LBtaco

same issue, my antennae has always been under the windshield. It reads about 400ft off, and says good signal.

I barely use the GPS so I deal with it. although it has made me miss a turn or 2

check your connections, maybe a bad power wire ? take your time and look around for loose wires .

good luck

that looks good

way to stick it to the man lol

is your USB connection the pioneer or apple cable? the one with the RCA's that plug into the rear of your stereo?

you cant just use a USB to connect, the RCA's are for the sound. and thats why pioneer says 'wont work'

yeah im bummed, I have an iphone but the F900

apple should just shut down these posers and make car stereos

only problem I have now is sometimes my iphone doesn't connect.(after the avic is fully booted up). and 1 time I was only getting sound thru the right speakers. I blew out the connection and it has worked fine.Im using the Pioneer cable

2.06 worked fine for me also. I haven't hacked or modded the unit, only have the hardwired bypass. I also don't use the VR so im no help there.

some friends say the bluetooth sounds like shit, but that may be their phone or isolated incidents.

even with having to pay for the update they should have just gave us, im about 91% satisfied OVERALL with my purchase and experience. I think I will just get a carputer next time. or shit maybe apple will make car stereos with real iphone support, itunes, etc...it could work

shit happens, we all got screwed a bit with this product line. F series, the F is for Fu@K you lol

good luck dealing with them

on a side note, mine has never really had any problems,occasional iPhone connect issues tho. I didn't hack it either.

had to wait a week to do my update because their password site was down.

I am pleased with the new update (pissed about having to pay for it!!!)but I doubt I will ever buy another Pioneer because of the poor support.

well, I did the update and it all worked out fine

no errors and it took about 45 mins for SD#2

new POI icons are sweet, new beep sounds, better touch screen response.

I'll have to live with it for a while, but I like it so far.

gl

 

[Once you leave this screen, the password CANNOT be regenerated]

 

Not true. With the same device code and media code you can regenerate your UNIQUE password as many times as you need.

found that out later, but those are their words.

i think its because it was the wrong password because I got it too and noticed this at the bottom of the page...

The Password shown above is unique and can only be used with the Device Number (Pioneer navigation unit) and Media Number (CNDV-700HD) you entered on the previous screen. Once you leave this screen, the password CANNOT be regenerated.

It is highly recommended that you print this screen or write down the Password. This Password is required to continue the CNDV-700HD software installation.

For detailed instructions on how to continue the CNDV-700HD software installation, please see Step 2 in the Operation Manual for Updating included in the CNDV-700HD package.

The F900 doesnt use this 'CNDV-700HD ' I bought and have the CNSD-100FM and im afraid the password I got will screw me like they did you

I just entered mine and got a password back and also.. this at the bottom..

this isnt what I ordered, it is a CNSD-100FM

"The Password shown above is unique and can only be used with the Device Number (Pioneer navigation unit) and Media Number (CNDV-700HD) you entered on the previous screen. Once you leave this screen, the password CANNOT be regenerated.

It is highly recommended that you print this screen or write down the Password. This Password is required to continue the CNDV-700HD software installation.

For detailed instructions on how to continue the CNDV-700HD software installation, please see Step 2 in the Operation Manual for Updating included in the CNDV-700HD package."

im scared

still down, now im kinda getting pissed.

a month of waiting for the update, now waiting since friday to FINISH this update.

This will make me NEVER buy a Pioneer product again. $ .02

Theyll prolly want some password to return it, and the servers down.

haha troo

someone probly hacked their site and screwed us over in the process.

put them in a freight container and send it back to pioneer lol

add me to the list, same error.

got my update in a HUGE box too lol

ya know, I felt lucky with not having any problems with my F. Guess Pioneer had to fix that lol

very cool

I just checked the status on mine and it is now "shipped"

im so happy lol

I live in socal, so I think it may be here soon.

Version: 3.xx

Model: F500, F700, F900, F90

Legitimate: ordered from Pioneer 08/01/2009

Opinion:Awaiting shipment

Possible Improvements:

Im running a 3g also, F900 with pioneer cable. Plug it in, ipod starts, go to your desktop and select pandora. Works real good

what I would like to see someday is my iphone screen displayed on my F900. but that may be too much to ask lol.

oh and does streaming music by bluetooth work with the 3.0(avic) update? I hacked/unlocked the tethering on my phone but nothing I have uses it, closest I came is a notebook seeing the phone but couldn't do anything

heres a very nice site for your truck, and tons of how to's.

check the audio video section

www.tacomaworld.com

and for speaker adapters www.tacotunes.com

and why do I know so much? I have an 05 tacoma with a F900

hit me up if you need help. It is real easy to do yourself

ahh thank you, I was looking in the wrong section and searching the wrong thing too lol

update ordered, awaiting shipment

hi guys,

I finally went to the pioneer site to order the 3.0 update, but I can't seem to locate it on there anymore.

anyone have a link or know where pioneer has put it?

thanx

yeah I got the same mail from pioneer, basically...

sorry you're fucked on this, buy 3.0 for $60 and here's a useless 2.06 free , have a great day and screw you

i bought mine in april. in California

heres the mail....

Thank you for contacting Pioneer Electronics, Inc.

The fee is actually reduced from 130 to 60 dollars, also this firmware is not the only thing that is going to be updated. The software comes with the New maps that Teleatlas provided and also POI's. So, when you purchase the SD cards for 60 dollars, it will come with the 3.0 firmware and also the Map upgrades. Thank You, OliverCustomer Service Representative

*******

and the 2.06 mail I got....

We would like to inform you of the availability of a NEW free firmware update (released in July) for your avic-f900bt navigation system.

This free firmware update (version 2.006) contains important performance improvements to address the following issues:

Fixes Automatic Time Correction

Updates XM channel icon graphics

Enhances reliability during firmware update process

I bought my 900bt in April, I sent a mail to Pioneer last week to see if they can do anything.

I think the firmware should be free. Maps, I'm not sure

I'll let ya know what happens