Disable the Nav programming disable while in motion?

[Rambit]

Looks like it partially upgraded the firmware then hung, makiing your unit useless to both versions. I don't know if Chrysler will catch this, but you just vioded your warranty doing this.

It may turn out they'll just replace it, but be prepared for a hefty bill if they notice something's been hacked.

Bernie

[wza]

bernie,
i have original dvd's of the aa and ae disk so i can prove (?) what i did was ok
upgrading from aa to ae is acceptable as a user performed process , isn't it?

[Rambit]

Originally Posted by wza

bernie,
i have original dvd's of the aa and ae disk so i can prove (?) what i did was ok
upgrading from aa to ae is acceptable as a user performed process , isn't it?

Maybe I'm misunderstanding you on this. Were you trying to use a DVD with the in motion nav hack, or simply updating your maps?

If you were just updating in the normal way then you're fine and it's fully warrantied. There is no copy protection on the DVD and copies for personal use are allowed, so that's fine too. I use my backup and keep the original in the house.

You just need to clarify that. Didn't mean to scare you!!!

Bernie

[vvv90]

Originally Posted by wza

bernie,
i have original dvd's of the aa and ae disk so i can prove (?) what i did was ok
upgrading from aa to ae is acceptable as a user performed process , isn't it?

If you have original disks that's all the proof you'll need to show them to get it covered under warranty IMHO.

Sorry that happened but you should be in good shape.

[RCSRT8]

Originally Posted by NYC_SRT8

Guys,

I will have the AF nav disc with the hack by the end of next week.

Did you try it out yet?

[NYC_SRT8]

Originally Posted by wza

well it happened, my nav locked up on the upgrade. i followed the directions.
1 put in acc mode
2 removed old dvd
3 inserted new dvd (AF)
4. nothing -No error or anything
5 went back to ae disk
6 nothing -No error or anything
7 powered off and started with ae disk
8 all is well Chrysler logo then nag screen
9 remove ae disk ; insert af dvd
10 starts update (please do not turn engine off) msg -stops at 1 bar (mark) in progress bar.
11 never recovers. stays in that mode but progress bar never moves
12 power off (yes i know it says dont, but it's been an hour with no progress
12 put back in ae dvd same results as steps 10 & 11

no in motion applied. vanilla image


i heard when this happens, it has to go back to factory for refresh.

has this happened to anyone ?
i have extra care warranty ($0 deduct) so,i hope it's covered.

all dvd's are copies but the ae worked for over a year.

also, any ideas on how to explain this to the dealer? at least i'm on good terms with dealer (10 years of regular service)

is it possible that af dvd was bad, but it started the update and hung up. then it was too late to put the ae back in. but i get the same results with both disks. progress bar trying to do update but only gets one bar (mark)

i burnt a second dvd to no avail

when an older dvd is inserted (ae) when (af) is installed, what message appears on the display?

That's why you leave the burning of nav discs to the pro's...J/K. lol.

Seriously, put the factory disc in, go to the dealership and play dumb. Say you started the car up and the nav screen showed this... They will get you a new/reburshed unit at no charge.

This is for everyone planning on putting a newer nav disc in the unit...hack or OEM. When you put in the new nav disc for the 1st time the power to the car must not be interrupted during the upgrading process. That will cause the nav unit to become useless and cause you a trip to a "steelership" to get a replacement nav unit.

Here are the steps.
1. Turn the car on
2. Put the disc in
3. Let the unit update (approximately 5 minutes)
4. Go test it on the road and see if it works

If anyone has any questions feel free to PM me.

[NYC_SRT8]

Originally Posted by RCSRT8

Did you try it out yet?

NO, when I do have it in my hand I will make a post in this thread.

Oh yeah, you will be one of the first to get it...

[ResumeSpeed]

Originally Posted by wza

....when an older dvd is inserted (ae) when (af) is installed, what message appears on the display?

In situations where the new factory AF disc has been installed successfully, if you then insert the older AE disc you will get the following message:

Database update disc is inserted.
System will be restarted.
Press ENTER to continue.

The unit will accept, and use, the prior AE disc after "Enter" has been pressed.

However, I am NOT sure how this would work when using a hacked AF version, as to whether it would allow use of the earlier AE disc as it does with the non-hacked OEM disc.

[LeeSoFL]

Is the Alpine disc that we use in our 300's the same one that's being used in the Nav-2-go? If it isn't the same software, do you think there will be future updates for a piece of hardware that isn't being manufactured anymore?

NYC SRT8: Is there any change in the appearance of the maps or other navigation features?

[NYC_SRT8]

Originally Posted by LeeSoFL

Is the Alpine disc that we use in our 300's the same one that's being used in the Nav-2-go? If it isn't the same software, do you think there will be future updates for a piece of hardware that isn't being manufactured anymore?

NYC SRT8: Is there any change in the appearance of the maps or other navigation features?

If you are talking about the difference between the AE and AF the difference is the AF has more upt to date maps and POI's (point of interests). The hacked version allow you to use it while the car is moving.