Map update & Gps?

[Optimus prime]

If you have already updated to the latest maps will the system allow you to re install the same update again?

I think my gps issue is with the maps not the gps signal as I always have a min of 8 sats locked but occasionally my map doesn't move quick enough to put me onto my programmed route, hence the "off road" message

[mcmaddy]

You get off road when the road you are on isn't on the maps data base. It isn't a fault it's just the road hasn't been added to the map database yet. Stop worrying about the maps and nav it all looks fine, mine does this on a new estate that our friends live on. It's only just been added to the map database.

[Optimus prime]

You get off road when the road you are on isn't on the maps data base. It isn't a fault it's just the road hasn't been added to the map database yet. Stop worrying about the maps and nav it all looks fine, mine does this on a new estate that our friends live on. It's only just been added to the map database.

I fully understand that but this was on the main A12 which was built over 20 yrs ago.  Also if this was the case why does it suddenly move onto the road then after a few mins even tho I haven't changed course?  It is like playing catch up

[fredgroves]

Is it always that road this happens on?

It could be:

1) The map data actually isn't 100% accurate - the road might be out by a few metres  -I've seen this before.

2) GPS is probably only referred to periodically, inertial nav is used more than you think... maybe your inertial system is a bit out of whack.

[Optimus prime]

Is it always that road this happens on?

It could be:

1) The map data actually isn't 100% accurate - the road might be out by a few metres  -I've seen this before.

2) GPS is probably only referred to periodically, inertial nav is used more than you think... maybe your inertial system is a bit out of whack.

With regards to option 2 I have checked my steering angle etc via vcds and all is perfect in addition other times it has showed me a lot further off the given track than shown in my pics.  This was the only time I could stop to capture it

[Jibjules]

Hi all, had my Gti mk7 non pp in black pearl 3 weeks now, loving it.

But can anybody tell me,
does the now standard sat-nav accept UK postcodes?    Or just the address?
Just taken it on a road trip to Cornwall, and could not find anywhere to enter the postcode on the sat-nav only the place and street names, house numbers etc.

[Jibjules]

Just found the same problem thread on here and I have Sussed it out!
Should have searched the thread before posting, Doh! 

[itavaltalainen]

It always has accepted UK postcodes!
Just change from address to postcode, then press ABC button on bottom left,... All in the manual tbh

[Optimus prime]

So I reinstalled May 2015 maps as it will let you do it, but still the same problem & in fact this morning is was really bad   

GPS shows 8 sats locked as a min, going to now run gps tracker app on iphone along side to see if I get a large coordinate difference when it goes "off road"

So can anyone direct me to a download of last years map updates? As I wish to revert back to the 2014 maps for a testing purpose. If someone has it on an sd card I am happy to pay postage both ways.

Booked in for a dealer visit but I doubt they will fix unless it's been seen before VCDS autoscan shows no faults

Thanks

[fredgroves]

Is it always the same place you see this happen??