2011 SatNav

[Toon]

Took my Mk 6 in for it's 2nd annual service today (40,000 miles in 13 months!) and asked the dealer about updating the satnav maps and postcodes for 2011.

They quoted me £189 for the new updated DVD - I told them to sod off. Ripoff.

1. Is this normal?
2. Does the 2011 update include the capability to enter a full UK postcode instead of the current version which misses the last 2 digits? Car is 13 montsh old so has 2009 maps I assume.
3. My car doesn't have a satnav DVD - I assume it is hard coded on to the hard drive. Why do they want to flog me a DVD when I assume it could be flashed on to the hard drive?

Experiences/hints/tips/download sites accepted.

Ta

[jamojdm]

You'll probs need to update your firmware to at least 2760 I think and then install the V7 maps (the latest) from a DVD.

See here about firmware http://www.my-gti.com/2291/volkswagen-rns-510-firmware-upgrade-to-version-2760-2762-2764-2766-2768

There are a few places you can get the v7 maps from 

[Steve30]

Thats looks complex to do?  Anyone got a CD with firmwear all ready ? 

[RedHP]

Ha-way Toon !
The v7 software (2010) isn't as restrictive as yours (2009), you can enter a partial code, a full code or simply a street name which I felt is much more useful !

Does anyone know when the 2011 maps/software is out? I am buying my missus a new Polo with SatNav and am hoping this has the latest version so I can install into mine, and pass onto 'certain friends' here !

Red

[jamojdm]

I've got a cd I made with the 3800 firmware but no idea on the compatability with other units, so u can use at your own risk.

[Steve30]

I've got a cd I made with the 3800 firmware but no idea on the compatability with other units, so u can use at your own risk.

Would be okay to use my system ? 

[branchespark]

A quick bit of info (as far as I have been able to work out / test):

• version 38xx of the firmware is in beta stage at the moment
• final release will be with the week 22 cars of this year
• new firmware will be able to accept point of interest (POIs) from the SD card
• it looks like the new firmware will also support speed camera alerts
• there are three beta versions, 3800, 3810 and 3890 (I am using 3810)
• if you need post code search, you will need firmware 2760 or newer and a 2010 DVD
• beta versions of the 2011 DVD are about, but I don't think they have newer maps!
• the new firmware will, I believe, work on all but the first version of the hardware (aka 'A')

I am just working on getting the speed camera alerts working from the SD card. Will mean you can update the cameras as often as you like and not bugger about with a DVD. (I'm also working with POInspect0r to get this all working.)

[p3asa]

A quick bit of info (as far as I have been able to work out / test):

• it looks like the new firmware will also support speed camera alerts

Alert as in it will chime or make a noise rather than just display the camera on screen?  If so it will be a welcome addition.[/list]

[branchespark]

It will definitely show the icon on the screen - as with any normal POI.

There is in the firmware the provision for direction, road speed and alert type. Once I know more, I will post. I would hope that even if you are not in Nav mode, it will do something!

[Toon]

Thanks for all the info folks. I think I'll wait until later in the year when that new firmware update comes along. May try and buy a 2010 DVD on ebay or something in the meantime. Amy ideas?