Sat Nav/Phone: SATNAV full postcode - pre 2007

[EdwardG]

In the thread "SATNAV full postcode" it has the joyful news that the new VCC part 31310193 gives a full post code search. However that only applies to 2007 models onwards. I have a 2006 XC90 Exec and the navi.volvocars.com website says that my VCC part number is 31310191.

The crucial question, please can somebody confirm that buying a new VCC part 31310191 will also give a full postcode search?

[reggie59]

Originally Posted by EdwardG

In the thread "SATNAV full postcode" it has the joyful news that the new VCC part 31310193 gives a full post code search. However that only applies to 2007 models onwards. I have a 2006 XC90 Exec and the navi.volvocars.com website says that my VCC part number is 31310191.

The crucial question, please can somebody confirm that buying a new VCC part 31310191 will also give a full postcode search?

I think you are all getting too excited about this post code search. I have a my10 which comes with postcode search. Somehow and due to the awkward interface ( the guy who developed this sat nave interface should be shot), I find that using the street and town is quicker and more reliable. More than once, the post code return weird results.

[EdwardG]

Reggie, my main use for SatNav is for remote locations on unnamed country roads - National Trust properties etc. which are not in the SatNav locations. The current partial postcode search can leave me a few miles away with no idea where to turn next; and I need to use my old TomTom to get full directions. I would rather get away from the, rather silly, situation of having to use two SatNavs side by side or not use the expensive one that I have fitted.

[reggie59]

Originally Posted by EdwardG

Reggie, my main use for SatNav is for remote locations on unnamed country roads - National Trust properties etc. which are not in the SatNav locations. The current partial postcode search can leave me a few miles away with no idea where to turn next; and I need to use my old TomTom to get full directions. I would rather get away from the, rather silly, situation of having to use two SatNavs side by side or not use the expensive one that I have fitted.

I honestly think you will be disappointed by the postcode. I am not sure the sat nav will have your remote location postcode either.

[owenfackrell]

Originally Posted by EdwardG

In the thread "SATNAV full postcode" it has the joyful news that the new VCC part 31310193 gives a full post code search. However that only applies to 2007 models onwards. I have a 2006 XC90 Exec and the navi.volvocars.com website says that my VCC part number is 31310191.

The crucial question, please can somebody confirm that buying a new VCC part 31310191 will also give a full postcode search?

I have 31310191 1022 which is the latest disc and have full postcode search. Mines a 2004 one.

[400-ascona]

I can confirm that on my 2005 car, a 2010 disc gives you full postcode, turning a useless system into a useful one.

[BestGear]

This is the one I have - 31310191 - and it works fine on my My2005 DVD based system.

I think some earlier systems were Cd only, so worth checking....the site below lets you check...

http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INT...gationMenu=YES


David

[EdwardG]

Very many thanks to all of you for these, really helpful, replies. I will go ahead and order the 2010 version.

[Britsud]

Originally Posted by BestGear

This is the one I have - 31310191 - and it works fine on my My2005 DVD based system.

I think some earlier systems were Cd only, so worth checking....the site below lets you check...

http://www.navigation.com/is-bin/INT...gationMenu=YES


David

whats the price of this upgrade ?

[BestGear]

Originally Posted by Britsud

whats the price of this upgrade ?

Depends on where you buy it... seems to be £160-£200.

David