Updating Maps.

[spudee]

I am 72 years old, so not particularly tech savvy and I am trying to upgrade the maps on my Mk7 (2014) Golf GTI. Have been reading lots of posts here and elsewhere about downloading the latest update from the German site and I think, against all the odds given my distinct lack of knowledge, I have managed to do this to my PC. The file name seems to be correct at P68_N60S5MIBH3_ROW_NT_v2 (1).7z Now I am reading posts about unzipping files which is a complete mystery to me. So do I somehow have to unzip the file I downloaded before attempting to transfer it to my car's system? If so, how do I do this? Then, if I do manage this, do I just copy the unzipped file from my PC to a 32GB sim card and place it in one of the slots in my GTI's glove box? Thank you for any help and patient understanding.

[Eaglehawk]

Frankly, I'd contact your local VW dealership and ask them to do it. Reasons are, (and this is from my dodgy memory), some of the MY13/14 delivered vehicles needed a firmware update before being able to get a later map. I can't tell from the information given whether your "2014" Golf (which could be an MY13 build) is affected by this.

Take the car to your local dealer, and see if they are nice about it.

BTW, where in NSW are you?

[DV52]

spuddee: Hi. First, I tend to agree with Eaglehawk - at least for the installation of the map-update facility that is a firmware upgrade to the MIB unit (the module that lives inside the glove-box). This firmware update (if it's needed) should be provided at no extra cost by your dealer. Certainly ask your dealer while he is updating the firmware, if he will throw-in an updated map too - but good luck with his response.

This said, a couple of responses to at least some of your questions:
Yes, the file that you downloaded must be unzipped before it is loaded onto an SD card. The downloaded file has a .7z file name extension which means that it is a compressed archive file created with 7-Zip open source software. Files are compressed to reduce their size and for ease of downloading.

I'm not sure which version of operating software that you are using on your computer (Windows 7, 10, XP - or even if you are using a Mac) but when you select the file, right-click with your mouse and see if one of the options is "extract information", or something similar. If you have the "extract" option, then follow the prompts for unzipping the file (take notice of the directory name where the unzipped file will be placed). If you don't have an unzip application, you will need to download the software from the web (something like WINZIP will suffice if you are using one of the later Windows operating system on your PC/laptop).

After you have unzipped the downloaded file (and you know where it is in your directory structure), you MUST use the original SD card from VW for the new maps - You can't use another (normal) SD card because there is special coding on the original VW SD card that the SATNAV firmware has to recognize.

So, just in case the update process goes pear-shape, save the original files from your VW SD card onto your PC/Laptop somewhere and note the directory location. Then delete the original files on your VW SD card - then copy and paste the new, unzipped map file(s) onto the VW SD card.

Don

[spudee]

Thanks for your reply. My 2014 GTI is now out of warranty so will my dealer still do the update for me? I live on the Far North Coast.

[spudee]

Thank you Don for your reply, much appreciated. I think perhaps the best option for me would be to go and see my dealer for the update.

I have had a look at the file I downloaded, right clicked it but it doesn't have an option relating to unzipping. I think I will see what the dealer has to say first and if that is not then available, I will try and do what you suggest.

Thanks once again I appreciate the time you have taken.

Brian

[KFiddy]

you can also use this link Volkswagen Maps & Software Updates and follow the instructions, download the software and with your SD card and computer it should do it all for you, just make sure you have the right model selected, and even though the program does a backup I would copy the SD card before doing anything

[Eaglehawk]

Oh, to "extract" the 7z file, you need to install this:

7-Zip

[Reedy]

No update for the discover media since last August. Mines a 2014 R. I’ve done 3 updates using this link and works perfect. Just waiting for the next update.


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[spudee]

Thanks, I will see how that goes. I will install the zip file you linked. Much appreciated.