Hi Guys,
Not sure if this has already been asked here but I currently have the Subaru issued Whereis Built-in Car Navigation system and personally I think it is sh*t!
We have tested it on two different occasions and both occasions it wanted us to go in a completely different direction to where we needed to go. Admittedly the first time there was a closed road and we were not in a built up area but it didn’t seem to re-route!! Very frustrating!! The second time was in Brisbane City – I would have thought that the maps would be quite accurate for the middle of the CBD but not on this occasion – I had to pull out my Samsung Galaxy S3 and use the Google Maps Navigator on that after the in-car navigator got us completely lost! I would have done that on the first occasion too if I had phone reception!
From what I understand – the cars navigation system is run from a Disc which contains all of the mapping information. I am yet to locate said Disc but I am thinking that it may be located under the passenger seat (if anyone can confirm this it would be greatly appreciated).
Basically my question is: Is it possible to remove the Whereis Disc and replace it with a Disc from another GPS Navigation provider? If the answer is yes, does anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks in advance
MY12 Forester In Car Navigation
MY12 Forester In Car Navigation
2012 Subaru Forester - 2.0D Premium ~ 2002 Subaru Forester - Limited (Lifted)
- Gannon
- Senior Member
- Posts: 4580
- Joined: Sat Nov 05, 2005 10:00 am
- Location: Bowraville, Mid Nth Coast, NSW
I believe the disc is loaded into the normal cd player and an updated file is uploaded to the nav unit. With a bit of Google searching you may be able to find an updated version that doesnt cost the normal $300 fee
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
------------------------------------------
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
------------------------------------------
Hi Tigger,
In the MY12 model, the Map DVD is kept in the head unit. I believe you can access the eject option from the set-up/calibration menu?
You will only be able to use Whereis navigation discs as far as I know. They are reasonably good, provided you have a recent version (should be able to check your version on the same set-up/calibration screen). I'm running v17, but I believe v18 is already out.
You can find the DVD ISO online, but keep in mind you need either a Whereis Subaru or Toyota Navigation system to get it to work...
Hope this helps!
Pedro.
In the MY12 model, the Map DVD is kept in the head unit. I believe you can access the eject option from the set-up/calibration menu?
You will only be able to use Whereis navigation discs as far as I know. They are reasonably good, provided you have a recent version (should be able to check your version on the same set-up/calibration screen). I'm running v17, but I believe v18 is already out.
You can find the DVD ISO online, but keep in mind you need either a Whereis Subaru or Toyota Navigation system to get it to work...
Hope this helps!
Pedro.
GONE - Forester XT Auto - MY07 with all the goodies
Now occasionally driving a Ford barge...