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  • NSW Updating maps on Columbus Sat Nav

    Hi, I am new to this forum and have just bought my first VW'ish vehicle.

    It is a second hand 2011 Skoda YETI and I am really pleased with it.

    When I first rang the local dealership to update my maps (which are still the original 2011 maps), I was advised the DVD would cost $140. A bit expensive, but I was prepared to pay for it. I did some research and found the DVD is inserted and then automatically updates to the newer version.
    I had some recall warranty stuff outstanding, so took the opportunity to get the update. They advised me when I picked up the car that as they couldn't get a stable internet connection the update failed. Then suggested I come back, but the cost would be about $400.

    For a couple of hundred dollars i could buy an aftermarket sat nav with life time free updates, also it appears when you go to the VW web site some vehicles get free updates and some don't dependent on the vehicles VIN. Mine does not qualify, Why???? Very inconsistent.

    I have a copy of the latest download (27 Gb), and have found with a maps tool you can download the SD card info to the HDD and then apply the upgrade.

    Am I on the right track?

    Is there a reliable site to get this maps tool from??

    Sorry, a very long winded post for a first timer, and will try and keep future posts brief.

    Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

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    That's for the wrong generation of navigation system. You've downloaded the maps for the newer generation MIB system which is in MQB cars like the Golf7, Octavia 3 etc...
    What you have is known as the RNS510.
    The latest map version is v9, but it is not available at dealers.
    It can be bought from some online retailers but is still quite expensive.
    v8 can be bought for around $50. This is 2014 map data.
    2011 Skoda Octavia vRS TDI DSG wagon|Revo Stage 1|Race Blue|Leather|Dynamic Xenons w 6000K|9w7 BT|THA475 Amp+active sub|Whiteline ALK|RVC|
    2009 R36 wagon|Biscay Blue|RVC|Tailgate|ECU and DSG tune|LED DRL/Indicators|3D colour cluster|Quad LED tail rings|Climatronics upgrade|Dynaudio retrofit|B7 RLine Flat Steering Wheel|3AA CCM|TPMS Direct|B7 Adaptive Cruise with Front Assist|Discover Media retrofit|PLA 2.0|Lane Assist|BCM retrofit|High Beam Assist|DQ500

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    • #3
      You dont need an internet connection to update a 510 for anything. Dealer is talking +*+*

      Both map and firmware is installed off a DVD unconnected to the internet
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