Map updates on new (FL MK7.5) Navigation system

[Talk-torque]

Sorry.... Just to confirm, its possible to update the maps for free in the first 3 years? (possibly up to 7 times).

If so, where do I get the software for this?

Map updates available from here. The process is a little complicated, but follow the instructions, or plenty of threads on here for help. Map updates are usually around November and May.

[mcmaddy]

It's 5 years updates now. Article in VW driver mag couple of years back stating 5 instead of 3.

[fredgroves]

I'm still not sure how it would ever expire... has anyone ever reached the expiry point yet?

Is there even a VW price for extra years of subscription?

[Sootchucker]

As I understand it (and this is only what I've read), the Original SD card (for non Pro-Users) which you have to use, has a finite amount of licenses on it pre-installed. Each license is used up at each successive map update, and (apparently) once you use the final license, that's it no more allowed.

Not sure how they would enforce this on the Pro-Nav, unless the same license system is already installed on the HDD ?

[fredgroves]

Yes but if that was the case, VW would then be able to sell you more updates.... has anyone seen a price for such a thing?

[mcmaddy]

No because they are free  the people to ask are the ones with 2013 model Nav pro and I must say I haven't seen anyone on here complaining about not being allowed to update. Plenty not able to buy that's an entirely different thread 

[mcmaddy]

Try slot 2 if you've got Nav pro or check how you've got your POIs on your card.

[mcmaddy]

Unzip and copy everything over to the root of the SD card. Basically not into a folder. You should have 4 files from memory. Are you using a pc or a Mac?

[itavaltalainen]

The three folders need to be in X:\PersonalPOI\ folder. Replace X with whichever drive letter Windows assigns your SD card.

[itavaltalainen]

No idea, but I have all three in my PersonalPOI folder on the SD card.