I upgraded from a Avic-d1 to a Avic-Z2 about 2 weeks ago. So far I have done the bypass update and the gracenotes update. However EVERY time I try to do the pioneer firmware update it goes through the process, gets to the "This Program Is Being Updated...". Then it Fails and reboots and tries again. I let it try multiple times and still the same result. I left the disc in overnight and tried let it try again in the morning and same result. I burned new discs 3 times with windows burning program and Nero. Same result. Any idea on what I could be doing wrong?

Thanks

????? How can you update from a D1 to a Z3 ? They are incompatible units ?...

Meaning I had a D1. And now purchased a Z-2. A bit too literal.

Meaning I had a D1. And now purchased a Z-2. A bit too literal.

OK, my mistake I was wondering....

im hvaing the same problem with my z2 ive burned with nero and windows burning mutliple times. it just says cd inserted.. some help me please?

If memory serves, you just have to keep rebooting. You should notice that the % complete bar still keeps counting up even though it says it fails. I recall going through this with mine and it took some time as well was very frustrating. Another option is to purchase an already updated hard drive from a certain member here that sells them...

thanks for the reply. But mine wont even attempt to load or install. it just say cd inserted... doesnt do anyhting.

What program are you using to burn the CD? Nevermind, I see you're using Nero. What brand of CD? I've heard that some types don't work so well. I use standard CD-R's from Office Depot. Never have an issue. There are also other "rules" for buring CDs mentioned in the manual.

Check your settings in Nero to conform to the following:

â’ You can only use a CD-R (-RW) finalized with

single-session.

â’ You can only use a CD-R (-RW) finalized with

“Mode1â€.

i followed those rules. Burned as DATA by the way