Update nav sys gen5 to gen6. Possible?
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I'm aware of the many threads discussing the process of updating the navigation data and whatnot. I recall one CL member asked if it was possible to update gen5 firmware to gen6 (LS460 2010 nav system firmware). There were different opinions whether this was possible or not but there wasn't like a 100% sure answer to this question.
So who can provide us with a definite answer?
The reason I'm asking is that I'm going to purchase the nav update tool + the USB dongle to update the nav data myself. Now there are two different USB dongles: One for nav gen5 and the other is for gen6. So I thought to myself, since I'm going through the hassle of updating the thing myself and investing some good $$$ in the process, why not get the firmware updated as well if that was possible.
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So who can provide us with a definite answer?
The reason I'm asking is that I'm going to purchase the nav update tool + the USB dongle to update the nav data myself. Now there are two different USB dongles: One for nav gen5 and the other is for gen6. So I thought to myself, since I'm going through the hassle of updating the thing myself and investing some good $$$ in the process, why not get the firmware updated as well if that was possible.
Thanks in advance.
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pretty sure the answer is no. Gen 5 to Gen 6 is a hardware upgrade - firmware won't do it.
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I was debating the same thing. Swapping a 08 ES350 Gen 5 out with a 11 ES350 Gen6 system. Dealer claims its really expensive but I'd like to know what is involved.
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gen4 to gen5 is relatively "easy" because all harness and basic systems are the same, mainly just the ecu
but gen6 is a whole different story. just look at the back of the units, all completely different, different harnesses, etc... it's not something that can easily be done at all, let alone cost
but gen6 is a whole different story. just look at the back of the units, all completely different, different harnesses, etc... it's not something that can easily be done at all, let alone cost
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gen4 to gen5 is relatively "easy" because all harness and basic systems are the same, mainly just the ecu
but gen6 is a whole different story. just look at the back of the units, all completely different, different harnesses, etc... it's not something that can easily be done at all, let alone cost
but gen6 is a whole different story. just look at the back of the units, all completely different, different harnesses, etc... it's not something that can easily be done at all, let alone cost
Now just to find the hardware bypass mod thread on here so I can use the unit can be used while moving.
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Do you have any links? I tried to do a search an nothing comes up for what you described.
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http://www.datasystem.co.jp/products/tvnavi/index.html (the original manufacturer's site -- click the adobe pdf button to the left for a model number compatibility chart)
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Just make sure you get a power source with it since it doesnt come with one. I got one of these along with a short Blackberry USB charger cable...http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CHsQ8wIwAA
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