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#57 of 86 Damaged Navigation CD (Map 1 - 2004 version) Fixed by zephyr_boy

Jun 23, 2010 (12:18 pm)

First time post:
 
I bought a used 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid (FEH), 78,000 odometer. So far, everything works great (2days ownership), however my Navigation CD used for my area (Map 1) failed to work. I get a load screen for about a minute or so, and then the unit would reset the whole radio.
 
 So, I popped in the Map 2 CD , loaded up fine, got some GPS functions, to my relief: if the unit is okay, then Map 1 CD must be damaged. Visual inspection of the Map1 CD has a one inch scratch (going with the circle) and what I thought, a small smudge that is permanently etched (close to the end).
 
I read on the web that some people can make back-up copies of their CDs to protect the original CD they own, thus preserving vital GPS functions for the FEH. I tried to copy Map1 CD using Nero (V 7.11) but I had no luck. It couldn't recognize sectors, kinda went through a loop. see below for my computer spec:
 
Intel Quad core 750
4gb Ram
Windows XP Pro
Sony dvd/cd Burner
 
I Googled "CD repair" and I downloaded a free program: "CD Recovery Toolbox" http://www.oemailrecovery.com/cd_recovery.html
 
"...use it to restore information lost as a result of some mechanical damage of the disk (scratches, chips, different spots on the surface) or as a result of incorrect recording. Thus, the program can recover data that was considered lost..."
 
After I installed the program, a couple clicks later (I enabled the ALL check-box) the program started to scan my Map 1 CD. It scanned pretty fast until it hit the 24mb (550 mb total) mark, then the program must have encountered the damaged area because it crept up very slowly.
 
It took a long time to scan my Map 1 CD, I say about 30 hours total. Thank goodness I own a quad core, so I can multitask while the program scanned in the background, it bogged down my computer (took under a minute to open my web, and a few minutes to open more intensive programs-but all worked with no problems).
 
I did encounter one major problem, my automatic windows update must have restarted my computer while I slept, when I checked my computer in the morning, it looked refresh with no programs running. I opened the folder where the program was saving my CD, and it was incomplete(only 4 folders out of 9). I noted the name of the last file inside the last folder that the program worked on, then I restart the process again. I checked "ALL" again, crossed my fingers that it would resume from the last file, but it didn't.
 
Before the new process started, I was prompt to replace the older files saved in my folder, I click the "No" button (not the "No To All" button) until I got to the last file that I noted earlier, then I clicked the "Saved to All" button.
 
I ate some breakfast, then I checked my computer, and the whole process had finished. I then started my Nero program- I picked CD (not DVD)- picked CD-ROM(ISO)- copied and paste all the saved folders that the "CD Recovery Toolbox" saved. (default location). I burned the CD at the slowest setting (8x). I went outside to my FEH, popped the copy into my NAR system, and it worked perfectly.
 
I got a working copy of my Map 1 CD from my original CD that came with my FEH. Very happy (you can't order just one map CD from the Navteq website, you have to get the whole package-$200).
 
good luck.
 
ZB
 
p.s. I shouldn't say perfectly since I just did an initial test in my FEH with no problems. I don't know if all the files are saved, but it feels good so far.

#58 of 86 Need Indiana/Midwest CD by stella9

Aug 07, 2010 (8:21 pm)

I recently purchased an 06 Mariner hybrid and it had all the nav CDs except the one covering Indiana which is where I live. Would trade for either coasts.

#59 of 86 Re: 2005 escape hybrid midatlantic disc [escape5] by parkay1

Aug 21, 2010 (3:30 pm)

Replying to: escape5 (Feb 28, 2010 1:08 pm)
Yes, am still interested in trading. Do you still have your Mid Atlantic CD? Will swap for California CD

#60 of 86 Re: Need Indiana/Midwest CD [stella9] by tevye

Aug 25, 2010 (5:02 pm)

Replying to: stella9 (Aug 07, 2010 8:21 pm)
I will gladly give you my Midwest CD for your California CS

#61 of 86 Re: Need Indiana/Midwest CD [tevye] by stella9

Aug 31, 2010 (6:59 pm)

Replying to: tevye (Aug 25, 2010 5:02 pm)
Don't know how best to do this.... My email is jpickering95 msn.com if you want to send your mailing info and then I will do the same.....

#62 of 86 05 escape hybrid nav discs by srbracer

Jan 15, 2011 (9:23 pm)

Hello all seems like these discs have a problem with the california disc as mine as well is damaged.. If anyone from the east or midwest would like to trade i am will. as i do need a working california/nevada disc...contact me a srbraceraol.com thanks Randy

#63 of 86 2005 ford navigation aa (california) by fabianegger

Feb 12, 2011 (2:38 am)

Hi everybody.
I need the 2005 ford navigation cd map1 for california. i have all the other cds. im ready to trade in. so just let me know which one you need and well make it happen.
 
contact me on fabianegger1gmail.com
thank you very much!
 
fabian

#64 of 86 Re: 05 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID [norcalblonde] by hendy

Feb 27, 2011 (7:04 pm)

Replying to: norcalblonde (Apr 21, 2010 3:21 pm)
You can usually find individual CDs on eBay as well.

#65 of 86 Same old problem by idaholion

Apr 07, 2011 (4:38 pm)

Just bought a 2007 FEH, when I bought it, noticed the Nav system said "disk is dirty" when I plugged in the Map 2 disk. Guy said he hadn't used it since he moved here from Florida. So i ejected the disk, looks pristine, plug oit back in, this time it says "The map DATA cd inserted is no longer compatible with the navigation unit. Please eject and insert a map release 2004 CD (the version on the CD is 3V)
so I remove and clean again, this time when I press NAV, it brings up the reading cd screen for 5 seconds, then quits back to the radio. I try again, it does the same. The third time I try, it quits the nav system and reboots (radio not interrupted by this process.)
So, the good news, the unit is still covered under warranty. I can't tell if it is the CD or the unit, because Navteq won't do anything for me except sell me a new set. (at $200) The ford dealership can't help me because they can only sell me a new entire set, they don't even have one to put in the unit to test local functionality. Anyone have a similar story? I may try copy/burning my disk 2 to see what happens, but I suspect problems with the unit

#66 of 86 Same old problem by idaholion

Apr 07, 2011 (4:39 pm)

Just bought a 2007 FEH, when I bought it, noticed the Nav system said "disk is dirty" when I plugged in the Map 2 disk. Guy said he hadn't used it since he moved here from Florida. So i ejected the disk, looks pristine, plug it back in, this time it says "The map DATA cd inserted is no longer compatible with the navigation unit. Please eject and insert a map release 2004 CD (the version on the CD is 3V)
so I remove and clean again, this time when I press NAV, it brings up the reading cd screen for 5 seconds, then quits back to the radio. I try again, it does the same. The third time I try, it quits the nav system and reboots (radio not interrupted by this process.)
So, the good news, the unit is still covered under warranty. I can't tell if it is the CD or the unit, because Navteq won't do anything for me except sell me a new set. (at $200) The ford dealership can't help me because they can only sell me a new entire set, they don't even have one to put in the unit to test local functionality. Anyone have a similar story? I may try copy/burning my disk 2 to see what happens, but I suspect problems with the unit

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