Maps and POIs for Discover Media

[sillygogo]

That's handy, I'm due for a service and try as I might, I can't get the MIB1 upgrade to work. I tried the small single file and the 5G one,. Both gave error messages. I restored the original, from a backup, and all's well. It really shouldn't be this difficult.

It depends on your card version, V2 should work, V1 need to go to the dealer for a software fix first.

[Ralfi]

I'm neither getting ripped off with a service nor with a map update.

DIY....

[gikku]

Success.
updated from 0420 - MRM2 2015/16 to 0635 - MRM2 2016/17
the file save dates only moved from April 2015 to Nov 2015 though?
all seems good after a restart in the car.
thanks.

[wasabiz]

I went around and clicked on SA and they still have May 2016.

[Flipper Dog]

Work around for the latest maps (May 2016).
Go to the here maps site VW_Middle_East_media_mib2
If that does not work then you will need to change location.
Top left side under the here logo change the location to Europe.
Select english and this will take you to the main page. On left side select factory installed and then with OEM select VW Middle East.
Continue with finding your system and you should be taken to a 2 x file down for the Middle East, Afrika, SE Asia and Aust/NZ.

[emufriedchicken]

Not sure if I did it wrong but doesn't work for me...
Downloaded single file then extracted to the SD Card...
Inserted into slot 2 in car and powered up the stereo...
keep getting error...no readable data...
Its a My14 GTI with standard discovery media stereo using a V2SD Card

[Ralfi]

After backing it up, I deleted all data on original SD.

Extracted single file to my desktop.

Copy/pasted folder (I think it was called "maps") onto SD card.

Inserted SD in MIB II SD slot number 1 (pretty sure it was 1 - left most slot anyway).

Came up straight away.

[flashman1207]

The May 2016 update seems to have been removed. Via other methods I managed to download 2 different updates. For anyone who has download the 'Discovery Media' updates, what was the file name when it was downloaded. I have:

P34_N60S3MIBS2_ROW_NT.7z
0635_V05_1911c.xROW2.7z

Which one is correct (if either)

Thx
Tony

[wasabiz]

The May 2016 update seems to have been removed. Via other methods I managed to download 2 different updates. For anyone who has download the 'Discovery Media' updates, what was the file name when it was downloaded. I have:

P34_N60S3MIBS2_ROW_NT.7z
0635_V05_1911c.xROW2.7z

Which one is correct (if either)

Thx
Tony

It should be P38 at the front. Navigate yourself around by choosing South America or any other country other than Australia. That may help.


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[tomcat225]

Got this the other day from VW for anyone with V1 maps having issues with the dealer...

Visit your Volkswagen dealer for any paid service and receive your complimentary map update for your Golf valued at up to $150!*

The Volkswagen Sat Nav Update Plan helps our customers to stay on track with the freshest maps available. During the first 5 years of ownership, customers will receive the freshest map available at no charge when they come in for service at their authorised Volkswagen Dealer.

Australian roads are constantly growing and changing. Whether it’s the daily drive to work, family holiday, or a weekend road trip with friends, your vehicle should be equipped with the freshest map to get from A to B using the most efficient route available. Volkswagen map updates for your Golf are released bi-annually to ensure the latest and greatest map data is available each time you visit your Volkswagen Dealer.

[adhock]

Having also got the VW email about update (post above this), just rang my northern Perth suburbs dealer to try and get it done. Who promptly said they can't do it for many VWs, it doesn't work as it is meant to, try again in 'a few weeks'. Whose ears didn't appear to prick up when I said 'unlock Map Care maybe'. Aaargh! Love the car but the wetware seems to be lacking.

[tomcat225]

Having also got the VW email about update (post above this), just rang my northern Perth suburbs dealer to try and get it done. Who promptly said they can't do it for many VWs, it doesn't work as it is meant to, try again in 'a few weeks'.

Bugger..... Ive booked in at my local dealer next week (south yarra) so see how I get on. Told them about the email and they didn't seem to have too many concerns.. fingers crossed.

[Eaglehawk]

If it's free for the first 5 years, but it took them 3 years to fix the Map Care issue, does it it start from now?

[Ralfi]

Bugger..... Ive booked in at my local dealer next week (south yarra) so see how I get on. Told them about the email and they didn't seem to have too many concerns.. fingers crossed.

The only good thing about that dealer is they offered free map updates. It may've been because I purchased my last 2 vehicles from there, though i'm pretty sure it's standard practice, unless things have changed.

[Dstuffa]

Forgive me I have had a quick read thru this thread but am an old fart and have an apple computer. All this talk about getting updates but can anybody tell me if the updates are actually up to date? Are there any improvements to the voice direction? My impressions are this Nav is crap, you can't understand the stupid computer voice, it takes you on terrible routes and the maps are so out of date it's not funny. In a lot of cases if I didn't have a rough idea of the roads it would get me completely lost. My iPhone does a much better job. I took my Golf in for it'd first service about three months ago and asked them to update the maps and they told me my maps were up to date. Now with about 25000 km the transmission is starting to make a lot of noise especially in stop start traffic. Why are these inbuilt Navs so crappy