Mazda OEM in-dash GPS Navigation

[epharmacist]

I got the pop-up Mazda gps navi. There is one big hassle with it. You can't use it while you are driving. Does anybody know a way around this?

My Acura TL allows me to use it while moving.

Holler back if you have any ideas. I've searched the web with no luck. I found a couple of others with the same problem with Mazda Navs but no solution.(rei)

[the_saint]

I know man, ut's a PITA.
It must be tied into the speed sensor or something because it will grant you access to some functions when you stop (like at a light) but once you start moving it locks it up again.

[Rio Racer]

damn that sucks i assume it's not like my clarion single din screen where you can just ground the grounding wire...

[flatfoot]

I got the pop-up Mazda gps navi. There is one big hassle with it. You can't use it while you are driving. Does anybody know a way around this?

My Acura TL allows me to use it while moving.

Holler back if you have any ideas. I've searched the web with no luck. I found a couple of others with the same problem with Mazda Navs but no solution.(rei)

Hello:
Like you I have a Acura Tl. I think we are spoiled by it, since I think acura has one of the nicest if not nicest working navi out there.
I havent purchased my 5 yet, but got to play around with one on a 5, and was hugely disappointed.
I suspect if I didnt have a tl, and its navi, I might not notice how poor most navis are compared to acura,s.
For this reason, I have chosen not to get a navi when I get my mazda 5.

Stay safe

[zoomzoom mazda5]

That's why i got a mazda5 sport, the only nav system i think is the best is honda/acura. zoomzoom

[rodslinger]

The NAV in the 5 doesn't let you do anything while moving? Seriously? I've got the factory NAV in my 3s sedan and it is fully functional while driving or stopped.

[the_saint]

It will let you do certain things and it continues with voice commands. I'm sure it's a liability thing.
If they didn't they'd surely get their asses sued off because some jackass ran a bus full of Jerry's Kids off a cliff because they were focused on the NAV trying to find the closest Taco Bell.

[epharmacist]

After checking around the web, it looks like the Toyota and Lexus Navi also doesn't allow you to use while moving.

It's a hassle, but having a Navi still rocks!(stash)

[jandree22]

I'm sure it's a liability thing.
Bingo. This is why even if a Mazda service dept. knew how to do it, they wouldn't.