Honda navigation update problems upgrade#

I had to confirm that the problem was, in fact, in the DVD drive. I ordered the OEM disc from Honda, and it would not load. In my case the damage was done with the 3rd party disc that I was using when I started the engine while it was loading. I would have thought the latest version of the DVD would have worked. The only course at that point was to replace it, have it fixed, or - as I did - send it to Alpine for repair. That apparently caused a surge and ruined the drive. I figured it needed to be ON, so while the DVD was loading, I started the engine. A message came up 'Do not turn engine off'. In my case, I 'messed up' the DVD drive when I inserted a new DVD and started it without the engine running. Is there a way to fix this issue without sending unit to Alpine for repair? But there are so many things I like on this system over the small screen stand alone units. But I don't rely on it completely - I plan my own routing. It routes me 22 miles out of my way on my trip from NC to FL thru Orlando & past DisneyWorld where the traffic can be horrific, as it stays on the InterState. This system's map graphics are way too basic.

Took about 6 weeks.ДЄfter reinstalling the DVD drive - ALL IS LIKE NEW AGAIN with the updates: CLOCK is restored to accurate time COMPASS on instrument panel is restored BACK UP CAMERA is restored. I removed the drive, and sent it with my check for $358.00 to ALPINE ELECTRONICS in Torrence CA for repair. They called the manufacturer & learned the problem was with the DVD drive, and wanted $470.00 to remove the drive and send to the manufacturer for repair.

Sys, Long story short - I made numerous inquiries, and had a local automotive custom audio shop check it out. The local Honda dealer could not determine the problem and wanted $2,649.00 to REPLACE the Nav. The power surge disrupted the upload, and apparently 'fried' a circuit board in the DVD drive (under the driver's seat).

It SHOULD have said, 'WARNING - do not turn engine off OR ON during this process.' I did not have the engine running, and figured it SHOULD be running, so I cranked the engine during the upload.

When attempting to upgrade the GPS data with the 'refurbished' DVD purchased online, as it was uploading the new data the navigation screen said 'WARNING - do not turn engine off during this process' (or something like that). For the benefit of any one browsing this subject - that I stood alone in - the problem was FINALLY solved.

Honda navigation update problems upgrade#