, all with nav systems that could use an update (2011 Lexus ES350, 2017 Subaru OutBack, 2016 370Z), but I'll be da**ed if I'll pay what those manufacturers want for the update.

I have a Garmin for RVing that I use in my 2005 Sierra Dually for hauling our 5th wheel. It comes with FREE updates every year for as long as the Garmin has memory space to store them.

The nav systems in the other cars get used locally when needed but very little. As with the 370z, the nav package is only there because I couldn't stand the look of the dash with the huge ugly center storage bin that is there if you don't go the nav route.

In all cases, when I leave home for a trip out of my local area, the Garmin gets put on the dash, regardless of which car I'm driving, and the built in nav units don't get turned on. While the car is moving, my wife can even setup the Garmin from the passenger seat, fine tune its settings, and it gets dragged to Europe for car rental use there, just by purchasing a micro SD card update for the countries we'll be travelling in. No learning curve necessary, and we can even use it when walking through cities on tours.

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Check the update code for the update you need, for you may find that Infinty and other car manufacturers use the same nav system. When you know the update number, you may well find what you need on eBay, but be careful to verify it will work for you, and that the seller has a good return policy if you have difficulties.
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If they had added Android Auto to the tech package in 2015 this would all be moot, of course.
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Yep,
all MFG's that use a hard drive based GPS system charge for the updates, which are out of date by the time they are released. One reason I did not want the Nissan Navigation.
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I'd:
1) contact NissanUSA with your question. Phone, e-mail, Facebook, etc.
2) find part numbers for the updates and see if they are the same for other Nissan/Infinity models (as per gbhrps).
3) buy another GPS unit that has cheaper/free updates (as others have mentioned).
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Nighthawk i updated a 2015 about 18 mos ago, suspect you are good. Our forum crew have a point but l plan to update every 2 yrs. I use my nav despite having android, dash integration better for safety imho
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Here's another: I have nav in my Z, however, I've never used it. My nieces seem to like the moving colors though...

Ok, happy holidays gang!
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Since it comes up for the 2014 roadster, I'd feel safe that is works for the coupe, and is just an error on the website.
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The nav in my 2014 Mazda 3 consists of a SDHC card plugged into the console. I pulled it out once, plugged it into my Macbook & updated it, no charge. I should try it again, but I'm not sure if further updates are free. I have 2 Garmins that get free updates & Garmin notifies me when they are available.
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For this reason I'll NEVER buy a car with Nav. It's just another money making gimmick. Use a tablet or phone that updates for free.
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Well, I'd like to get the updates and was just wondering if the one listed on their site would work for my 2014.
I updated the maps in my 2013 in 2017. I see they want $149 for the maps right now. If I remember correctly, I found them in Mar/Apr and picked them up for $99. The 2013 was a DVD that took close to 2 hours to run, so, a couple of trips to work.

For me, i enjoy having the nav in the car and don't mind updating occasionally. Cost me the same to do my 2012 Acura TL and that was worth the $99 as well. I don't care to try to look at my phone and Waze, when I have tried, locks up regularly.

As for buying the maps for another model, the maps are linked to your VIN number and can only be used on one vehicle. The pass code provided with the maps locks it to the specified vehicle update was purchased for. Don't trust someone on Ebay saying they have a map update that will work.

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