Maps and POIs for Discover Media

[DKC]

So it seems like the MIB1 and MIB2 uses very different file structures.

MIB1 uses DBinfo.txt in the root folder, then market/AUS for map

MIB2 just have "maps" folder in the root, then inside maps there are folders 21, 22, 23, 24, 27 and EEC.

[Flipper Dog]

Yes DKC I found the same, looking back at rpwolf's post (page 16 #157) http://i.imgur.com/TvZjgu0.jpg and http://i.imgur.com/u1pDHiO.jpg I was expecting a different file structure. When I downloaded and moved the files over to the SD card the files were simular to the old ones.
All working well after todays drive. Need to find some new roads to see what changed.

[Flipper Dog]

So while looking around the net I came across some information in the UK on how many times you can use your SD card to load maps updates to. The UK region ones allow 7 uses, that is the 1st is the original map and you can load up to 6 updates over the life of that card before the need to purchase a replacement. Updates in the UK appear to be 6 monthly so you have 3 years of "free" updates.

Does anyone know if the same applies to our region map updates? Do we also have 7 uses or is this limited in some way? I have not asked the VW (lack of) customer service, 1800 we don't give a hoot, but I hope that the brain trust out there may know the answer.

At the end of the day I don't mine paying a reasonable price for updates. If Here maps are going to release 6 monthly updates and we can get 3 years of downloaded maps before buying a new SD card than I call that reasonable, but only if VW price that SD card into real world pricing ($50 to $150 mark). Has anyone priced a replacement?
A walk next door to Audi and they want a map on a SD card for $600 and then the activation code another $180. Plus the dealer gets to do all the work for you at their hourly rates. Any you have to question why pirates sail the net.

[Mattlock]

When my Tig went in for it's first service last year, the dealer asked me if I wanted the maps done for $55, even though I retro-fitted the RNS and RVC myself. I said yes and in the process they finished off the VCDS coding I hadn't got around to doing without me asking!


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[Peteintas]

So while looking around the net I came across some information in the UK on how many times you can use your SD card to load maps updates to. The UK region ones allow 7 uses, that is the 1st is the original map and you can load up to 6 updates over the life of that card before the need to purchase a replacement. Updates in the UK appear to be 6 monthly so you have 3 years of "free" updates.

Does anyone know if the same applies to our region map updates? Do we also have 7 uses or is this limited in some way? I have not asked the VW (lack of) customer service, 1800 we don't give a hoot, but I hope that the brain trust out there may know the answer.

Interesting question, I'd be interested to know if this applies to Australian maps?

[MikeB]

Interestingly my golf my 7 goes in Monday to have updated maps loaded with a new piece of equipment they have.
Originally a full maps update was going to cost $178 which I wasn't keen on. As this came up during a service, on my customer feedback call, I mentioned that I believed when I bought the car, I thought it had free updates.

Anyway, I get a call from service saying they will try applying updates without any mention of $. Will advise how it goes.

[bobg]

I've got a v3 card and the 2016 maps work for me. I just replaced the existing files with the new ones. Traffic also works

[VW_Tim]

Hey Guys,
Just letting everyone know that my MIBI (v1) now has the latest 2016 ROW maps up and running! I'll review it all and find changes made by my local VW dealer and let everyone know what I find this weekend.


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[Eaglehawk]

*SHOCK*

Details?! (As in, who did it, which dealer if it was a dealer, costs...)

Looking forward to your report.

[Mattlock]

Just updated to v4 maps. Pretty straightforward in the end. I thought it was going to be much harder to do (especially as I use Macs).

Sitting in the garage, it's hard to see what's changed and I only really use it when I'm out of mobile range and can't use Apple Maps but at least it's current and I didn't have to pay a Dealer to do it.

[Peteintas]

Don't suppose there is a change-log for V4, would be interesting to see what's new, or at least when the data was sourced. They used to do this for the RNS510.


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[VW_Tim]

Okay here we go.
V1 with ROW 2016 maps is still working! After hassling VW since my first service in 2014, talking to VW directly (email/phone and threats), there now seems to be a solution for V1!?
After talking to my local VW Service Centre/Manager (Phil at North Shore VW), I have been informed that the issue may be something completely different than we all think (I stand corrected if this is not the case). Was informed that VW only activated MapCare on delivered VWs since after week 43 of 2013. MapCare is apparently required to be able to updated Navigation systems... And I think they have activated this feature now, apparently I was the guinea pig.
I compared my admaps before (when originally bought) and after and could really only find three items that differ:

New VCID: 2757E22B5E7E2B061F-8072

Coding:02730008FF00000011510001000902001F0104960100010045

EV_MUStd4CPASE_SK37.rod Old VCID: 2757E22B5E7E2B0CF4-8072 Coding:02730008FF00000011510001000900001F0100960100010245 EV_MUStd4CPASE_SE37.rod

Now the Coding differences are probably due to changes I have done since (haven't check them yet). The rest I am not sure about or what they mean, I am thinking my Navi now has new software SE37 vs SK37? VCID I believe is generated by VCDS, hence not applicable.

Take care and have fun - comments welcome.
Tim

[Eaglehawk]

Errr...thank you!

Now, from a person who's got a MY13 SatNAV MIB1 card sitting in the glove box for almost 3 years...should I now ask my local dealer for this fix, or are they going act clueless (like they have for the past 2 years) and deny anything exists and that forum posts "are for stupid people that trust the Internet as their car doctor"?

[VW_Tim]

Hey Eaglehawk,
that is a GOOD question. The way I would put it:
"VW Customer Service has informed me that a fix for my navi has been released and is now ready for installation". If they still don't know, one could let them know that it requires mapcare activation so that the updates (the one you have already downloaded and put onto the SD card) work with the new ROW 2016 that was installed from Navigation.com. Also one could say that my friend with an MK7 has it installed and working?

I experienced that it only works if you go in person and ask for the Service Manager directly.

Good luck...

[Lupo]

Hi
I got a similar reply from the dealer. VWA released instructions on how to activate MapCare on the early cars.
There is a unique code which activates MapCare in general for your VIN and after that you can either get the map updates done by the dealer during a service or you download them yourself. Basically you need to visit the dealer at least once to get it activated.