Accord Euro 08 - Sat Nav Question

**MeTaLliC** · 05-12-2008 07:30 PM

Hi Guys,

For the last few months I have been looking at a Honda Accord Euro Luxury (08 model) as my next car purchase. However, I have the following questions if someone would be so kind to answer them.

1. How much does it cost to get an update for the Sat Nav and how often do Honda release / offer them?

2. I have heard reports that the dvd that is supplied is needed at all times (eg. remains inside the car whilst you use the sat nav system). Is this correct? If so, does it affect your ability to play cd's via the centre console.

3. What brand is the sat nav equipment in the case of purchasing a 3rd party map pack.

Cheers

**tpphan** · 05-12-2008 07:47 PM

1. Cost approx $550.00, Whereis generally release a new one every year.

2. Yes, the dvd must remain in when using the unit. All the data is stored on there. You still have full control of the cd unit while using the sat.

3. I don't think you can purchase a 3rd party map pack. Whereis has specifically designed it for Honda Australia. Not too sure about the brand.

Hope it helps

Originally Posted by MeTaLliC

Hi Guys,

For the last few months I have been looking at a Honda Accord Euro Luxury (08 model) as my next car purchase. However, I have the following questions if someone would be so kind to answer them.

1. How much does it cost to get an update for the Sat Nav and how often do Honda release / offer them?

2. I have heard reports that the dvd that is supplied is needed at all times (eg. remains inside the car whilst you use the sat nav system). Is this correct? If so, does it affect your ability to play cd's via the centre console.

3. What brand is the sat nav equipment in the case of purchasing a 3rd party map pack.

Cheers

**MeTaLliC** · 05-12-2008 08:15 PM

Thanks for the response.

Is it dvd loaded from the centre console unit or is there a separate loading bay located in the vehicle?

**tpphan** · 05-12-2008 09:17 PM

Separate DVD-ROM drive located below the centre console. Its normally a storage compartment in non-sat vehicles.

Originally Posted by MeTaLliC

Thanks for the response.

Is it dvd loaded from the centre console unit or is there a separate loading bay located in the vehicle?

**kimnkk** · 05-12-2008 09:39 PM

The DVD for the sat nav software is located in the boot of the car. The CD stacker is located near the shifter, where storage is on non-satnav versions.

**tpphan** · 05-12-2008 10:04 PM

Alright i'm confused.

MeTaLliC which euro are you talking about, CL9 or CU2? Both of course are 2008 models.

If your talking about CL9 then the DVD is located near the shifter. I have no clue about the CU2, probably what kimnkk is talking about.

Originally Posted by kimnkk

The DVD for the sat nav software is located in the boot of the car. The CD stacker is located near the shifter, where storage is on non-satnav versions.

**aaronng** · 05-12-2008 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by kimnkk

The DVD for the sat nav software is located in the boot of the car. The CD stacker is located near the shifter, where storage is on non-satnav versions.

It's inside the center console area. That's why you only get half the space remaining compared to the non-sat nav model.

**kimnkk** · 06-12-2008 12:28 AM

Originally Posted by aaronng

It's inside the center console area. That's why you only get half the space remaining compared to the non-sat nav model.

Wait, i'm confused. What are you saying is in the centre console area? In the CU2, the CD Stacker is moved to where the storage compartment is on the non-satnav models (just above the shifter). The DVD drive for the satnav software is located in the boot.

**tpphan** · 06-12-2008 08:20 AM

Kimnkk are you talking about the CU2? Me and Aaronng are talking about the CL9.

Lol

**aaronng** · 06-12-2008 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by kimnkk

Wait, i'm confused. What are you saying is in the centre console area? In the CU2, the CD Stacker is moved to where the storage compartment is on the non-satnav models (just above the shifter). The DVD drive for the satnav software is located in the boot.

We are talking about CL9. The 6 CD stacker is behind the radio/climate control display, while the DVD takes up 1/2 of the center compartment in that model.

**SPQR** · 07-12-2008 03:02 PM

Even though the CU2 was released in 2008, it is known as the 2009 model. I think he was talking about the CL9.

**primetimex** · 21-03-2009 08:31 AM

Hi all, have just purchased brand new 2009 Euro Luxury Navi and managed to discharge the car battery very rapidly by setting up the SatNav while engine is off. Am I being a noob for doing this or should the new battery last a lot longer?

I was doing it for 20 mins then the Satnav screen flickered and the battery charge indicator came on. Could this be the service department did not do their pre-inspection properly and battery is not fully charged or does the SatNav drain so much power that when you are setting it up you need the engine idling???