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Old 06-17-2009, 04:31 PM
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Default Need to update navi on kenwood dnx7120

I've tried updating the navi software on my unit but it doesn't want to work. I went by the instructions given on garmin but it doesn't read the sd card. Does anyone out there know how to update the navi software for the kenwood dnx7120?
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... So you tried to update a Kenwood nav with Garmin maps? Or do they work together?
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They come together when you purchase any double din navigation system from kenwood.
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Old 06-17-2009, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by LunchBoXB
... So you tried to update a Kenwood nav with Garmin maps? Or do they work together?
kenwood uses the garmin software for thier gps
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Gotcha, didn't know that.
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To update your actual HU is simple I have the same HU in my girl friends altima. In order to update the map you have to buy the 1 time use SD card from garmin. It'll run you $100. IMO it's not worth the 09 maps. I'm running 08 and the only difference is a few 100 updated roads and 2000 more POI. Again not worth the $100 IMO. just update the HU firm ware and you'll be fine. Pluse to update your HU is free.
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Old 06-26-2009, 12:53 AM
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Holy ____ thats a rip off. $100 on top of the map pack you bought? Wow...
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What map pack? The DNX-7120 should have been preinstalled with maps from factory. The only thing people have to do is update the maps For $100 everyonce in awhile.
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You don't update the map every year, roads expand at a whopping pace of 1% per year so if your map gets you to all the places you currently frequent then don't do it but if you must:

http://www8.garmin.com/products/kenwood/

If you already have the map then the miniusb jack on the back of the unit (the xm radio connector) can be connected to any computer (laptop) and you get a massdrive detection on windows and you can erase and add any map
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You don't update the map every year, roads expand at a whopping pace of 1% per year so if your map gets you to all the places you currently frequent then don't do it but if you must:

http://www8.garmin.com/products/kenwood/

If you already have the map then the miniusb jack on the back of the unit (the xm radio connector) can be connected to any computer (laptop) and you get a massdrive detection on windows and you can erase and add any map
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