Acura should do the right thing and provide this update free for all vehicles from 2015 forward. Terrible service to charge customers with models before 2019 and does nothing to instill customer trust and loyalty.
@PUREreviews2 жыл бұрын
I might have this wrong, but from my understanding the cars before 2019 don't have the wifi software that lets you download updates at home. Acura is not charging to digitally downloads an update but instead only still charging the cars that have physical disc that need to be changed out. In addition to that Acura maps are third party so that company might refuse to do it too. I do agree that they should drop the price of those discs as I would never pay over $100 for one when I can just use my phone instead, but once again that most likely is a third party issue. If you want people to use your navigation you should make it easy to update. I however, still just use Waze most of the time since the car has Android Auto.
@stealthg35infiniti94 Жыл бұрын
@@PUREreviews I have 2018 TLX, The site still wants $C179. I misunderstood when you said 2019 or later. I thought you meant 2019 or older cars. I know Lexus updates via the cloud after 2020 or so.
@michel43722 жыл бұрын
I agree with comments, Honda drop the ball on this one. It took me 1.5 hour to update the Nav. If you want to see if the update is in process, just get back to the home page and return to Nav, for few seconds you will see short message indicate the update is in process. For me (RDX 2019), I have to plug USB key in the usb socket of the console (the one I use for iPhone), not the one under the console in the passager side. Hope this help.
@raizzareta2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, the directions they have very confusing when you explained it pretty detailed what to expect and how to help me put at ease. Nothing to it, I just hope it better than it was before lol 🙏🏼
@PUREreviews2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@brydgeo007 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this viseo. I am now in the process of updating the navigation on my 22 MDX while on the driveway and I find this time consuming. I wish there’s a more efficient way like intermittent downloading while my phone is connected and driving.
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
I agree. Just keep your USB stick in and it will finish at some point. The last update it did tell me 50% of the map was updated, so that was new vs when I did this video.
@barryswatman2398Ай бұрын
Thank you! First place I found that actually helped me understand how looong the upload takes. I have 2022 MDX, downloaded and have USB, but have been trying for week to upload. no luck yet. Today I will try uninterrupted, Accessory mode, so far 30 min. It took 46 uninterrupted minutes today, I am not sure if the past week it was able to update bits or if it just restarted today.
@PUREreviewsАй бұрын
Glad it helped. That lack of telling you the update length was what motivated me to make the video.
@mr.foxwiz1653 Жыл бұрын
Since I have a brand new Acura RDX, I use wireless Apple carplay and Google or Apple Maps. They get updated all the time.
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
This is true. I like to keep the system maps updated as I think it affects the speed limits that show up in the heads-up display. I use Waze a lot via the Android Auto app when I am taking road trips.
@0007sandi2 жыл бұрын
This video really helps to update the navigation ! It doesn’t matter you open or close doors. It took me 1 to 1:30 hours. Thanks for the useful video.
@PUREreviews2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful
@chalos232 жыл бұрын
Did you have your car running or just on (right before the engine turns on?) I’m thinking about doing it while I clean my garage
@smokva62 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, I did almost same on my 2023 MDX . Unless you go no a long run install keeps going to the beginning over and over . What's up with Acura ? S L O W process. Running the car for 45 min is expensive now days . Dinosaur age technology ! I give Acura 5 🐌🐌🐌🐌🐌for dashboard electronics. and # 1 trophy 🦃.Cheers🍻
@bobwalters373211 ай бұрын
Just an FYI...any model RDX before 2019 there is NO download option. You must order the DVD. I checked with Acura & that is true.
@beans90393 ай бұрын
@bobwalters3732 Thank you!
@johnsonluk3468 Жыл бұрын
Good to know its free to update. I noticed the RDX speed sign recognition is GPS based. A lot of roads in my area has reduced the speed limit. Hopefully the update will fix it.
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
I have since learned it is only free for I think 4 years.
@JJFrye-bj3er Жыл бұрын
Very good information. A couple of items I ran into onto my 2019 RDX I want to let you know. I first got the Vin number and map version from the car, (2020.10.09). I put the data chip in the PC first and checked out the room on it, then started the download which took about 4hrs on my Windows 7 PC. I closed the chip and went to the car to load data. I started the car and went to the USB on the home screen. Plugged in the chip and got a message: NO DATA, wait..... Finally flashed Update. It was really cold so I sat in the car and read a book for about 40 minutes then ran an errand keeping the car running. During loading if I went to Navigation on the home screen it would tell me it was still loading. It finished loading in 1 hr 15 minutes with an message asking OK, which I did. I checked the Map version and it still gave me the old version. I had to turn off the car and restart. It then showed the latest version (2022.04.12). Seems to be working great!
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
Good to know. I just did another update and this time I just left my USB plugged in for my typical trips. It took about 2.5 weeks with a bunch of 15 to 30 min trips to fully update. At one point it did say partially updated, which I thought was interesting as I didn't get that for when I did this video.
@JJFrye-bj3er Жыл бұрын
@@PUREreviews I liked being able to hit the Navigation screen and see the message "Updating". I planned originally to put the battery charger on the car and crawl out the passenger side and let it rip. Not sure if it would shut down or not.
@Gigidiamondmvp3 күн бұрын
Very helpful thanks 😊
@martytoo10 ай бұрын
There is a way to see whether the update has finished. From the map view choose menu. Then if you go back to the map view and the update is not finished the message will be "Updating navigation map..." There should be a progress bar and the instructions should be better including a step by step instruction sequence in the car's display. 6:48
@MD-ew5puАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience. I tried several weeks to update the navigation map. Never succeeded! I have to say that Acura is not good at design software system. I don't see any prompt info when I insert the USB, and I don't see the update progress in the display panel. It seems to me that Acura likes to do it in a quiet secret way, and it ask you to guess when the updating completed! I completely give up!
@cucucanu10 ай бұрын
I updated my navigation for free by placing my phone in front of the navigation screen and using that lol
@naielah93 Жыл бұрын
Your video worked out to perfection for me. Thank you.
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
Your welcome, thanks for watching
@danwoodward1527 Жыл бұрын
I just updated my 2020 rdx. It took about 3 hours to download to the flash drive then about 70 minutes to upload to the car itself with the flash drive. When I first plugged it in I got the “map updating” message then went to pick up some pizza (leaving the car running) and came come leaving the car running in the driveway. Went out and checked every ten minutes and at the 70 minute mark I went out and it said “map update complete restart vehicle to apply changes” blah blah. I wasn’t sure if I took shorts trips if the vehicle update would pick up where it left off or start over. So I burned four bucks worth of gas in the driveway instead. Hope this helps anyone. I just wish it would have a progress bar telling you how the update is going. Pretty lame and lazy the software designers left that out.
@genlorri7 ай бұрын
Seriously, we should have the ability to do this update via satellite. The whole USB thing is a joke.
@SnakeyD84682 ай бұрын
Thank you!! This is so primitive...I'm trying to update mine like wtf? In this day in age the only way to do this is by usb??? And I have a 2023 tlx!!!
@audirocks12 жыл бұрын
A terrible process with almost zero feedback from the system. I have been trying to get the update in place for 2 weeks now. There is no indicator outside of a brief popup stating "update started". You don't know how far the update has gotten, whether it restarts when the car does, nothing to inform you of status. How in 2022 this process passed QA within Honda probably says a lot about Honda and their QA. sad.
@PUREreviews2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree on the status. Took me 1 hour and 30 mins of nonstop driving to update. I had another hour before that, so if it does not restart it took a total of 2 hours and 30 mins to update.
@mariacleveland2525 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! Your video was helpful.
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@brandonflores72395 ай бұрын
Hey guys. I bought a new Sandisk Ultra 3.0 32GB for around 8 bucks… because the Kingston DataTraveler USB would not install the software from the computer. The Sandisk took around 40 minutes to install the software and when plugging that into my 2021 Acura TLX, it took 1 hour to complete. So around a total of over 1.5hours to install. Ridiculous smh. I’m on version 2023.06.13
@user-qd6bo5ue6m Жыл бұрын
I have a 2020 Acura TLX with Tech Pkg. The only navigation system upgrade for my car is a 2021 disk and is $149 from Acura.
@chuckwray6265 Жыл бұрын
It took 57 minutes to upload to a 2021 RDX.
@claudequintin46178 ай бұрын
You can leave the vehicle in accessory mode, but put a battery charger on it before you start the map download process.
@chronos45732 жыл бұрын
Mine updated in about 40 minutes in a 21 TLX.
@kimberlygriego7880 Жыл бұрын
Their navigation page doesn't recognize my VIN. I have a 2023 RDX. When I called, I was told that my car is too new for updates. But my map is dated 2020.10.09, so basically useless even in my own area, since we have had many road changes. I don't know why it is taking them so long to release an update for the new models, nor do I understand why they used a version 3 years old when they built the car.
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
The current map date for my 2022 MDX and 2020 RDX is 2023.01.03. So I am very sure yours is out of date. Depending on when you bought your car, if is was not that long ago, they might not have the VIN number in the system yet since it was not recognized. Don't expect the map updates to be as polished as Google or Apple maps though.
@kgriego4 Жыл бұрын
@@PUREreviews yeah, Acura just told me there wasn’t one available for the 2023 year. Makes no sense since I know there are newer. I bought it in Feb, and connected services are on as well. Even my TLX had an update from late 2022, which I did before I traded it.
@user-md5jo9tm7i9 ай бұрын
Updated maps on my 2022 Rdx. Flash drive light flickered while I was uploading, took 45 minutes to complete, no problems.
@SnakeyD84682 ай бұрын
Were you driving the whole time?
@user-md5jo9tm7i2 ай бұрын
@@SnakeyD8468 yes was driving the 45 minutes
@SnakeyD84682 ай бұрын
@user-md5jo9tm7i been 3 days now of off and on driving for me and it hasn't completed yet
@garycurrie85752 жыл бұрын
tried to update 2019 RDX downloaded OK but slower then it should have been as I have 1GB down. But after 2.5 hours and various updating messages it never got to "completed". First attempt in accessory mode killed the battery. Jumped it , drove it around, last attempt with engine running was the 2.5hr+ attempt.
@danrega23062 жыл бұрын
You USB stick needs to be formatted in FAT 32 for the 2019 RDX
@nellysflores10912 жыл бұрын
Hey do you have a link ? I bought one and I'm getting an pop-up message. Saying it stopped the download to re insert USB
@MiguelSantana-ct7ky Жыл бұрын
Did you noticed a difference between the new version and the previous one ?
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
I noticed a few speed limits changed, but honestly I think a majority of the changes are the points of interest. I live in a very urban area, so I also don't have any new roads around me to see if that changed.
@SEC4POTUS Жыл бұрын
Know of any hacks to get full screen instead of the 3 wasted space tiles on the right part of the screen. Wish Acura had a full screen option.
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
sorry, I do not. since you use different parts of the touchpad I have a feeling they are separate screens behind the piece of glass, but I could be wrong on that.
@ernestgillespie71509 ай бұрын
It’s not free. Updates after 3 years cost over $100 to update.
@darylt48913 ай бұрын
It takes 3 years to update the firmware
@terryys5558 Жыл бұрын
Could I just plug in the use drive and leave it there? Whenever I got a long trip sometime it will finish by itself, other wise most of my trips are short…and don’t want to only turn on the power for an hour. Worry about the battery
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I do. Sometimes it takes a couple of weeks with a bunch of short trips. In this last update, I did even see a message pop up saying partially updated maps. I would not waste your battery or gas by leaving the car running.
@terryys5558 Жыл бұрын
@@PUREreviews good. Thank for the reply. Then it won’t let me feel is a big headache
@smack13m Жыл бұрын
Is there a way for a 2012 Acura TL? Only seeing a buy disk option.
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
All the older cars use the disks. As Acura has been doing major updates to a line they have been moving to digital maps like other brands.
@chalos232 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Thank you for this video. It helped me a lot. Still downloading to USB. Once I’m ready to install in my MDX will it really take more than 45 min? Even if my car isn’t running it’s going to shut off. I think? Any other tips please let me know
@PUREreviews2 жыл бұрын
It stops when the car is off. So it will take forever if you to a lot of short trips. If you have a long commute or road I find that is the best time to do the update. They are big files so I think that is why it takes forever.
@pereiraa7214 Жыл бұрын
Only free for 3 years.....im on year 4 and now MUST pay.
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
I have since learned this after making the video. My sales guy told me it was forever, but it is only for 4 years from when you bought the car and it has to be new from the dealership.
@stealthg35infiniti94 Жыл бұрын
Wow, They were charging $150 a few years ago. I will definitely try it this afternoon. BTW, is Honda going to do the same.
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
I don't know if Honda is doing the same thing. They have changed the program since I did this video and after a few years they go back to charging per year at a subscription rate.
@ercagr91452 жыл бұрын
Try click on the link but it said need to pay 179 CAN$. Not for free, need to update my mdx A Spec.
@PUREreviews2 жыл бұрын
What year is your MDX A-Spec? I think the MDX line used the DVD maps until they revamped the car in 2021 which included the new navigation system.
@ercagr91452 жыл бұрын
Mine is 2019 MDX A Spec tech packages.. Try many times for free and it didn't work what you have posted here in your channel.. Misleading info for the others..
@Deron8564 Жыл бұрын
Acura's console system is garbage, IMO. Updating the map is a pain. I cannot believe they couldn't include a progress bar.
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
I love my Acura, but this I agree with.
@songtaopu2956 Жыл бұрын
i failed to update😂
@jdiaz42224 ай бұрын
Acura is out for more money
@SnakeyD846828 күн бұрын
I completely agree..this is such a dated method if updating the system, not to mention no progress bar
@rajrao6595Ай бұрын
Thanks Kevin. Is there a way to run the App Waze on a 2019 Acura MDX? I saw a friend of mine have it on his BMW, yesterday.
@PUREreviewsАй бұрын
I am not sure if the 2019 MDX has the built-in google maps...if it does you can do it, but if not no you can't...sorry. You have to change the default via your phone app from Google to Waze. I moved back to Google from Waze because the last Android update broke all the reporting and it was a pain to use.
@DarkForce85226 күн бұрын
@@rajrao6595 your friend was probably using android auto or apple carplay. So using that, you’ll be able to use Waze or Google maps on your MDX
@robertgrigg4729 Жыл бұрын
Hello. Monday Feb 27 2023. Still unsuccessful for update. Succesful for download. Inserted USB with ignition off but info screen active. After 80 mins no msg appeared. Second, had a 3 1/2 trip with USB inserted but again update successful screen appeared. So should USB be inserted before or after car started? Could this be a similar problem wherein Apple Car Play will not engage 3 out of 10 attempts?
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
I not sure it matters, but I always inserted it after my car was already running. It just seems to take about 2 to 3 hours to update from what I can tell.
@sumojudah5925 Жыл бұрын
So will this work for Acura mdx 2016?
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
If your car uses the Discs you have to buy new discs. I think your car is to old from my understanding. The free updates are also only good for the first 3 years after buying the car.
@AC.666 Жыл бұрын
I think I read I need either a Windows PC or Mac to even download anything to a blank USB. I don't suppose I could download it using a Chromebook that runs on Google OS?
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
I am not sure if it works on google os. You do have to download their software which is what flashes it to a blank usb drive.
@JT-lm5eo Жыл бұрын
Just wondering if you heard or ran into issues with android auto on a 2018 acura tlx using Samsung s21+ model phone?
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
I don't have a TLX, so I can't say for sure. My phone is a Samsung S21 Ultra and I don't have any issues with my MDX.
@KAI1IROS2 жыл бұрын
Would this work for the acura rdx 2018? Which does not have apple car play or any of that fancy jazz?
@PUREreviews2 жыл бұрын
It is just the Acura navigation maps and does not affect any of the other software i.e. apple, amazon, google, etc (those are updated in other ways). I think they started in 2019 with the digital maps, but I could be wrong. Does your car have the navigation disc, typically in the trunk somewhere? If it does, no this won't work, but the easiest way to find out honestly is just to go to the website and enter your VIN number.
@brawlman2 жыл бұрын
Does not work/apply to 2020 MDX... I've tried Owner Link, Navi and your link with the same results "Brown DVD/order $99"
@anonymousguy69282 жыл бұрын
The 2020 MDX, although a newer car, is a last-gen model. I think that generation ran from like 2014-2021. They redesigned it for 2022, so only those models and newer are on this map system.
@bachlong252 жыл бұрын
If updating during long trip, can you use your phone navigation through apple carplay while it update?
@PUREreviews2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it updates in the background so everything else works.
@TYPICALTRYHARD_17 күн бұрын
its not free for me on the 2021 rdx
@edavena473513 күн бұрын
download option is no longer available They ask you to pay right away
@stevenfarley473811 күн бұрын
Does anyone know if the update process continues from where it left off previously (due to turning vehicle off) or does start over each time the vehicle is started. We took a 45 minute drive two days ago and the download did not complete, however we have left the stick in the data port while driving around town and the download is still not complete (2024 MDX Type S). Thanks.
@user-bc5km3cr3iАй бұрын
Gracias amigo, I am considering buying the 2020 Acura MDX> Your shared tip should work.
@PUREreviewsАй бұрын
Maybe if you buy it from the dealership. Acura has now changed to giving you 2 free years of upgrades and a subscription after that to keep the map updated.
@jimmychow4917 Жыл бұрын
very nice video. if you have apple play why do you need Acura Navigation System?
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
I don't have any Apple products. But to your point you can use Android Auto instead if you have a Android phone. I use both honestly depending on where I am going and if I have my phone connected at the time.
@otbricki11 ай бұрын
Either Apple or Android phones connect to the Acura console and give you a vastly superior nav. The only problem is you might lose nav if you hit a dead cell coverage zone
@arielfrias18132 жыл бұрын
anything for an older model acura mdx 2006
@PUREreviews2 жыл бұрын
Sadly the old way to update the older models is to buy the discs from Acura. You swap out the discs and it updates the maps....which is what I did before buying my new car.
@Mai-py9bc Жыл бұрын
Why I don’t see any map at all at accura 2019 Max/ no digital package
@murceus2 жыл бұрын
I just updated my 21 TLX A Spec, but I never received the confirmation like you did at 5:26. When I checked the map version, it went from 2020.10.09 to 2022.04.12. The car was in Accessory Mode, the USB was right where it said in the video, the display was on, and it said "Updating Navigation Map..." so I got out and returned minutes later to find the display had been turned off for some reason. I'm not sure if I should try updating again even though the version says 2022 and see if I get the confirmation or not.
@TheHooperOrcaXD2 жыл бұрын
Does this work for the 2015 TLX?
@PUREreviews2 жыл бұрын
No, that model would be to old and uses a different mapping system.
@TheHooperOrcaXD2 жыл бұрын
@@PUREreviews alr ty for the info appreciate it!
@luisbeast98343 ай бұрын
Will these work with the 2009 MDX
@user-ew1ct4vx5s9 ай бұрын
Great video. Unfortunately it is not free. When I went to the Acura website and selected 2014 Acura TL the only option it gave me was a DVD for $179.00. Unless I am missing something. Any advice?
@PUREreviews9 ай бұрын
This is for the cars with digital maps and that only applies to most models after 2019 & 2020. However since filming this video Acura has now been only doing 2 years free when you guys the car with digital maps. After that you have to subscribe to the service.
@Dishpjl Жыл бұрын
I have four friends who have various acuras….all 2016 or 2017. The charge and process for updating the nav system has caused each of us to pursue other companies--luxury vehicle? Not luxury treatment. Bad choices by Acura.
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
I not sure how other luxury cars do their navigations outside of Audi, Acura and BMW. I had an Audi before and their navigation info updated the same way as Acura disc method. When I owned the Audi it was not digital, so you had to by a new DVD once a year if you wanted updates. BMW iDrive requires you pay to update also. My friend who owns one says you can "subscribe" for a year and get the updates as they come out which is around 2 to 3 a year. I feel most of these companies are the same, but maybe I am wrong. What luxury companies have you seen that don't charge besides "Tesla"?
@Dishpjl Жыл бұрын
@@PUREreviews one of the families that owns the Acura RDX also owns a BMW coup…probably a few years newer and the nav system updates automatically. Still trying to figure out if I can convert the 2017 Acura system myself without breaking the bank so that at a minimum I can hook my phone to it…. Appreciated your comments. Interesting.
@mikebabcock3087 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks so much .
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@abrahamalhassanadom86954 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review, how I am using the car in west Africa, is it possible to update it to cover the West Africa region?
@PUREreviews4 ай бұрын
Sorry, I am in the US and don't know the answer to this. It would be best to contact Acura on that one.
@valeriedison8838 Жыл бұрын
How do I update my 2011 Acura TSX? Do I need the cd?
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
If the website is coming back with the CD option that is the only option for your car. The navigation systems changed over the years and some only work with CDs and some are digital.
@kjae772 жыл бұрын
Does this work for the 2018 MDX?
@tariqmehmood2438 Жыл бұрын
Can you make a vedio about the 2017 tlx map update
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
I think the 2017 TLX uses the old CDs, so only way to update the maps is buying their CD package and swapping them out.
@leeevc27972 жыл бұрын
First off, thanks for the video! Secondly, how did you get the software update for free? I went thru the link in your description but their site is trying to charge $99 for the 2016 TLX map update.
@leeevc27972 жыл бұрын
Nevermind, it looks like the "FREE" update is only for certain vehicles. You should probably update your video title as its a little misleading since it doesn't apply to ALL Acuras.
@PUREreviews2 жыл бұрын
@@leeevc2797 Yes, it is in the newer models 2019 that don't have the discs. I talk about that in the video and it is in the description.
@rick18132 жыл бұрын
Uh no. I didnt see how to go to the update page on the screen.
@PUREreviews2 жыл бұрын
Are you talking about the computer or the car? I am not sure which update screen you are referring too. If you missed them in the video you can see the Chapters in the description which allow you to jump to that section in the video.
@bobwalters373210 ай бұрын
Updating the navi system on 2017 MDX. The manual says to insert the update disk into the System Disc Slot, but does not say where this is. Only that NOT INSERT in the DVD slot. Where is the System Disc Slot? Thanks
@daviddiamond11289 ай бұрын
under the drivers seat, a separate DVD.. I have a 2008 MDX is there. never new that.
@ns123 Жыл бұрын
Man, I need some help here, when USB with newly downloaded maps on it is inserted, a message shows on the screen for a few seconds that updating maps... and then it disappears ...should I wait now..is there a way to know if the maps are updating and should I leave the car in accessory mode or engine running?
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
Sadly it does not tell you the status. I personally would not keep the engine running as the first time I did an update it took over 2 hours...which is why I made the video. I not save them for long car trips or just leave the USB stick in your car for days at at some point it will update. The last update did tell me when it was halfway done.
@otbricki11 ай бұрын
Get a usb stick with an activity light. It is a huge help with the update status
@chrismoore55367 ай бұрын
Doesn't work for a 2015 Acura TLX......
@EduardoGonzalez-ru7fw4 ай бұрын
Costs money
@vkavedude Жыл бұрын
I cant find the section that says to enter vin number database when i go to the navigations site please advise I have a 2019 mdx
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
Once you enter your car type and year it will go to a second page. At the bottom of that page is the spot for VIN number
@chuckjoans48982 жыл бұрын
Map update should be over the air disappointed and too complicated ridiculous
@PUREreviews2 жыл бұрын
I am going to guess it is due to the file sizes, but yes, I wish it was over the air too.
@AlbertChenATXRealtor Жыл бұрын
I have a 2013 RDX. There is a USB port but I believe it may be too old for this process. Can you confirm?
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
No, I think your car still uses the older disc system which I think is located in the trunk area. You basically have to buy a new disc/DVD and replace the old one.
@AlbertChenATXRealtor Жыл бұрын
@@PUREreviews so does that may I may be able to plug a USB into to update?
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
@@AlbertChenATXRealtor I am not sure what you mean in your question. If you ask asking does the update go onto a USB drive and plug into the car, yes...which I show in the video.
@AlbertChenATXRealtor Жыл бұрын
@@PUREreviews sorry. I was asking simply is my car too old to update the map thru USB.
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
@@AlbertChenATXRealtor Yes, I think it is. If you enter your VIN number in the Acura website and it tells you do by some type of DVD or Disc then you can't update the maps via a USB. That is the quickest way to see what kind of system you have, the link is in the description or google it.
@wrinkleneckbass4 күн бұрын
For those of you that have older Acuras and have to buy the DVD upgrade disc, just watch the site and they’ll sometimes have a sale for $99 instead of $149. That’s when I buy mine.
@fannycastillo86253 күн бұрын
And how does the dvd work like do you have to keep it in in order for the map to work or will it update after a while and I can take it out ?
@wrinkleneckbass3 күн бұрын
@@fannycastillo8625 There's a hard drive in the car where the maps are stored, so once the DVD is done updating, you can take it out.
@antonioiiisegovia137 Жыл бұрын
mine is still updating... been 2 days already. if im not sure can i just reset the nav system to the previous version? seems terribly clumsy
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
It stays on the previous version until the new on is partly or fully updated. So you can use the nav system while it is just updating. Let it go in the background and after a while it will at some point finish just in time for the new map updates ;-)
@SnakeyD846828 күн бұрын
Ive been rinning the update for over a month in a half and it has never completed, with NO progress bar i cant tell if it is starting over..but ive driven well over a 1k miles in multiple small commutes and the update never finishes...and insight? I dobt want my car justv unning for 2hrs in my driveway to complete this!
@PUREreviews27 күн бұрын
Mine finished eventually. You can check the map model number in the settings to verify, but my only suggestion is to just leave it be or be sure to update it on a longer car trip. It is very annoying not having a progress bar.
@tomschristiancafe30152 күн бұрын
@@SnakeyD8468 maybe see if you are connected to Wi-Fi. It that your car is parked close enough to get a good signal from your house router. I have a 2014 Acura ilx...... And was told by the dealership that I have to pay like 200 bucks to get the map updated. And I wanted another key to the car. So they said it would cost almost 400 bucks. I near had a heart attack upon hearing that information. Why are these companies so greedy? And now they want you to buy these smart cars with electric hybrid capabilities. So they can charge you extra to upgrade software. And if you don't then your car will not ruin properly. Sounds like extortion to me. I already bought the car. So now you want to charge me extra to leech money from me and keep your boot on my car. Stop the games. But reality is a cruel entity. This is just the beginning. Eventually we will be forced to buy all electric vehicles. And they will charge way more for updates and software fixes. Gas is being phased out and they have to make up for the money somewhere.
@izzymontoya478 Жыл бұрын
Is this on a window or a Mac ?
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
I have windows so that is what I used in the video. I would be shocked if they didn't have the software for Mac OS too as I can't see Acura saying Apple users can't update their navigation systems.
@teodoromalcaba4992 Жыл бұрын
I HAVE AN ACURA RL 2006. AFTER MY BATTERY WAS REPLACED, I UPDATED THE NAVIGATION GPS SYSTEM WITH THE NAVIAGTION CODE. IT UODATED THE NAVIGATION GPS SYSTEM,; HOWEVER , IT DID NOT UPDATE THE AUDIO ( RADIO AND CD) SYSTEM . PLEASE HELP. THANK YOU.
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
No clue on this one, sorry
@SuperSnakePlissken8 ай бұрын
What a complete joke there is no notification that it is updating and that it takes over an hour to do. NOthing like coming out and possibly finding a dead battery. Seriously Honda get your shit together.
@claudequintin46178 ай бұрын
I agree. You have to put a battery charger on while you installing.
@edwinabuel324 Жыл бұрын
Hi ! I have a brand new Acura Tlx Type S and the navigation system is dead after 3 weeks. Do you know any fix to this problem? The screen is blank and the wireless phone charger is not turning on too😢
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
No clue, you would have to take it to the dealership. If it is brand new I would think it is still under warranty.
@edwinabuel324 Жыл бұрын
@@PUREreviews Thank you.
@markk841110 ай бұрын
hi i dont see any message that my update is in progress so is it updating it not not 100%? no red flashing either from my usb key. thanks
@PUREreviews10 ай бұрын
I cover this in the video as it does not tell you it is updating. You can check the version number in the settings to see if it is fully updated.
@margaritammesa99953 ай бұрын
Omg I need help with my Rdx 2020 I can't do nothing is a pain
@PUREreviews3 ай бұрын
Glad it helped. I was in the same boat which is why I felt I should make a video.
@user-mx4ex1pk9g Жыл бұрын
When I go to the site it automatically shows me the DVD for $149.00, does not give me an option for a free download for my 2015 Acura RDX.
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
That means your car is to old and you must use the DVDs to update the maps.
@jpark600811 ай бұрын
@@PUREreviews 2020 TLX and I get redirected to the $149 DVD
@michaelhorgan952511 ай бұрын
Those cars use a different system. Oh and this years update (4.50.10.L0) for that car is the last one being made for that system.
@michaelhorgan952511 ай бұрын
@@jpark6008 That is because you have the system that uses the brown disc. Check the system information in the settings to purchase the correct one. Oh there is a special Password that is needed when updating the system to prevent people from sharing it.
@SouthOakCliffBearsWomens-br9yn10 ай бұрын
seeking 2015 it says the same
@barrowpup23 күн бұрын
Please look at the camera. It's disconcerting that you are looking offscreen.
@sylviehuard2648 Жыл бұрын
i tried and a year later still fraustrated.
@tvgbrowns2527 Жыл бұрын
hrtis vido not working?
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
I am not sure what this means
@tvgbrowns2527 Жыл бұрын
@@PUREreviews acur go vtec
@ohheybih Жыл бұрын
Do you think the Acura dealership will do this as a service? I don’t even care about the price.
@PUREreviews Жыл бұрын
My guess is no due to the amount of time it took to install, but I have never asked them.
@ohheybih Жыл бұрын
@@PUREreviews my local Acura dealership did it and charged me $190 for one hour of service time although it took hours for the update. I took my car in on Friday and they were about to close and the app was saying there was still 3-4 hours to go so I left it there over the weekend and it was ready Monday morning. Lololol. Just an unasked for fyi. Have a great week!
@c.barnes79769 ай бұрын
My dealership told me $599 to include 3 hours of labor.
@ohheybih9 ай бұрын
@@c.barnes7976 that’s too much. You’d be better off finding an IT “geek” who can do it. I was shocked my dealership only charged what they did. There’s really no labor involved. It’s just a matter of waiting for the update to complete. Good luck. System is pretty useless without the update.
@kbach2112 ай бұрын
I asked today while I got an oil change and they said no- go online and do it yourself
@chuckjoans48982 жыл бұрын
Map update should be over the air disappointed and too complicated ridiculous