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Just got this e-mail: Dear Andrew Thank you very much for purchasing the [Honda/Acura] Navigation System Updated Disc version 2.11B. We apologize if you’ve experienced a problem using this disc. A special CD disc is being sent to you via US Mail at no charge that we believe will correct these issues. The CD is to correct certain operational functions of the navigation program. It does not contain any additional map coverage or Points of Interest (POI) data. Please read the instructions that come with the disc, as this will explain in detail what software issues were addressed. We thank you for your patience as we’ve worked through this situation. Please do not respond to this e-mail as it is a read-only service. If you have any questions please contact us at: hondanavidiscs |
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Installed the patch disc. Drove my Ody over the weekend. NAV seems to be working just fine. |
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I'm looking at a new Ody with Nav. From reading the messages above, it looks like an updated disc just came out. Does anyone have any thoughts on whether the car would come with the newest disc? For instance, does the dealer install the most recently available disc during delivery? Or would I have to push to get this included? It seems like I should get the latest disc given that my car purchase date would be after the disc release date... Thanks! |
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According to the Honda people selling the new updated NAV disc, the 2004 Odyssey does have the updated disc. However, the question is, since the updated disc contains bugs and required the "patch" disc, will the 04 ody also require the patch disc. If so, you need to make sure on the contract that Honda will give you the patch disc for free. I would make them put down on contract that you are getting the latest updated Nav disc plus the "patch" disc. If you are buying a 2004 model instead of waiting for the new 2005 model, you better be getting no less than $3K off MSRP! Plus, if I were you, I would demand on CONTRACT that they install the factory DVD for $1,500---that is if you wanted DVD player. Otherwise, they will charge you $2K plus tax if they do it afterwards. |
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Thanks for the good info re: the patch disc. I'll look out for that. We actually don't want the DVD. We have a portable one that runs off the cigarette lighter. While it's not as convenient as the installed one, it also prevents having to tell our 3 year old no (several times) to watching a movie on the 10 minute ride to the grocery store. Can't watch a movie if there's no player in the car... Thanks again. |
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| I opted for the Navi but not the installed DVD when I bought my 2000 Odyssey and boy am I glad I did. My kids (now 4 and 3) are just now ready for "entertainment" on longer trips. There are plenty of good portable DVD player available. I think the best reason to go portable instead of built in is that you can take the unit with you. You can use it on an airplane, in the cabin or where ever. Not to mention the Honda unit is overpriced. I recommend the built in Nav as opposed to aftermarket but aftermarket DVD as opposed to built in. | |
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Mike734: I think you are right on the money on buying factory-installed vs aftermarket. -Would you mind listing some of the makes and models that merit consideration and do any of them come with wireless headphones. -Some of these portables sling around the front seats and I am worried that they may deactivate the side airbags. -BTW, how does one tell if you have the latest patches for the NAV? TIA |
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It's kind of hard to tell because the "bugs" were few. Examples include: 1) Some destinations being on the wrong side of the road 2) Could not save addresses in the address book 3) Some screens freezing up and you have to press cancel to get out 4) Could not access previous address sometimes They said the patch disc would be available at the end of January or Februay. I got mine in February so I don't know if your January Ody had the patch disc yet. But I guess if you don't encounter any of those "bugs", then it's okay. |
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So are I haven't come across any of the bugs, but I am going to try to save addresses into the address book because I haven't had an occassion to try that feature out yet. Thanks for sharing the info. |
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