A couple of months ago, I updated the firmware on my Nav unit (using the disc that I got from Mazda). Everything worked great and the new functions were pretty cool! Recently, I also installed the updated DVD from Navteq. Now, everytime I start up my Nav, the map screen lights up green (even though it's set for beige (day) and black (night). If I turn on & off the parking lights, it then goes to the properly set colors.

I thought I read a thread a while back that someone else had a similar problem, but I can't seem to find the thread. Has this happened to anyone else? If so, what did you do to fix the problem?

Thanks in advance!

 

hold the 'voice' button down for several seconds to activate the screen settings

make sure they are setup right, this way the nav unit knows what to display

if this doesn't work my theory that the New Firmware disc has a glitch may be sound...the only way to fix it may be a true hardware update (not just firmware) and the latest Nav Firmware (yes mazda's 'New' firmware disc they sent you was already out of date before sending).

 

I had the same problem. They ended up replacing the entire nav DVD unit. I know it was kind of nitpicky, and if I used green as my default color it wouldnt be a bad thing... But I always use beige... I would print this off and take it to the Mazda dealer. If you have any mods, dont let them tell you its because of that, because the unit works fine with the old map, just not with the new one.

Navteq even sent me a replacement disc, and confirmed it was the hardware and not the map disc.

 

this is where the difference between the Software Firmware update and the Hardware firmware update comes into play

 

on the old system you have a choice between daytime color and night time .onthe new system you don't?

 

No, you can still choose between day and night. The problem is that the new firmware update evidently has some conflicts with the new map disc. When they replaced my DVD unit the system worked perfectly. If you are getting close to warranty expiration, you might want to get this fixed quickly....

 

You guys have been very helpful! It looks like I might have to get a hardware update or visit the Mazda dealer (although I hate dealing with those damn Mazda dealers!).

Thanks!