Satnav Latest Disk

ianxc70 · Jul 4th, 2016, 18:22

Hi

Have any of the subscribed satnav people received the 'last map' which the website describes as released in Jun 2016?

I'd like to get a feel about when it was mapped before I cough up for it (I got knocked back on the free upgrade). They say the 2015 map was done in Q3/2014 so I'm guessing the last upgrade will be Aug-ish last year.

There seem to be loads of the old ones on ebay, is there some form of encryption or is it a VIN keyed?

I've got the 'no symbol on the button' older version satnav on a 2014 XC70.

Thanks

TimS · Jul 4th, 2016, 18:53

Do you mean the 4 DVD version? If so, then they are VIN-keyed, however Volvo have released a S/W update to allow subsequently free updates via USB. My 2013 V70 is in tomorrow for the S/W update.

So if you have the same system as me, then for something like 50 quid, you can update from the DVD-loading system to the free USB-loading one.

ianxc70 · Jul 4th, 2016, 20:29

Ah brilliant...thanks!

Sadly the (really helpful actually) dealer didn't know about this today, I would have jumped at it.

He did tell me there was a software upgrade in the service package which came as part of the £370 service but he said it was mainly tweaks.... I wonder if it was in there.

Talking software, I'm suprised that they don't do more with the dash display which I'm guessing is just a square LCD/LED under a cowl. I'd quite like some more colour and info options. The beige one is appalling stereotyping of volvo drivers, the red one was designed by someone aged 5 and the green one is just a bit too eco try-hard. It would have been nice to have one that just mimicked white on black dials, I had that on my last car and it always looked simple and smart.

TimS · Jul 4th, 2016, 21:00

Yes, the maps update seems to have caught many dealers unawares. The paid-for update will allow you to add new maps ('free until at least 2015') via USB yourself. My local dealer's doing the S/W update and installing the maps at the same time, although you can ask for just the S/W update, & do the maps in your own time. It's not part of a regular service, & you have to ask for it.

See http://support.volvocars.com/forum/t...es--price.aspx and http://support.volvocars.com/uk/down...91100fd07866e2

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Originally Posted by ianxc70

Talking software, I'm suprised that they don't do more with the dash display which I'm guessing is just a square LCD/LED under a cowl.

Very true. I bought my V70 just at the crossover when they were switching from 'traditional' LCD to that system with the central tunnel-thing. Having test-driven a V40 with the newer console (the one I suspect you have), I felt the older one was better. I don't know why they changed it, other than to add some colour. It suited me because I could save a few quid & get the dash that, to me, is nicer.

TimS · Jul 5th, 2016, 22:34

Mine was done today. Map scale now zooms into 1/32 of a mile, instead of the old 1/16. Radio lost all presets and the phone its bluetooth pairings. Doors were set to self-lock, which I'd turned off, however climate fan remembered it was on its low setting, rather than the default of medium.

Other than that, fine. Software version now 1111 with maps at V30.16.02.

captainnemo70 · Jul 6th, 2016, 10:54

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Originally Posted by TimS

Mine was done today. Map scale now zooms into 1/32 of a mile, instead of the old 1/16. Radio lost all presets and the phone its bluetooth pairings. Doors were set to self-lock, which I'd turned off, however climate fan remembered it was on its low setting, rather than the default of medium.

Other than that, fine. Software version now 1111 with maps at V30.16.02.

Hi Tim,

what did the dealer charge for this?, is it a set fee or dealer to dealer you think?

mine was last updated at new in 2012 when the car was new, the lease firm obvs never had it updated while they owned it.

cheers

TimS · Jul 6th, 2016, 11:04

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Originally Posted by captainnemo70

Hi Tim,
what did the dealer charge for this?, is it a set fee or dealer to dealer you think?
cheers

I think it's up to the dealer, since several people on various threads have quoted different amounts. The full price I was quoted (Donald's, Ipswich) was £75.54 however they gave me a discount off that because they weren't aware of this update until I brought it to their attention. I'd decided that this isn't a bad price, since a single set of DVDs & key is something like £170 (Vin-locked), & from now on, I can update the maps myself via USB.

It's not part of a standard service, and you'd have to ask for it. Some dealers seem to still be unaware, & may tell you it's not available.

PS - I've also had to re-assign the 'Fav' button, since it's forgotton its settings for the various screens.

ianxc70 · Jul 6th, 2016, 16:02

Thanks from my dealer too now Tim

TimS · Jul 6th, 2016, 22:44

Just to correct my earlier post. I had the version wrong. After the update, it's S/W 1100 and maps 30.16.04.

Jul 4th, 2016, 18:22	#1
ianxc70 New Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2017 23:49 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: liverpool	Satnav Latest Disk Hi Have any of the subscribed satnav people received the 'last map' which the website describes as released in Jun 2016? I'd like to get a feel about when it was mapped before I cough up for it (I got knocked back on the free upgrade). They say the 2015 map was done in Q3/2014 so I'm guessing the last upgrade will be Aug-ish last year. There seem to be loads of the old ones on ebay, is there some form of encryption or is it a VIN keyed? I've got the 'no symbol on the button' older version satnav on a 2014 XC70. Thanks

Jul 4th, 2016, 18:53	#2
TimS Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 21:24 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Suffolk	Do you mean the 4 DVD version? If so, then they are VIN-keyed, however Volvo have released a S/W update to allow subsequently free updates via USB. My 2013 V70 is in tomorrow for the S/W update. So if you have the same system as me, then for something like 50 quid, you can update from the DVD-loading system to the free USB-loading one.

Jul 4th, 2016, 20:29	#3
ianxc70 New Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2017 23:49 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: liverpool	Ah brilliant...thanks! Sadly the (really helpful actually) dealer didn't know about this today, I would have jumped at it. He did tell me there was a software upgrade in the service package which came as part of the £370 service but he said it was mainly tweaks.... I wonder if it was in there. Talking software, I'm suprised that they don't do more with the dash display which I'm guessing is just a square LCD/LED under a cowl. I'd quite like some more colour and info options. The beige one is appalling stereotyping of volvo drivers, the red one was designed by someone aged 5 and the green one is just a bit too eco try-hard. It would have been nice to have one that just mimicked white on black dials, I had that on my last car and it always looked simple and smart.

Jul 5th, 2016, 22:34	#5
TimS Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 21:24 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Suffolk	Mine was done today. Map scale now zooms into 1/32 of a mile, instead of the old 1/16. Radio lost all presets and the phone its bluetooth pairings. Doors were set to self-lock, which I'd turned off, however climate fan remembered it was on its low setting, rather than the default of medium. Other than that, fine. Software version now 1111 with maps at V30.16.02.

Jul 6th, 2016, 16:02	#8
ianxc70 New Member Last Online: Feb 24th, 2017 23:49 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: liverpool	Thanks from my dealer too now Tim

Jul 6th, 2016, 22:44	#9
TimS Senior Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 21:24 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Suffolk	Just to correct my earlier post. I had the version wrong. After the update, it's S/W 1100 and maps 30.16.04.

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