2nd Gen 8.4n Navigation Update for 300/Charger

[Jaak]

My Nav in the 300 bitched to me last week about doing an update. (Yes, it actually displayed a URL) So I checked it out, and Garmin wants $150 just for a map update. (You'd think they'd improve the user interface as well...)

Anyone get a line on a better deal, I'm all ears, otherwise I'll just use my smartphone...

[bob1964]

Whats on the update ?

[UN4GTBL]

Did you just hit an "OK" button and its ok now?

Makes me wonder why they don't provide free map updates like the retail garmins do...

[Jaak]

From what I can see... Maps.

NAVTEQ -Chrysler Group - Americas Map for Garmin - RB5 - 2011

This map update is compatible with the Uconnect Touch 8.4N Map Update (RB5 Radio only). Not for use in Uconnect Touch 8.4N (RB6) in Mexico and Hawaii.

Get accurate directions to wherever you travel including new roads, new sub-divisions, and current addresses. The map coverage area includes the 48 contiguous United States, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, Puerto Rico, USVI, Bahamas, Caymen Islands and more. You can confidently drive through unfamiliar or recently changed areas. This exciting new update provides an updated list of over 8.8 million Points of Interest to help you find the way to where you want to go quickly and efficiently.

[Jaak]

Did you just hit an "OK" button and its ok now?

Makes me wonder why they don't provide free map updates like the retail garmins do...

Yeah, it went away... Of course, that means I couldn't read the URL when I wasn't actually driving the car... You know, when you could actually use it. Duh.

[bigdaddyoc]

me personally I only update these things every other year at most. sadly with the 8.4 and having the USB port in the center console doing updates to these cars is easier then ever (there's an update out there now that made using the iPod way easier FYI).

[jimmirehman]

me personally I only update these things every other year at most. sadly with the 8.4 and having the USB port in the center console doing updates to these cars is easier then ever (there's an update out there now that made using the iPod way easier FYI).

A newer update that the one that came out in June of last year?

[JonW]

Makes me wonder why they don't provide free map updates like the retail garmins do...

This is what pisses me off. You can buy a $99 Garmin unit with the exact same interface as ours and get lifetime maps and traffic on it. The traffic data is broadcast in major cities embedded in radio station transmissions. Yet Chrysler has to use Sirius so you need a subscription for it. I use the traffic on my nav all the time, but I never use the actual Sirius radio channels.


While I'm bitching about the nav, I'll tell you about my other major pet peave on it. I use the maps in "track up" mode on unfamiliar surface streets so that upcoming turns show properly as a right or a left and I don't have to worry about looking at them upside down. But when I'm on the freeway and most daily driving, I use "North up" which keeps the map in the North orientation. The MyGig radios have a button on the screen that takes one press. The REC radios have a hard button that does the same thing. The Garmin takes 9 button presses to switch the damn screen orientation!

[thelastgoodbrother]

I paid $200 last year for an update for my Challenger. Never again, it might be redundant, but I have my Garmin 1450lmt that I slap on the dash with lifetime maps and traffic. It is a CRIME that the interface doesnt allow for at least the lifetime update card.

[Jaak]

This is what pisses me off. You can buy a $99 Garmin unit with the exact same interface as ours and get lifetime maps and traffic on it. The traffic data is broadcast in major cities embedded in radio station transmissions. Yet Chrysler has to use Sirius so you need a subscription for it. I use the traffic on my nav all the time, but I never use the actual Sirius radio channels.


While I'm bitching about the nav, I'll tell you about my other major pet peave on it. I use the maps in "track up" mode on unfamiliar surface streets so that upcoming turns show properly as a right or a left and I don't have to worry about looking at them upside down. But when I'm on the freeway and most daily driving, I use "North up" which keeps the map in the North orientation. The MyGig radios have a button on the screen that takes one press. The REC radios have a hard button that does the same thing. The Garmin takes 9 button presses to switch the damn screen orientation!

I totally agree with you Jon... The number of button presses on this system is F'ing ridiculous... They must be smoking crack. There is a shortcut, where it will take you back to the main menu if you press and hold the back arrow, but there's so much more room for improvement.

Another pet peeve I have about this system is how many button presses I have to go through for seat heater control. I miss the buttons. (Cheap bastards)

Also, WTF happened to the mute control?

I actually like my REC's navigation system, better.

I paid $80 for my stand alone Garmin system and it got a free map update. Of course, it just sits around, since I gave back the Journey when I fired my last employer.