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2009 mazda 6 nav problem
by oxox
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Sep 30, 2008 (11:19 am)
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my destination point is always off from the actual place. it can be off by a few houses or even by one block..wth!
anyone experiencing this on their stock nav? called dealer & they dont got a clue. do i have a defect nav unit?
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Re: 2009 mazda 6 nav problem [oxox]
by maltb
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Sep 30, 2008 (12:21 pm)
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Replying to: oxox (Sep 30, 2008 11:19 am)
When crossing an intersection, does it accurately show your location?
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Re: 2009 mazda 6 nav problem [maltb]
by oxox
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Sep 30, 2008 (2:28 pm)
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Replying to: maltb (Sep 30, 2008 12:21 pm)
it accurately shows my car's position no matter where i'm at, so i guess the gps receiver is fine. i'm suspecting could it be a faulty map disc?
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Re: 2009 mazda 6 nav problem [oxox]
by maltb
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Sep 30, 2008 (2:38 pm)
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Replying to: oxox (Sep 30, 2008 2:28 pm)
Faulty by design, maybe. Map data is not accurate down to the address (or parcel) between indexes and they can't tell you where the driveway is located on that parcel anyway. So, until they get parcel data into those maps (don't hold your breath), NAV systems will do that to you.
You still gotta have street skilz, yo.
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Re: 2009 mazda 6 nav problem [maltb]
by oxox
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Oct 01, 2008 (1:27 pm)
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Replying to: maltb (Sep 30, 2008 2:38 pm)
[quote]So, until they get parcel data into those maps (don't hold your breath), NAV systems will do that to you.
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dang..this sux
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2009 Mazda6 Navigation
by crasht51
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Oct 09, 2008 (4:09 am)
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I recently purchased an 09 Mazda6 with navigation. Must say it is woefully lacking in Shopping POIs, especially in comparison to the Garmin Nuvi we have in my wife's car. Only Shopping categories are Grocery Stores and Malls. Here are a few businesses it does not contain entries for:: Lowes, Home Depot, Sports Authority. This is the only item in which I am disappointed; the rest of the car is great. I sent an e-mail to Mazda expressing my dissatisfaction.
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Re: 2009 Mazda6 Navigation [crasht51]
by oxox
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Oct 09, 2008 (7:20 am)
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Replying to: crasht51 (Oct 09, 2008 4:09 am)
yea, the car is great other than the nav problem~~maybe all mazda owner w/ nav should write mazda a letter & let them know this problem.
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Re: 2009 mazda 6 nav problem [oxox]
by prochie
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Nov 12, 2008 (12:57 am)
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Replying to: oxox (Oct 01, 2008 1:27 pm)
There is a gitter deliberately built into the GPS system. Unless you are working for DOD and dropping smart bombs on unfriendly(s) you won't be able to get an exact position. The system works for us regular folk like a baton pass-off with a random gitter. As you pass a particular parcel or half-way point and the GPS will mark where you have been for sure and then start randomizing where you could be based on your direction. A major intersection will be a fairly accurate gauge of how well your map is working. If you have a GPS for bikes and joggers you can have some nerd-like fun and actually see how the algorithm works in practice. Wow dude... how do I know this kind of crap? I need to get some sleep.
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Re: 2009 Mazda6 Navigation [oxox]
by 09mazda6owner
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Dec 01, 2008 (2:51 pm)
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Replying to: oxox (Oct 09, 2008 7:20 am)
Who could we send this to? I have my 200 dollar garmin in the car still so that I have a real nav device when I really need it. If you're looking at a new 2009 Mazda 6, bypass the 2000 nav system, it's a piece of crap, get a garmin nuvi instead.
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by barry626
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Dec 01, 2008 (10:42 pm)
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Not a clue why so many are having problems with their navs?
Mine works just fine & gets me perfectly everywhere I want to go.
Yes POI is not the best & so what? there's much more to navigation!
I like having my Radio, Sirius, Bluethooth Phone + Audio on big screen!
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