New Nav System pic
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From: Massachusetts
Originally Posted by Hskr8
actually, this weekend is the last time I am taking her out for a drive... going on jack stands then, so as not to develop a plat spot on the tires.
Not to say putting your car up on stands isint a good idea....but,
I had my RX8 stored for three months+ and had no flat spotting. From my understanding, newer radial tires do not suffer from flat spotting like tires did many years ago.
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For all who are looking for the Nav hidden menus - this is old but I keep seeing people ask for it. One more time.
Thanks agan to who ever had the free time to figure this stuff out in the first place.
Thanks agan to who ever had the free time to figure this stuff out in the first place.
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Originally Posted by willhave8
For all who are looking for the Nav hidden menus - this is old but I keep seeing people ask for it. One more time.
Thanks agan to who ever had the free time to figure this stuff out in the first place.
Thanks agan to who ever had the free time to figure this stuff out in the first place.
What screen do you do Backdoor 1, 2, & 3 on?
Code:
Backdoor 1: Up, Up, Up, Down, Down, Down, Up, Up Backdoor 2: Up, Up, Down, Down Backdoor 3: Up, Up, Up, Down, Down, Down, Up, Down There's yet a different menu screen as well that gives a more accurate text reading, but still not perfect: 1. Open the menu 2. Choose "setup menu" 3. Choose "system information" 4. Choose "version" 5. Push the joystick forward 3 times 6. Push the joystick rearward 3 times 7. Push the joystick forward 2 times 8. Select the second menu option- something like Vehicle Sensors This screen displays vehicle speed in km/h, voltage reading, and the gyro output voltage. I was toying with this on the way home and quickly realized this isn't GPS measured speed, but input from the vehicles speed sensors.
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Sorry again the information below was stolen from another post....
"Ask and you shall receive. Enjoy:
From the System Setup | Version Information page:
Backdoor #1: up, up, down, down
Backdoor #2 (System Analysis):
up, up, up, down, down, down, up, down
Backdoor #3 (NAVI ECU Info Menu):
up, up, up, down, down, down, up, up
Of course you should be very careful in there as you can potentially render your NAVI useless."
"Ask and you shall receive. Enjoy:
From the System Setup | Version Information page:
Backdoor #1: up, up, down, down
Backdoor #2 (System Analysis):
up, up, up, down, down, down, up, down
Backdoor #3 (NAVI ECU Info Menu):
up, up, up, down, down, down, up, up
Of course you should be very careful in there as you can potentially render your NAVI useless."
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Originally Posted by thew
its pretty much all here ..
just read above .. but its not a map update.. its a Firmware upgrade so the unit will run faster and better. It will give you faster screen loads, Better Text entry, You can turn off the Voice from the map window, you get a better split screen and the System announces Freeway names.
Price is $50.00 and it takes about 1 day to turn around once i get the unit.
same with the HU upgrade.
To upgrade both units Head Unit and Nav DVD cost $75.00
just read above .. but its not a map update.. its a Firmware upgrade so the unit will run faster and better. It will give you faster screen loads, Better Text entry, You can turn off the Voice from the map window, you get a better split screen and the System announces Freeway names.
Price is $50.00 and it takes about 1 day to turn around once i get the unit.
same with the HU upgrade.
To upgrade both units Head Unit and Nav DVD cost $75.00
FX8TED on my RX-8
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From: San Antonio
Originally Posted by Boozehound
I definitely would've paid a reasonable amount ~$30-50 for the update. But there's no way to obtain an update without the aforementioned hoop-jumping. Furthermore, I don't see any reason that the dealers don't have a copy of the software and just update the older cars that come in, while they're in the warranty period. The cost of 1.5 minutes time would certainly be worth all the good will it garnered with their customers. Hell, most software I buy is supported (updates and all) within a reasonable amount of time (3-4 years), and updates are included. To me, it's like I'm just trying to recover the cost of being an "early adopter." When resale comes up in a few years, why should a later 2004 have more value than my car? Just think of the upgrades that I would've missed by sitting on my a$$ - AC amplifier, M reflash (it wasn't always mandatory service), insulated cupholder area, new oil pan and optical sensor, and so on.
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From: Green Oaks, IL
Originally Posted by khoney
It's completely ridiculous that a 5-minute process can't be done as a courtesy. Why should my '04 model year be running older software than other '04 models? I'm pretty pissed off about it.
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From: Miami, FL
Sorry to ressurect this thread but I just got my second RX-8 last week which was a very old 2004 RX-8 (build date from June 2003) and it DEFINITELY has the older navigation system software/firmware because there's no Mazda logo screen that starts up when I activate the nav, takes longer to load screens than my 6 year old computer, and it's a pain in the *** to enter information with this thing. Also there's no "split screen" mode or whatever
What am I going to have to do down at the dealerships to get one of them to update to the latest firmware? Did all of you that had the old firmware like me eventually get yours updated or are some of you still using the old one?
What am I going to have to do down at the dealerships to get one of them to update to the latest firmware? Did all of you that had the old firmware like me eventually get yours updated or are some of you still using the old one?
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I just got off the phone with Mazda North America (1-800-222-5500) and they say that the NAV Operational Software Upgrade (not maps) will be sent out by Mazda to the people who need it. The map upgrades will have to be purchased through NAVTEQ, but are not available as of yet. I received an email from NAVTEQ stating that the upgrade should be available around the end of Sept. We shall see though!
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From: Lake in the Hills, IL (NW Chicago Burbs)
Originally Posted by mrsjacksonrx8
I just got off the phone with Mazda North America (1-800-222-5500) and they say that the NAV Operational Software Upgrade (not maps) will be sent out by Mazda to the people who need it. The map upgrades will have to be purchased through NAVTEQ, but are not available as of yet. I received an email from NAVTEQ stating that the upgrade should be available around the end of Sept. We shall see though!
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Originally Posted by mrsjacksonrx8
I just got off the phone with Mazda North America (1-800-222-5500) and they say that the NAV Operational Software Upgrade (not maps) will be sent out by Mazda to the people who need it. The map upgrades will have to be purchased through NAVTEQ, but are not available as of yet. I received an email from NAVTEQ stating that the upgrade should be available around the end of Sept. We shall see though!
START CALLING MAZDA...GIVE THEM THE BIG FU!
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From: Oregon South Coast
Still some serious decipton going on here..
The Upgrade requires more than a CD full of Code.. This is just the way it is.
The MAp..Yea they said that last April.
Trust me folks the new map is not all that Hot.. Its not like the system does anything new. You just have some streets that were not there before. IN my area i have a bout 3 that they added.. Yes I have a copy of that new map disk! and no i cant copy it or give it to you. But IT is a real thing.. I just dont understand why they are not releasing it.
The Upgrade requires more than a CD full of Code.. This is just the way it is.
The MAp..Yea they said that last April.
Trust me folks the new map is not all that Hot.. Its not like the system does anything new. You just have some streets that were not there before. IN my area i have a bout 3 that they added.. Yes I have a copy of that new map disk! and no i cant copy it or give it to you. But IT is a real thing.. I just dont understand why they are not releasing it.
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Originally Posted by thew
Still some serious decipton going on here..
The Upgrade requires more than a CD full of Code.. This is just the way it is.
The MAp..Yea they said that last April.
Trust me folks the new map is not all that Hot.. Its not like the system does anything new. You just have some streets that were not there before. IN my area i have a bout 3 rodes that they added.. Yes I have a copy of that new map disk! and no i cant copy it or give it to you. But IT is a real thing.. I just dont understand why they are not releasing it.
The Upgrade requires more than a CD full of Code.. This is just the way it is.
The MAp..Yea they said that last April.
Trust me folks the new map is not all that Hot.. Its not like the system does anything new. You just have some streets that were not there before. IN my area i have a bout 3 rodes that they added.. Yes I have a copy of that new map disk! and no i cant copy it or give it to you. But IT is a real thing.. I just dont understand why they are not releasing it.
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From: Lake in the Hills, IL (NW Chicago Burbs)
Originally Posted by thew
Still some serious decipton going on here..
The Upgrade requires more than a CD full of Code.. This is just the way it is.
The Upgrade requires more than a CD full of Code.. This is just the way it is.
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Originally Posted by G8rboy
Then why were there copies of the firmware upgrade DVD at certain dealerships last year, and several people got their units upgraded until Mazda put a stop to it?
essentially there are two different upgrades involved I believe was the consensus...one firmware based, by disc (a few of us) and one hardware plus firmware needed (most of us).
I personally had to have the hardware upgraded (May 2003 build)...I knew a guy at my dealership who made it easy since the dealerships didn't have the capability to upgrade the hardware only the firmware by disc...and swapped my NAVdrive unit for a brand new drive August of 2004.
This difference is apparent in the varying OS releases and the significant improvement between the first manufactured 8s and the more recently manufactured 8s (resolution upgraded, speed upgraded, etc. while the more recent is simply the keyboard style input and some other minor features)
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From: SF Bay Area - Eastbay
I called Mazda. They said that I needed the updated firmware prior to loading the new maps (duh!). He said that they hope to have these mailed out to the customers before the end of August. We will see. Sounded like we could probably share firmware disks if no hardware upgrades are needed.
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Originally Posted by boyaabiatch
how the **** can I get one of those I bought the rx 8 without the GPS how do I get one
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From: Lake in the Hills, IL (NW Chicago Burbs)
Originally Posted by clyde
You could ******* trade your ******* car in on one that is ******* equipped with the ******* GPS option.
