12.5 Nav Update Available

[Mcc]

Had my ‘18 G90 in for service last week & requested the 12.5 map update from dealer. Was told it wasn’t available at this time.

When was your last update? Log in and see for for yourself. It’s available for my G90. But my last update was over a year ago.

 

[secundinus]

Rgr on the Mapnsoft link. That tipper (which I think you posted first) is what prompted me to ask the dealership about the update. The dealership said it wasn’t available. The advisor said they didn’t have the USB stick to install it. I wish I could download it, but alas cannot. I’ll get the update next time I’m sure.

Tangentially, I wish the service advisor would have known in advance. I told the scheduler while booking I wanted an oil change, tire rotation, and map update. The last element is what the dealer didn’t have ready. And the dealer said they would have to order another USB stick with the data.

 

[mrg175]

News from Canada.

Genesis Canada has implemented a software to download map updates that lets you install it yourself on your car.
I have a 2017 G90 and 12.5 was shown as an available update.

First step is to logon to your account on Genesis Canada.
Then you order the map update (free)
Then the MnSOFT map downloader application is downloaded to your PC
You start the application and wait. Their site is slow. 5 hours and 30 GB later, the software is copied to your USB drive.
You then start your engine, put in the USB drive and let it run for 90 minutes....
Really, in 2019, you need to run a 365HP engine for 90 minutes in order to perform an update

 

[vasy]

News from Canada.

Genesis Canada has implemented a software to download map updates that lets you install it yourself on your car.
I have a 2017 G90 and 12.5 was shown as an available update.

First step is to logon to your account on Genesis Canada.
Then you order the map update (free)
Then the MnSOFT map downloader application is downloaded to your PC
You start the application and wait. Their site is slow. 5 hours and 30 GB later, the software is copied to your USB drive.
You then start your engine, put in the USB drive and let it run for 90 minutes....
Really, in 2019, you need to run a 365HP engine for 90 minutes in order to perform an update

Good news. Have you actually carried out this update by yourself?

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[mrg175]

Yes, the 90 minutes just completed and everything looks fine.
I had problems with the previous versions where a number of roads were identified as private and never used to calculate the best itinerary to go to my daughter's house. I had reported the problems and the new version fixed these problems.

 

[EdP]

News from Canada.

Genesis Canada has implemented a software to download map updates that lets you install it yourself on your car.
I have a 2017 G90 and 12.5 was shown as an available update.

First step is to logon to your account on Genesis Canada.
Then you order the map update (free)
Then the MnSOFT map downloader application is downloaded to your PC
You start the application and wait. Their site is slow. 5 hours and 30 GB later, the software is copied to your USB drive.
You then start your engine, put in the USB drive and let it run for 90 minutes....
Really, in 2019, you need to run a 365HP engine for 90 minutes in order to perform an update

Best is to plan a bit of an adventure that lasts at least 90 minutes and go. At least drive 45 minutes in the direction of your choice and turn around. You won't have the radio and a few other features but better than just having the car sit wasting gas.

 

[onexcite]

90 minutes idle will burn less than 1 and 1/2 gallon of gas. So I'm okay with that rather than making an appointment and have to wait at the dealership while they doing the same thing since none of the Genesis dealers around my area offer valet service.

 

[vasy]

If I do it myself (I do plan to if it's offered to the US customers), I'll probably do it in my garage with the ignition on (engine off) and battery charger hooked up. I don't see why it can't be done this way.

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[Mike734]

There is a battery protection function that shuts down battery drain after 45 minutes. I don’t know if that would happen with the ign on but engine not running.

 

[vasy]

There is a battery protection function that shuts down battery drain after 45 minutes. I don’t know if that would happen with the ign on but engine not running.

I'll use a battery charger to charge my G90's battery during the entire map update session. I'm sure there will be an electrical problem with the car (specifically G90) if I leave the ignition on without charging the battery for 90 minutes.

Don't know if/when Genesis will implement this procedure for US customers. They should because it'll ease the workload for dealerships.

 

[Mike734]

Right, OK, that might work. I believe the 45 minutes is based on the engine not on. It’s supposed to save the battery if you leave the doors open or leave something on. I don’t know if using a battery charger will fool it. I guess you’ll find out.

 

[onexcite]

From my experience with the last update, once it starts the process, turn off the engine won't stop or turn off the nav unit, the map update process still carry on until finish. But I started the engine and let it idle.

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