Hi,

I'm a newbie to the F500, so any help would be appreciated.

I would like to update my European Avic to the latest maps (2009.06). The unit is totally stock and has the following firmware:

Map Version: 01.000700

Version: 2.007000

What do I need to do to get the latest maps uploadaed to the Avic.. I believe I need a hacked Ezrider and a way to enter testmode... is there a how to on here? I've searched, but can't find anything so far about upgrading eu maps on a eu 500.

Thanks,

Anyone?

I used this update, to get to Igo8.3 -- viewtopic.php?f=34&t=26625

Then got the updated maps from here -- http://www.gpsunderground.com/forums/sh ... stcount=14

You can find the world license and modified ezrider from the 2nd link too.

I used this update, to get to Igo8.3 -- viewtopic.php?f=34&t=26625

 

Then got the updated maps from here -- http://www.gpsunderground.com/forums/sh ... stcount=14

 

You can find the world license and modified ezrider from the 2nd link too.

Hi,

Many thanks - this worked perfectly.

Would you also happen to know what is required to get the TMC to work?

Until I get the Avic professionally fitted I just have it powered by the cigarette lighter power lead to the actual avicf500. Does the TMC only work if the cradle is powered?

Thanks again,

TMC is broadcast over radio channels (I think similar to RDS data (station names, time, etc.))

You will need to have the antenna plugged in to receive TMC data, and it sounds like you don't from the description!