Install Navigation System Update

[rw92037]

As a newbie to Lexusland, I find myself having to bother others for answers. ADVthanksANCE.

We own a 04 LS430. The currently installed Nav system version is not the current one. Can a user buy the nav DVD and install it him(her)self? If so, what's involved.

Thanks.

Rich

[LEXIRX330]

As a newbie to Lexusland, I find myself having to bother others for answers. ADVthanksANCE.

We own a 04 LS430. The currently installed Nav system version is not the current one. Can a user buy the nav DVD and install it him(her)self? If so, what's involved.

Thanks.

Rich

http://www.lexus-parts.com/partlist.asp?Su...amp;ModelID=105

There it is and it tells you how to install...hope this helps!

[Tom_analog]

As a newbie to Lexusland, I find myself having to bother others for answers. ADVthanksANCE.

We own a 04 LS430. The currently installed Nav system version is not the current one. Can a user buy the nav DVD and install it him(her)self? If so, what's involved.

Thanks.

Rich

Hi Rich,

This is my first post here.

I found this useful information through Google. I am lazy so I just cut and paste :)

"I found a site that provides details on the version based on year of your vehicle:

http://www.sewellparts.net/Lexus_Nav_Generation_Chart.pdf

In addtion, there is also a link with detailed instructions on how to change the DVD software for the GX470 (as well as other vehicles)

http://www.lexus-parts.com/nav_install.pdf

The company Sewell parts sells the DVD upgrade for $299 less a special rebate of $40 till January 7, 2007 for a total of $259. The advantage over Ebay ... they quarantee the product will work with your vehicle with a warranty.

Ordering information ......

http://www.lexus-parts.com/partdetail.asp?...%20Notes:"

[tgarcia]

As a newbie to Lexusland, I find myself having to bother others for answers. ADVthanksANCE.

We own a 04 LS430. The currently installed Nav system version is not the current one. Can a user buy the nav DVD and install it him(her)self? If so, what's involved.

Thanks.

Rich

Hi Rich,

It is typical for Lexus to offer optional map updates each fall that may be installed by a dealer. See your dealer or visit the Lexus Owner’s Site https://auth.owners.lexus.com/lexusowners/a...ssl/OwnersLogin to see if a map update is available for your vehicle and to find out what mapping changes are included in the update. Your dealer can also provide you with the cost for the optional mapping update. Lexus typically will offer these updates for a vehicle for at least four years after that vehicle is built.

Suggestion: Do not purchase map update from EBay or other auction sources due to untrustworthy sources, pirated DVDs, and possible damaged map data due to copying of source.