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#230 of 447 Re: 2008 Avalon Limited Nav System issue [caprob] by fmfl

Mar 17, 2008 (1:42 pm)

Replying to: caprob (Mar 17, 2008 1:10 pm)
I totally agree with 228 and 229 above. This Toyota Avalon navigation system is the worst piece of junk ever foisted on people like me who used to hold anything Toyota did on the highest pedestal. Shame on you Toyota for ruining a nice car like the Avalon with a navigation system that is impossible to operate, doesn't operate when the car is moving, does not understand voice anything, doesn't know where much of anything is, e.g., post office, will not turn off, and does not tell you much of anything in real time, or any other time for that matter. I asked Toyota for a refund, or to take the damned car back ... silence. This thing really stinks in every respect!

#231 of 447 Re: 2008 Avalon Limited Nav System issue [cwgmom] by gomst1

Mar 17, 2008 (8:58 pm)

Replying to: cwgmom (Mar 17, 2008 11:46 am)
I used the "mark" command to establish my "Home" on my 2006 Avalon. While park in front of my house, I commanded the Nav to mark the spot my car is parked.
I then looked for that info on the Nav then name it "Home". Worked for me.

#232 of 447 Re: 2008 Avalon Limited Nav System issue [cwgmom] by generose

Mar 18, 2008 (6:21 am)

Replying to: cwgmom (Mar 17, 2008 11:46 am)
COMPLAIN! COMPLAIN! COMPLAIN! to the dealer..... to Toyota in California.... and to Toyota in Japan. See my earlier messages. They really will try to ignore you unless you are vigorous in your actions

#233 of 447 Re: 2008 Avalon Limited Nav System issue [fmfl] by generose

Mar 18, 2008 (10:47 am)

Replying to: fmfl (Mar 17, 2008 1:42 pm)
This a repeat of my earlier message #214 for all the dissatisfied Avalon Owners with
NAV system problems...Go To It
.....have a 2007 avalon with a GPS....I can not tell you how many times this thing has taken me astray...Ihave told the dealer to no avail. I have called the toyota home office and they say they have no complaints about the GPS system...
  
Toyota America is lying to you. I finally got results after I called Toyota in Japan (Tokyo)and sent them documentation of my travails with the factory representative who saw my car malfunction and said that there was nothing wrong with the system. A certified letter to Toyota in California got me a phone call from a representative who said that the word of the Factory Representative was final and I could go to arbitration if I felt there was a basis for a complaint. They refused to put their response in writing. After the call to Japan (which must be made at night after 9PM EST), the lady I spoke to, who spoke perfect English, expressed the concern that the position being taken by Toyota America was not appropriate and that she would contact them. I received a call from a gentleman in the Executive Offices of Toyota America after about 5 days who advised me that they had heard about problems with the Navigation system. He said that they intend to make changes in future models. I asked what good that would do for me and he asked me what I would thought would be appropriate. I said I either wanted the system fixed or I wanted monetary compensation for the less-than-perfect system.
He asked what I thought would be appropriate. I asked for $500 and he agreed. I got a check with a cover letter that made no mention of the problem, merely that the check was for "goodwill". Anybody with the problem should consider dealing with Toyota regarding this problem in the same way since they are taking the STONEWALL POSITION on the problems with this system. I got the number for Toyota by going on the Toyota website (Japan). Good Luck to All. Write back after you try this! It worked for me! By the way.... I used STARTEC phone service (see GOOGLE) The call to Japan for 20+ minutes cost about $1.00

#234 of 447 Nav system problems by eterrymcu

Apr 03, 2008 (10:59 pm)

Thanks guys! I thought it was just me. The rocker switch defeats me routinely. Getting on the right route after inputting the correct info is challenging to say the least. all while sitting perfectly still. I can't drive anymore I so have lots of time to check alternative routes, with my $150 no-name gps mounted on the right front windshield. It's almost funny to hear the voice telling you to "make a legal U turn at the next exit", so it can take me 20 miles off route for no particular reason except an out of date database. If lose of face is an issue with toyota then there should be a lot of blood lost over this sucker.By way my experience with gps gooooes back to 1969 when it was first tested aboard a US Navy ship, through the 8# portables, garmins, explorist, and other Magellans. With the exception of that first gps, this nippon denso unit has the worst learning curve and is the least user friendly of all the models I have used. Somebody ought to be handed a long knife over this disaster.

#235 of 447 Re: Nav system problems [eterrymcu] by rpfingsten

Apr 04, 2008 (2:54 am)

Replying to: eterrymcu (Apr 03, 2008 10:59 pm)
Since my 07xls did not come with gps, my son bought me a fairly cheap portable gps system for christmas last year. It's the Mio 230 and I have to tell you how surprised I am.. this thing works great.. Voice program on the system is very easy to understand, and for being an inexpensive model, the directions are remarkably good... screen is colorful and easy to see in the daylight.. only complaint I would have about this unit is that because the screen is not huge, tapping the screen prompts for someone like me with big ol fat fingers can be a hassle, but other than that... well worth the money.
 
Roland

#236 of 447 2007 Avalon LTDNav system by bobu1

May 08, 2008 (1:32 pm)

I'm new to session so please pardon any duplicity I may cause. I bought a 2007 Avy LTD in July, 2007. Worst navagation system I have ever used! How does one find out what the latest software rev was at the time the car was purchased? Can we find out what the latest version is now without going to the dealer? I just want to insure I got what I was supposed to get when I bought the car and go from there. Leaving on a trip up and down the east coast tomorrow and we will be taking our Garmin NUVI 350 to make sure we're on track - GREAT unit.

#237 of 447 Re: 2007 Avalon LTDNav system [bobu1] by caprob

May 08, 2008 (2:31 pm)

Replying to: bobu1 (May 08, 2008 1:32 pm)
On your Navigation control panel, go to MENU and select. Then select DVD. Version 6.1 should be the version shown and was the one in use until this Winter when 7.1 came out. Don’t get 7.1, basically only adds Canada and Hawaii maps. You must have gotten one of the first ‘07’s made. I got mine in October and believe that Ver. 6.1 was in use for both of us.

#238 of 447 '08 Nav System by amauhry

May 09, 2008 (9:55 am)

I agree with all of ya in one thing: The system is far from being "user-friendly".
 
However, putting aside the voice recog., I find the system extremely accurate; I would say within, at most, 1 foot of deviation. I have used other GPSs, and when it comes to accuracy, the Denso unit in my '08 Limited is excellent.
 
Also, the system relies on two different tracking systems, and they continually check each other for correction. One system relies on satallite signals; the other system is the on-board gyroscope, meaning that if you loose the satellite signal then the gyro takes over for guidance. I have checked this when crossing the Lincoln and Holland Tunnel here in New York City.
 
It is a pitty that the system plagged with other minuses but I have come to understanding them, and I could say that I feel happy with it (the system).
 
Note: when I purchased the '08 Limited back in Sept. '07, the car came with software map version 6.1. I complained to Toyota. They suggested me to buy the latest version, 7.1, (which I paid $967). I submitted the invoice for full reimbursement. I've got the check in the mail. Happy story.
 
Amaury
'08 Limited

#239 of 447 Nav system manual sucks, third party help? by bigcasino8199

Jun 11, 2008 (8:52 pm)

Is there third party help to make destinations in Avalon's, Navigation system?
The manual sucks big time. There are NO examples, I mean precise examples taking me thru the task of setting up a destination?
 
Japanse/English manual is NO HELP at all...
 
Help please?

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