Navigation Maps and Map version numbers

[fo0lishkid]

went in for 3000km service today and they said none available...only if i had this post to show them.. im still on the AUS.09.xxx

 

[jdsyd]

Hi all managed to download the KIA stinger GPS map update yesterday. The dealer told me how to do it. It took awhile for the new map to download to a SD card. I used a new one so not to change the original one. The website is map-care.com

Select Kia Australia. You need to register as a new user with your email address and vin number. The password also requires a special character. Then you log in and download the download manager software. If you look around there is a video and some instructions.

Insert a SD card into the PC or adapter, run the download manager software and wait a few hours to download (in my case). I then put the SD card in the Stinger and although it told me it was incompatible it went ahead and installed the update map anyway. The dealer also told me I will now get email alerts when new maps are available.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

went in for 3000km service today and they said none available...only if i had this post to show them.. im still on the AUS.09.xxx

Well they are telling fibs, look at the photo’s I posted on page one, compare them to yours & if it’s the Feb. one go & show them how misinformed they are.

 

[jdsyd]

Well they are telling fibs, look at the photo’s I posted on page one, compare them to yours & if it’s the Feb. one go & show them how misinformed they are.

If you feel confident you can do it yourself. see previous post

 

[Stinger GT SS]

If you feel confident you can do it yourself. see previous post

Don’t have a problem doing myself, but as the map upgrades are free I’ll leave that to my dealer to do, if problems occur it’s their problem to fix, but thanks for the information & link for DIYers.

 

[AussieBwoah]

I then put the SD card in the Stinger and although it told me it was incompatible it went ahead and installed the update map anyway.

I did the same today using their SD card, no error messages, just went ahead like usual. Super easy.

 

[ShannonC]

Hi all managed to download the KIA stinger GPS map update yesterday. The dealer told me how to do it. It took awhile for the new map to download to a SD card. I used a new one so not to change the original one. The website is map-care.com

Select Kia Australia. You need to register as a new user with your email address and vin number. The password also requires a special character. Then you log in and download the download manager software. If you look around there is a video and some instructions.

Insert a SD card into the PC or adapter, run the download manager software and wait a few hours to download (in my case). I then put the SD card in the Stinger and although it told me it was incompatible it went ahead and installed the update map anyway. The dealer also told me I will now get email alerts when new maps are available.

Successfully downloaded (about 45min) and updated. Thanks for the info.

 

[Registered Member]

I assume I have the latest version, but it still sucks big time. So many street are missing.... And not just in new development areas. Some of the old back streets in Londonderry are missing from them too. And map quality is horrible. I use Waze GPS most of the time now through Android Auto.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

I assume I have the latest version, but it still sucks big time. So many street are missing.... And not just in new development areas. Some of the old back streets in Londonderry are missing from them too. And map quality is horrible. I use Waze GPS most of the time now through Android Auto.

Have you checked your version, I previously posted (#20) of both versions so you can compare. Up to date Sat. Nav. Maps can be hit & miss, in my opinion, trying to stay up to date with information can be a constant battle between planners/progress & the some map software companies, so I think in some cases it is probably acceptable for maps to be potentially 1-2 years behind from actual, this is my guess anyway.

 

[Registered Member]

Have you checked your version, I previously posted (#20) of both versions so you can compare. Up to date Sat. Nav. Maps can be hit & miss, in my opinion, trying to stay up to date with information can be a constant battle between planners/progress & the some map software companies, so I think in some cases it is probably acceptable for maps to be potentially 1-2 years behind from actual, this is my guess anyway.

I haven't checked the version no, but as it's a June 2018 build I just assumed it has the latest. Regardless, streets more than 30 years old should be on it... And some aren't. That's pretty poor. I also think the maps look really inferior quality, that's why I refuse to use them.

 

[Stinger GT SS]

I haven't checked the version no, but as it's a June 2018 build I just assumed it has the latest. Regardless, streets more than 30 years old should be on it... And some aren't. That's pretty poor. I also think the maps look really inferior quality, that's why I refuse to use them.

I agree, should be up to date & 30 year old streets should be there, unless they know something we don’t with regards to progress....lol.

 

[smillie]

Mine was this in Feb. this year.
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Then I had an update in March & now it’s this version, which appears to match yours.
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Have same version as your first picture. Asked two Kia dealers here about updates both said none available so phoned Kia head office in NZ and talked to guy who issues updates here. He said there was an update (same as your second picture) which had been available since July 18 here.
He e-mailed the dealer where I had my service done to "remind" them about it and next day I got a call from them to book it in for the update.
Looks like they are not bothered if they can get away with not doing it as there's no money in it for them. By the way Kia head office said we get 10 years of free map updates.

 

[ShannonC]

@smillie Here's a link to the map update site for a DIY. There's a section for NZ if you want to share it with others in your situation.
HYUNDAI-MNSOFT

 

[smillie]

@smillie Here's a link to the map update site for a DIY. There's a section for NZ if you want to share it with others in your situation.

Thanks already checked that out but unfortunately the NZ section only has a dealer login, no user login like Australia for some reason.

 

[ShannonC]

Ok, I didn't know that.

 

[smillie]

Thanks already checked that out but unfortunately the NZ section only has a dealer login, no user login like Australia for some reason.

Had a bit of a discussion with Hyundai and Mnsoft about their website. Reading between the lines of what they said the NZ dealers are only offering the free updates when the car is serviced at a dealership so drumming up some revenue if you want the updates

 

[smillie]

Have same version as your first picture. Asked two Kia dealers here about updates both said none available so phoned Kia head office in NZ and talked to guy who issues updates here. He said there was an update (same as your second picture) which had been available since July 18 here.
He e-mailed the dealer where I had my service done to "remind" them about it and next day I got a call from them to book it in for the update.
Looks like they are not bothered if they can get away with not doing it as there's no money in it for them. By the way Kia head office said we get 10 years of free map updates.

Had my map updated to the latest version today (successfully) at the dealership. But when I arrived I got dire warnings from them that the software in NZ stingers was slightly different from that in the Australian cars and that it may not work, may corrupt the head unit, may need a replacement etc.
Anyway after it was done I asked if it had been easier than they thought and was told they had to take my car to Kia head office to get further instructions on how to do it, so apparently not then. Can't understand why it should be so difficult, surely it should be pretty straightforward?

 

[ShannonC]

Had a bit of a discussion with Hyundai and Mnsoft about their website. Reading between the lines of what they said the NZ dealers are only offering the free updates when the car is serviced at a dealership so drumming up some revenue if you want the updates

But you have to go back to dealer for scheduled service so should be no big deal.

 

[ShannonC]

Had my map updated to the latest version today (successfully) at the dealership. But when I arrived I got dire warnings from them that the software in NZ stingers was slightly different from that in the Australian cars and that it may not work, may corrupt the head unit, may need a replacement etc.
Anyway after it was done I asked if it had been easier than they thought and was told they had to take my car to Kia head office to get further instructions on how to do it, so apparently not then. Can't understand why it should be so difficult, surely it should be pretty straightforward?

Dealer sounds like a wanker. Login to website, register VIN, download update to laptop or PC (about 30min), remove SD card from Stinger, place SD in laptop/PC, transfer file to SD, replace SD in Stinger = done. Not really rocket science.

 

[smillie]

But you have to go back to dealer for scheduled service so should be no big deal.

Yes, that's true but it was more complicated for them that it should have been.