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The good news, if you are in the market for a new Avalon, is that the 2011 Avalon features GEN6 navigation with a touch-screen. Its so much better than the old system with the controller that pops out of the dash. Plus, its got the new Bluetooth interface for Bluetooth Audio (wireless from your iPhone) and you can call someone without transfering the name into the navigation system - must have a new phone with PBAP. It's awesome! Push the switch on the steering wheel, wait for the beep and say, "Call Dave Smith." Bammm.. it calls the person!
I miss a bench. With the consoles getting bigger each year there's less room in front.
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1) What generation navigation head unit I have? I have the OEM factory unit.
2) What is the latest version DVD that Toyota sells that will work in my unit?
3) Is the new software version worth the cost? Or is it still as bad? Any alternatives?
I had someone tell me that there are multiple generations of software out there, and that if I don't get the exact one for my 2007 Avalon Limited, it will not work, and my old software DVD can't be re-installed. Any of this true? please feel free to expand on your answers, I know nothing on this topic. Very much thanks for your help!!!
From what I understand, the update DVD will only update the maps, not the software so the system will continue to operate in the same inferior manner regardless..
I would save my money regarding an update.'
Alternatives... live with it or get a good Garmin unit. The cost is not much different! I use the old map and it is usually reasonably accurate. The routings sometimes are lacking but are not that critical to me in most cases.
Good luck!!
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Does this sound right or am I missing something?
Full disclosure....I haven't tested it at all, yet, as I can't get the car away from her She absolutely loves driving it!
http://www.toyota-eshowroom.com/partner/ToyotaNavPrius2010/prius_shell-NS.html
I hope to take a trip this weekend and test the re-calc. Will report back if I have info.
BTW, you will love your Avy! :shades:
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IMHO the Genesis is not a better car than the Avalon. I have had quite a few little problems with mine and the ride of the Avalon blows away the Genesis. It rides hard and unsettled over most roads.
I've had two Avalons (03 and 06) and would take either one of them over my current 09 Genesis V6.
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Why don't you try the same thing. See if the dealer will let you have a 2010 or 2011 Avalon demo for several hours and play with it. They have a separate manual for the Nav/Satellite radio system.
I am sorry that I did not reread your post before sending mine. If you already have the Avalon and it won't recalculate routes automatically, I think that something is wrong. Why don't you sneak into your wife's car when she is asleep and give it a try.
we are taking a trip soon, so I will be giving it a try by intentionally going the wrong way. I called my friend at the dealership and he said to disconnect the battery to re-boot the system when it re-connects. I'm not sure that is the answer; however, will report back about my experience, no matter what i decide to do..
Fortunately, I don't have too many Sat presets.....if I end up trying the reset test...but I'm hoping that is my last resort....
Now, you will need to locate your current position back to where you actually are, and point the cursor in the direction you are actually facing. Then you are set and the vehicle navigation system is back in action. You will need to reprogram your HOME and any other saved marked points.
Good luck, be careful, go slowly, and you will win this for the cost of a cheap soldering iron. Get one with a small sharp point, since the three points are relatively small on the board.
What am I missing ? I read the book and no luck...
Is this is the instructional manual? I swear I read that thing trying to find the answer,,,
Dealer wanted 6300 bucks to fix(Replace Unit). Followed your instructions with a small drawback. I broke one of the battery prongs removing it and had to get a new battery. $3.59 delivered from e-bay. It took about 5 minutes for the GPS to figure out where it was but its working perfectly. It still is a horrible GPS. My garmin for 119 bucks is far superior except for the screen size.
Again Thank you
I did find that after I selected a destination I could edit the route and tell it to allow these.
Do I have to do this for every entry or is there a general screen to do so? If so, how?
Thanks.
This is probably our first and last Toyota.
2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Ram 1500 Bighorn, Built to Serve
What is the newest, and is it much better?
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PS Is it worth it to upgrade or just rough it out until my 2013 get's here:)?
The only fix was to manually change the clock..
Anyone have an easy solution?