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johnwhal



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Garmin Sat Nav Update Question.

Hello all, Newbie to the forum. Just bought a MY08 Freelander TD4 XS. It has been fitted with a Garmin satnav, but there is no documentation with it. Although I know how to operate the sat nav my question is how do you update it for software, maps etc? Does it have to be removed from the car to connect it to PC? Many thanks.

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SYFL2



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Hi and welcome I’m no expert but would guess the PC update is the way to go.

Post #378953 28th Sep 2019 9:31 am
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Loughy



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GARMIN

I have the stand alone garmin sat nav and its just a case of plugging the mini usb into the PC & downloading the software updates .

There is also the option of saving the map updates to a micro sd card then fitting that into the unit.

With the fixed Garmins I'd imagine thats the way to go

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johnwhal



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Thanks - As you can see the unit is built in, and there are no obvious signs of a usb or sd card input anywhere. So it looks as though it has to come out to be updated. Can the new Garmins be updated by wifi ?. Suppose this could be a future alternative.
thanks - John

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IanMetro



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The Garmin sat nav will have a (mini) USB port which you connect to your computer.

If you do this it will normally prompt you to download the necessary software to update maps and other software if it is still available for your sat nav.

As normal there is plenty of info on the internet and Garmin's website.

You will need to remove it to find port, although my Garmin uses Bluetooth to talk to my phone for traffic, cameras, weather, and other information, I still connect it to my PC every so often to allow Garmin to update software and maps.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?sxsrf=ACYB...Vtc3szVYs8 FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
FL2 Metropolis SD4 Auto 2014 2017- (16k - 74k+ miles) (MY2015)

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johnwhal



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Thanks for the info Ian.

How is your Garmin fitted to your FL2? - Is it an easy job to remove?

Thanks

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Badger51



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I fitted a garmin in mine & routed a usb lead into the glovebox. To update it I connect a laptop that is connected to the home wifi, simple really.

Cheers,

Nick (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
171037Km as of 09/05/22
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SYFL2



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Now that sounds like a good idea.

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johnwhal



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Thanks Bagder51

Mine seems to take the power from the car so I presume that the sole usb port in the back is already taken? How is yours powered to allow the usb to be connected.

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Badger51



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The power on mine is hard wired from the passenger side fusebox using the 12v-5v power supply lead attached to the screen mount fitting. That means that the micro usb port is still available. Of course yours might be wired differently but you won't know until you remove the centre panel of course.

Nick (Now Sold). 2008 Freelander 2 (Nazca Sand) SE TD4 Auto. Statutory write off & on WOVR for hail damage but still road legal.
171037Km as of 09/05/22
Superchips Bluefin Flash
Nanocom Evo II (also sold)

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SYFL2



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johnwhal wrote:
Thanks Bagder51

Mine seems to take the power from the car so I presume that the sole usb port in the back is already taken? How is yours powered to allow the usb to be connected.
pretty sure you can get a 1 into 2 adapter.

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grod



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John,

Simple to remove. Just pry the uppermost section of the console above the satnav (the bit with the speaker mount in the middle) from the corner first, it will pop right off. there are 2 torx screws under that and another 2 under the rubber tray thing just in front and below the satnav itself. then you can pull the whole facia off to access the garmin to update the SD card.

g

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IslandGPS



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Did things change in 2008? My 2007 HSE has. Disc player under the drivers sear that has the satnav software on it.

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Boxbrownie



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^^^ no, the Garmin is a custom install by the owner/previous owner, it’s in place of just a blank storage hole on the FL2 without built in SatNag. Regards

David

Lovely i6 has now gone, but not me......

Please let me know if anything in my post offends you, as I may wish to offend you again......

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Slobbox



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Sorry to butt in but what size Garmin is it? Could you tell me please.

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