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Sedans Lincoln LS Lincoln LS '03 Navigation System - Need HELP Please
10 messages, Last post on Oct 09, 2009 at 9:20 PM
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Replying to: acidutu (Oct 20, 2008 5:40 pm)
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Replying to: milo776 (Apr 07, 2009 12:20 pm) Unfortunately I was unable to get any decent support from Lincoln and I had to go and figure things on my own. All the calls to Denso and Lincoln lead to nowhere and I was wasting more time than anything but I would recommend that you first call a a few dealerships in your area to see if they have the DVD System software upgrade (not the MAP CD) as you may get the added benefits of a newer firmware. Also, it shouldn't take you more than a few phone calls which anyone can spare nowadays. I've researched getting different NAV systems and replacing the one I had (since I wanted to have added functionality - BT + MP3) but the cost of a nicer system was running close to $1300 US. In the end I decided to "fix" the one I have and save me some money. I called different junk yards around the country and searched on E-bay for a replacement DVD unit. In the end I found something on e-bay and I purchased it. It cost me around $300 US but I'm happy I made that decision since the system has been working great since. (still no MP3 or BT but the cost difference is justified) Of course I don't play around with the "update" menu anymore....hehehe Shame on Lincoln for their support. As far as I see this, a DVD with the correct software would have fixed and updated my system in no-time. It would have also been an easy service call for Lincoln and the possibility to make good money on it for less than 15 minutes of work. (assuming they would charge $90 for a diagnostic and 1hour of work at $60/hr = $150 for 15 minutes using a DVD with the correct firmware that would have cost them $0 to get from Denso directly) I hope I was able to help. Take care, Adrian
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Replying to: acidutu (Apr 12, 2009 10:48 am) I am having the same problem with my 04 LS. I have been everywhere trying to fix the issue. I have pulled the unit, pulled the battery, put 5 or 6 different discs in from various sources, and still no luck. Could you please tell me what the disc was that you used, or give me some direction. I am at the end of my rope with this one!!! Brockalabrock  gmail.com Thank you! -Jason
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Replying to: brocktaylor (Jun 10, 2009 1:56 am) Sorry for the late reply. Unfortunately i was unable to find the Firmware CD i was looking for. In the end I had to buy a replacement DVD unit (the unit in the trunk that is) from a scrap yard on e-bay which resolved my issue since it had the firmware pre-loaded. I still have the old DVD unit around but since I'm no programmer I'm not sure how to hack the existing working unit and grab the firmware so that I can upload it in the old unit. If anyone can suggest how that may be accomplished I can give it a try although I'm scared of breaking the working unit  Sorry I couldn't give you better news. Adrian |
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Replying to: acidutu (Sep 26, 2008 7:57 pm) I'm holding Audio+Menu for about 1 second and a keypad comes up with "Enter Diag PIN..." What do i enter?
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Replying to: baccus49 (Oct 04, 2009 1:45 pm) The password/PIN is 1971. Adrian |
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