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#234 of 349 Nav system problems by eterrymcu Apr 03, 2008 (9:59 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you to "make a legal U turn at the next exit", so it can take me 20 miles off route for no particular reason except an out of date database.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. Replies to this message: rpfingsten (Apr 04, 2008 1:54 am)
#235 of 349 Re: Nav system problems [eterrymcu] by rpfingsten Apr 04, 2008 (1:54 am)
Replying to: eterrymcu (Apr 03, 2008 9:59 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 349 2007 Avalon LTDNav system by bobu1 May 08, 2008 (12:32 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. Replies to this message: caprob (May 08, 2008 1:31 pm)
#237 of 349 Re: 2007 Avalon LTDNav system [bobu1] by caprob May 08, 2008 (1:31 pm)
Replying to: bobu1 (May 08, 2008 12:32 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 349 '08 Nav System by amauhry May 09, 2008 (8:55 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 Replies to this message: jordanfl (Jun 24, 2008 8:29 am) bobu1 (Jun 24, 2008 8:40 am)
#239 of 349 Nav system manual sucks, third party help? by bigcasino8199 Jun 11, 2008 (7:52 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?
#240 of 349 Re: 2008 navigation voice activated system help [coach57] by bobdp1 Jun 13, 2008 (4:52 pm)
Replying to: coach57 (Mar 05, 2008 5:49 pm) Like coach57 I too was anxious to try out the voice activation on my new 2006 Avalon navigation. I gave up trying to make it work, it recognizes nothing! As far as taking you to your destination, I have had take me the 20 mile route instead of the 3 mile route, had it stop navigation 2 miles before desitination telling me it could not find an address for a 50 year old home, take me 100 yards past the entrance to a place then beep me, I could go on and on with how worthless this navigation system is. My first was a Magellan, it never failed me and the touch screen selection is the only way to work thru a nav system. Looking to buy a 2009 Avalon Limited, but with no nav system. Replies to this message: fmfl (Jun 14, 2008 12:05 am)
#241 of 349 Re: 2008 navigation voice activated system help [bobdp1] by fmfl Jun 14, 2008 (12:05 am)
Replying to: bobdp1 (Jun 13, 2008 4:52 pm) The 2008 Avalon navigation system is a total disaster. And, Toyota won't do a damned thing about it. We got stuck with the all time lemon of navigation systems. Shame on you Toyota.
#242 of 349 Re: Where does the DVD go? [gmorken] by tkaz Jun 17, 2008 (7:23 am)
Replying to: gmorken (Dec 16, 2007 4:50 pm) Hi Greg, Exactly where is the EJECT button? I slide the door open, but can't figure out where to eject the DVD. Thought maybe the switch was built into the sllide, but pushing that in did not do anything. Tried with the car running and with it off. Thanks, Tony
#243 of 349 Re: '08 Nav System [amauhry] by jordanfl Jun 24, 2008 (8:29 am)
Replying to: amauhry (May 09, 2008 8:55 am) Can you install the DVD yourself or does the dealer do it as part of the $967 price?   I just bought a 2008 Limited that had 5K miles...widow brought car back when husband died. It had the nav installed already. I didn't buy the car because it had nav...but it defintely influenced my decision. If I had read all of your notes, I would have bought a Limited without nav...my original intent...and used my Garmin Nuvi 350.   I was flabbergasted when I tried to use the nav the first time. I just assumed Toyota would have the same quality in the nav that they have in everything else in the Limited. Not so! The experts at the dealer tried to demo the unit to me...and they could not get it to function right!   I have used my Nuvi 350 for a year and love it. It works well even in rural areas on dirt roads. The Avalon nav can't find its way from my house to the next major road! Replies to this message: bobu1 (Jun 24, 2008 8:40 am)

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