[raamaudio]

Since we use our phones and now have a FireHDX we can use for NAV we really do not need the factory NAV so I am considering swapping with somebody that wants NAV, hopefully pretty much plug and play, anybody done a swap, either way around?

Thanks

Rick

 

[reddog99]

I don't think that it's possible to "trade".
Since the GPS hardware is already installed in all FiSTs (nav or not), what makes the ones with the Navigation option different is that the software (maps, etc.) is factory installed. To my knowledge, not even the dealers can alter that.

 

[raamaudio]

Everything is in the player/brain module except display and antenna's including maps I am sure as it would not make sense to load the maps someplace else. Just have to take out the antenna for GPS (and Sat radio if donor car does not have one)

 

[LuvfiestaST]

Isn't the maps loaded on the SD card in the armrest?

I don't think that it's possible to "trade".
Since the GPS hardware is already installed in all FiSTs (nav or not), what makes the ones with the Navigation option different is that the software (maps, etc.) is factory installed. To my knowledge, not even the dealers can alter that.

 

[LuvfiestaST]

The nav in my car sucks. It isn't Canada friendly. I get better on my smartphone or iPad mini if I need one

 

[raamaudio]

I forgot, I believe you are correct, maybe just swap the SC card.

I hope they were not stupid with this as well, blocking a review camera, does not play DVD, if the SD is locked to the car somehow that would be quite maddening to say the least.

 

[LuvfiestaST]

I forgot, I believe you are correct, maybe just swap the SC card.

I hope they were not stupid with this as well, blocking a review camera, does not play DVD, if the SD is locked to the car somehow that would be quite maddening to say the least.

Just took out the SD card and the screen read please insert NAV SD card

 

[reddog99]

The ST is already equipped with the GPS hardware. There's gotta be something other than the SD card to enable Navigation or we'd find them on eBay for $25.

 

[raamaudio]

Thanks for testing and letting me know.

If I pull my card and put in another car with NAV and it works then that would tell me the car is not married to the car at least.

It still might not work with a none NAV car swapped but I imagine it should.

Another idea, the dealer could probably flash that as there are those that might buy a car and have the NAV installed at the dealer

I will call a but in service at the dealer in town and see what he can find out for me.

Thanks again!
Rick

 

[raamaudio]

I heard the HU was NAV ready, they might have to just install the antenna unless integrated in the HU.

 

[LuvfiestaST]

The ST is already equipped with the GPS hardware. There's gotta be something other than the SD card to enable Navigation or we'd find them on eBay for $25.

First time having a car with GPS. I'm old school and still uses the book. Would have to try it in a non nav st

 

[scooby2]

I have an A4 sdcard that I could send to someone if they want to try it.

 

[Ca5p3r]

I've been reading the Shop manual... and from what I can tell, the software itself may be swappable by means of the APIM unit (this is what the sync is loaded to... think of it as the hard drive (?). I am willing to test this out if someone with Nav wants to mail over their APIM and SD card.

I am thinking of stopping by the dealer on Monday since there is some sort of vehicle service action needed according to my VHR and asking them about flashing the APIM to a nav version of sync. The Dealer is able to flash the APIM using the... OASIS (on-line automotive service information system). If a FiST came in to them and had issues with the APIM, they would try flashing it first. Otherwise, order a new one and install the software if it did not come with it. So if the dealer can't flash it, then I will try to find out the part number for the stupid APIM.

 

[Izzy]

Can anyone provide more info. on this? I would like to add Navi to My Ford Touch Sync unit.

 

[Izzy]

Anyone with more insight if this can be done?