Dissapointing sat nav

[Mk1Macca]

Not that I'm surprised (I've never had a good factory fit sat nav), but the discover nav (the basic one) seems disappointing.

Unless I'm mistaken, there seems to be no option to search by postcode - the way that everyone uses a sat nav - only town / street.

Also, the map is already out of date. Yes, I live in a new build house, but I've been here for 4 years. Why doesn't it know my road?

Anyone know if there's anyway to get it updated, or even make map corrections?

[rocknob]

The VW website has the update file but beware they are quite big.

Edit: The link is to Navteq and the update is November 2013. It's 4.9Gb
http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/Navteq-NavteqEurope-Site/en_GB/-/GBP/View-Promo?Page=VW_Landing&NewLocaleID=en_GB&NewDomainName=Navteq-NavteqEurope-Site&cwt=application/ApplicationFrame_campaign_light

Apparently you can also buy the updates in an SD card from the dealer

[monsta]

I've never been impressed with manufacturer sat navs!

However, you can download updates for your maps, there is a November update you can download then add to your SD card in the glovebox.

http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/Navteq-NavteqEurope-Site/en_GB/-/GBP/View-Promo?Page=VW_Discover_Media&cwt=application/ApplicationFrame_campaign_light

[titusrider]

And you can search by postcode

its under address and then PSCD or similar

[FNJ-GTI]

I agree I think the sat nav is a bit rubbish. Ive put 4 postcodes in for family addresses and it hasn't recognized any of them. and also the talking lady voice seems to have a bit of a stutter.

[davyk31]

Don't the updates come free from the dealer for a period of three years or something like that?

[Mk1Macca]

I've never been impressed with manufacturer sat navs!

However, you can download updates for your maps, there is a November update you can download then add to your SD card in the glovebox.

http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/Navteq-NavteqEurope-Site/en_GB/-/GBP/View-Promo?Page=VW_Discover_Media&cwt=application/ApplicationFrame_campaign_light

Is that a legit VW operation, or a slightly dodgy map? Not a file format I've encountered before...

[monsta]

Is that a legit VW operation, or a slightly dodgy map? Not a file format I've encountered before...

It's legit, the company is Navtec and they are linked to from the VW site.

In order to update your navigation system visit the Navteq maps website here. You can download the full set of data in one go, or choose to download in individual segments. Full instructions on how to perform the update are also available on the website.

[FNJ-GTI]

Does anyone know what is the latest version of the Nav updates? Ive checked the sites and cant find a version number for the download.

I got my car in November and its says I have the November version - 5G0919866E 0034 ECE 2013/14. should I attempt to update? Thanks.

[Ginagee]

My old Honda Civic Sat Nav was much easier to use that the Mrk 7 GTi Standard Sat Nav. I also cannot find a Postcode search - Where is it? Please tell me it does have one! Thank you:smiley: