Lexus GS map SD Cards
05-02-20, 02:57 PM
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Racer
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Lexus GS map SD Cards
Hi,
I replaced my old '16 Navi map SD with a new version and it's working well. I'm wondering if the Lexus vehicle writes anything to the SD card?
I replaced my old '16 Navi map SD with a new version and it's working well. I'm wondering if the Lexus vehicle writes anything to the SD card?
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MOB561 (07-08-20)
05-02-20, 04:58 PM
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05-02-20, 07:19 PM
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Racer
Thread Starter
So you are saying it write data to the SD card?
07-08-20, 05:39 AM
#4
did the map interface update ? was there any difference. I'm interested in updating my 2018 GS 350.
07-08-20, 06:35 AM
#5
Not a Lexus specific experience but my wife got a '20 Mazda3 and it didn't have the Nav SD installed. Dealer told her it would be $389 plus labor and tax to put it in.
I bought one from Amazon for $95. Inserted it and it worked peachy. The only warning is the SD card writes to the VIN of the car after the first 50 miles of driving. My guess is so you can't just transfer it from compatible car to compatible car. Example would be if I had a current Mazda CX-30, 5 or 9 the same SD card is applicable so we could, in theory, negate the need for 2 and only use one like a Garmin or something. I am not sure if Toyota/Lexus does the same thing but I wouldn't doubt it.
I bought one from Amazon for $95. Inserted it and it worked peachy. The only warning is the SD card writes to the VIN of the car after the first 50 miles of driving. My guess is so you can't just transfer it from compatible car to compatible car. Example would be if I had a current Mazda CX-30, 5 or 9 the same SD card is applicable so we could, in theory, negate the need for 2 and only use one like a Garmin or something. I am not sure if Toyota/Lexus does the same thing but I wouldn't doubt it.
07-08-20, 08:34 AM
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Racer
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PT219-GEN08-19 is the 2016 and newer radio.
I updated both the GS and ES.
I updated both the GS and ES.
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NickMayer (07-09-20)
07-09-20, 09:08 AM
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I'm getting the fuel pump recall done, and I had some GPS error message in Enform so having that looked at as well... ANyway, IU asked about the map update and they said 358 plus tax, lol. I told them all it is, is a SD card that needs plugged in. He seemed confused, then told me $209. I told him it was highway robbery to charge 150 to plug in a SD card, lol
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07-09-20, 09:45 AM
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Racer
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I'm getting the fuel pump recall done, and I had some GPS error message in Enform so having that looked at as well... ANyway, IU asked about the map update and they said 358 plus tax, lol. I told them all it is, is a SD card that needs plugged in. He seemed confused, then told me $209. I told him it was highway robbery to charge 150 to plug in a SD card, lol
them.
Changing engine and pollen filters, I do that myself also. It's simple.
07-09-20, 11:46 AM
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IMO, It's a simple DIY for the GPS update. Simple as that. I wouldn't pay anything other than the GPS maps (they made $$ on that already when is fair). It's a profit center so every minute they wait for the maps update on the screen. Be empowered. Lexus/Toyota can also sell a lot more GPS maps if people knows how to update.
them.
Changing engine and pollen filters, I do that myself also. It's simple.
them.
Changing engine and pollen filters, I do that myself also. It's simple.
Kills me what they get away with, lol.
07-09-20, 02:05 PM
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Driver School Candidate
A couple of things to remember. when you install the new SD card there are some steps that you have to follow and follow them carefully. I have seen people Brick the Lexus Nav and or the SD card by not completing the process or having the power die during install. while it is in this process the SD card gets coded to that specific Radio/Nav system, meaning that it will only work on that unit and that unit alone once installed. I agree that it should be a simple install and have done it myself before, But what you get when having a dealer install the update is peace of mind, that if something does go wrong the dealer is responsible for it. So if the system bricks its on them to replace not you. spend a hundred here or potentially be stuck with a couple thousand later. like i said i have done it myself a few times but take the install process serious or it could cost you more than a install fee..
07-10-20, 07:26 AM
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A couple of things to remember. when you install the new SD card there are some steps that you have to follow and follow them carefully. I have seen people Brick the Lexus Nav and or the SD card by not completing the process or having the power die during install. while it is in this process the SD card gets coded to that specific Radio/Nav system, meaning that it will only work on that unit and that unit alone once installed. I agree that it should be a simple install and have done it myself before, But what you get when having a dealer install the update is peace of mind, that if something does go wrong the dealer is responsible for it. So if the system bricks its on them to replace not you. spend a hundred here or potentially be stuck with a couple thousand later. like i said i have done it myself a few times but take the install process serious or it could cost you more than a install fee..
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NickMayer (07-10-20)
07-10-20, 01:51 PM
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I'd kill to get android auto in here. Link to your thread on installing this? This the grom v.2 thingy?
07-10-20, 08:03 PM
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Carlinkit, I’m like the pioneer for the product/thread on this forum, it only works with 2016+ head unit and not everyone has got it to work due to bad tech support and lack of good instructions. But for those of us who have gotten it to work it works great. Seems to be the only wireless CarPlay solution. Also only for CarPlay, android auto doesn’t work so well.
07-10-20, 08:21 PM
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GROM VL2 has wireless carplay, and LSAILT, Beatsonic, and this dealer of LSAILT http://www.carnavigationbox.com/
There are a handful , it all depends on what level of support you want .
There are a handful , it all depends on what level of support you want .