New Map Disk Coming Soon

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xraytedjim

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Mazda CX-7 / Mazda 6
Finally got a semi update on when we should see a new map disk. This is from one of the customer service representatives from Mazda:


The 2006 map disk is the most current available as of now. We are expecting to get an updated version some time this quarter. Please keep in contact with your local dealer to see when they will have it available.

Again, thank you for contacting Mazda.

Regards,


Lisa H.
Specialist, Customer Assistance E-Business

Hopefully we'll see that soon!!
 
Are you sure that disc on ebay was actually the updated one ? Looking at the copyright dates on the disc and sleeve I think it shows 2005/2006 ?
 
Did you guys ever read the eBay description? He has a different pic used which is for ...DZOB and the auction was for...DZOC which is the updated disc. I confirmed this from Mazda and is the updated disc with 2007 map updates. If it turns out that this is not the latest, I would have still bought it since my GPS Map is the DZOA variant. I'll update you guys once I got it loaded.

By the way, any ideas as to how you will load this disc? I know that the DVD player is under the passenger seat. If I can't, of course, I will bring it to the dealership.
 
Shaz said:
Did you guys ever read the eBay description? He has a different pic used which is for ...DZOB and the auction was for...DZOC which is the updated disc. I confirmed this from Mazda and is the updated disc with 2007 map updates. If it turns out that this is not the latest, I would have still bought it since my GPS Map is the DZOA variant. I'll update you guys once I got it loaded.

By the way, any ideas as to how you will load this disc? I know that the DVD player is under the passenger seat. If I can't, of course, I will bring it to the dealership.
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There's a bracket bolted down there that's hiding the eject button. Simple as removing the bracket and pressing the button.

And for comfirmation, GP9A-66-DZ0C is the most current update.
 
There's a section right at the beginning of the Navigation manual that describes how to eject and put in the DVD.

I'll have to take a look at what I've got in my '08 CX-7. Since I just picked it up last week I would hope it has the latest DVD.
 
Shaz said:
Did you guys ever read the eBay description? He has a different pic used which is for ...DZOB and the auction was for...DZOC which is the updated disc. I confirmed this from Mazda and is the updated disc with 2007 map updates. If it turns out that this is not the latest, I would have still bought it since my GPS Map is the DZOA variant. I'll update you guys once I got it loaded.

By the way, any ideas as to how you will load this disc? I know that the DVD player is under the passenger seat. If I can't, of course, I will bring it to the dealership.
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Sorry, I didn't bother to read. Anyone selling something should be using a real picture of their actual goods, not an inaccurate representation.

I wouldn't even be willing to bid on that item based on the difference between the description and the photo.
 
swallman said:
There's a section right at the beginning of the Navigation manual that describes how to eject and put in the DVD.

I'll have to take a look at what I've got in my '08 CX-7. Since I just picked it up last week I would hope it has the latest DVD.
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When my salesman was going over how to use some of the features of the car he swore up and down that only the dealership could eject the DVD. I found that section about an hour later. Nothing useful to the post, just bringing back humorous memories....
 
I got confirmation from the seller that he used a different pic and in fact selling the DZOC update so he gave me a discount and sold the disc for $35...not bad for something that will sell for $150.
 
The real test would be the version. The version in the Mazda CX-7 right now is 6.1. The latest one for Denso devices (Toyota/Lexus/etc) is 7.1.

Someone buy it and let us know the version.
 
Shaz said:
I got confirmation from the seller that he used a different pic and in fact selling the DZOC update so he gave me a discount and sold the disc for $35...not bad for something that will sell for $150.
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Shaz,

so what version shows up on the Nav system when you use this new disc?

Navigation setup->calibration->map version
 
Finally, my dealership uploaded the new map disc GP9A-66-DZ0C for free (part of warranty, I guess) and has the following numbers after you toggle Navigation setup->calibration->map version:

1100

2007 Ver. 2

Haven't really played with it but I guess there's only minor changes since this is just an update. The interface has some changes and cleaning up...more refined maps and colors. I would test some more since I'm really more concerned with updated roads and streets and more POIs that hasn't shown up before.

The voice/talking lady (which I named Dora the Explorer) is still the same. Like I said, I only paid $35 for it shipped so it's not really bad.

I will update this thread as I find some more changes that I notice.
 
The one that is on my 2007 CX-7 is 750/2006 Ver. 1.

I ordered one of the new discs from ebay. I couldn't get the deal you had though. I paid around $100.
 
Shaz - your information is a direct contradiction of everything that I just found-out on my own.

(not disputing your story, just explaining what *I* just found out)

- Called my Mazda dealer and was told in no uncertain terms that THEY (the dealer) would NOT be the ones to distribute new map data--that I would need to contact NAVTEQ directly to purchase updates. The service manager was "sure" of this information. So...

- I contacted NAVTEQ directly. "No sir, we do not distribute updates for that vehicle... you need to contact Mazda directly"...

- I called Mazda USA Headquarters and got to the tech/service dept and was told "The disc that shipped with your 2008 CX-7 is the most recent disc we have for that vehicle". I said to her "Yes, I KNOW that it's the most-recent one... but the data is from 2005-2006 and I am just trying to find out WHEN we're getting an update and WHERE we get it from". She basically said that there is no knowledge of any updates in the works and that I'd be getting the disc from the dealer. I TOLD her the dealer told me that NAVTEQ would distribute it directly, she said they were wrong and that it will be through the dealers--but to HER and her MANAGER'S knowledge, the 2005/2006 disc that shipped with our CX-7 is the ONLY map disc available.

SO... I tried NAVTEQ one more time to get confirmation

- Spoke with a woman that said she knows of no agreement where Mazda has purchased updated data for use in their Nav systems. NAVTEQ only supplies RAW data. Mazda must then TAKE that data and format it into a means that the Nav system can read-utilize. Mazda is in-charge of "Creating" the update disc - NOT NAVTEQ. They just provide the raw data.

So... if NAVTEQ says they haven't supplied new data to Mazda since 2005/2006... and Mazda corporate says they do not have any newer data than the 2005/2006 disc, and they don't know of any immediate plans to create an update disc...

Then WHAT is this ebay guy selling...?
And WHAT Disc update did they do to your CX-7 Nav...?

Are you SURE it was updated map data...? or was it a system/User Interface update (which is independent of map data) that just gave some new options to the user...?

I am now THOROUGHLY confused...!!!!

-sf
 
I think, there is no official update disk from Mazda. But, since Mazda Navigation system uses the same map format as Toyota and Lexus, it is theoretically possible to create an update disk for our navigation using latest Toyota maps.

As far as I know, all maps are recorded in so-called Kiwi format (KWI file extension).

After digging related websites, I found the following information: the map data is actually stored in ALLDATA.KWI, INDEXDAT.KWI and IDX folder.

So, the procedure could be the following:

1) Create an ISO image from the original DVD and mount it using one of the tools available.

2) Purchase or download Toyota Nav. Update disk and copy files, mentioned above to the mounted ISO image.

3) Record this ISO on DVD-DL disk.

Also, it seems, like LOADING.KWI is responsible for that annoying "I agree" screen, so we could find a way to disable it.
 
Well, as I agree that it's always POSSIBLE to generate media that WILL work for updating the map data... what's still apparent is that there is no "official" update - and that is why I'm confused as to what update the dealer did for "Shaz".

Did the independent dealership make their OWN disc...? Are they using a disc that was created by a non-authorized source...? Is there REALLY a Mazda update that's available that nobody seems to be aware of...? Is Shaz just pulling our legs...? Any of these could be true. I just don't know.

Quite frankly, I am getting fed-up with the misdirection and lack of knowledge. I know, Mazda has more things to deal with than just the map updates to ONE vehicle; New designs and models, current models, older models, etc... but to the consumer... it's THEIR car that's important.

Is this critical or "recall-worthy"...? hell no. But it HAS been inconvenient the couple of times that the map data was either wrong or out-dated. I still got to where I was going... but offramps that ARE there but not on the GPS... or roads that ARE on the GPS that have since been closed (both happened to me) can become frustrating.

anyhow. I think I'm done venting for now. :)
 
BTW, I'm not sure update helps a lot. I also have handheld Garmin Nuvi with 2007 maps and it still doesn't know some 5+ year old roads here... However, it has more points of interest (how come our system doesn't know Millenium Park in Chicago???).

What I REALLY like in Mazda navigation - is gyro/speed-based positioning, if GPS signal is not available. I'll check it out on Lower Wacker Dr in Chicago this weekend.
 
I bought the disc from eBay not the dealership. the dealer just installed it for me for free. I haven't played with it yet extensively to see if they have updated maps and roads so I can't tell you. the interface changed a bit, that's all I can tell for now. but regardless, I only paid $35 so I'm not whining.
 
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