C7 Navigation and Route imports?
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I don't know for sure but it seems that OEM NAV systems don't allow integration of external maps or routes. The closest to what you are asking would be newer cars that allow ApplePlay and GooglePlay where Navigation Apps like Waze or Google Maps can show on your infotainment or Navigation screen.
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That's exactly what i do with my Garmin. It rests inside the valet compartment and plugs into that usb connection. Little ridiculous GM did this. I love my Jeep Navigation set up.Thanks all, I'll just put Mr. Garmin on dash for those special rides.
Reply is a question. I just purchased the GM 2020 navigation upgrade and as it takes 50 minutes to install, according to the instructions, and can be installed while driving, vs. taking the car out from storage and idling it outside for 50 minutes, I think will wait for spring for the install. Anyway, question is, can it be installed on more than one car? If it can be installed on more than one car does it have to be another 2014 Vette or can it be installed on any year Vette or any other GM car?
It can only be installed once and it is vin and year specific and upgrades on 2014's are different from a 2015, 2016 etc as each year the Nav improves or features change with each model year.
I did one NAV upgrade and was done in 20 minutes and it was better than the original on my 2014 but Waze and Goggle Maps are still far superior to me so I use those primarily.
I might pay the $1200 so that I can use Apple Play and mirror my phone on the infotainment screen so that my navigation choice of Waze can show on the screen and the phone app are always updated so solves that problem.
I did one NAV upgrade and was done in 20 minutes and it was better than the original on my 2014 but Waze and Goggle Maps are still far superior to me so I use those primarily.
I might pay the $1200 so that I can use Apple Play and mirror my phone on the infotainment screen so that my navigation choice of Waze can show on the screen and the phone app are always updated so solves that problem.
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1 - The map system in 2014 Corvettes in VIN-specific for ONE vehicle only. It is made by Here.com and I was never impressed. Garmin is far better, and Google maps on your phone is best, since it is always up to date.
- I originally complained so strongly to GM that they sent me a free update, but when my infotainment system got the dreaded "won't light up after going down and up" problem I wound up having to upgrade maps again. I won't go into the almost year-long horrible details dealing with Here.com and GM to get new maps AND modules/parts so that it actually worked, but I did pay $99 plus tax for the upgrade. I wanted the C7 to be in full working condition in case I sold it when I upgraded to a C8.
2 - My map FOB said to update ONLY when the car was idling and parked. NOT when driving. My guess is that if the power faults, as it might if you stall out momentarily for whatever reason, the system will die and you will need to replace the map FOB. Hendrick Chevrolet in Cary was very helpful in diagnosing all the problems under extended warranty.
3 - I understand the C8s will connect to use Apple and Android maps, so I would never have to upgrade the built-in maps again!
- I originally complained so strongly to GM that they sent me a free update, but when my infotainment system got the dreaded "won't light up after going down and up" problem I wound up having to upgrade maps again. I won't go into the almost year-long horrible details dealing with Here.com and GM to get new maps AND modules/parts so that it actually worked, but I did pay $99 plus tax for the upgrade. I wanted the C7 to be in full working condition in case I sold it when I upgraded to a C8.
2 - My map FOB said to update ONLY when the car was idling and parked. NOT when driving. My guess is that if the power faults, as it might if you stall out momentarily for whatever reason, the system will die and you will need to replace the map FOB. Hendrick Chevrolet in Cary was very helpful in diagnosing all the problems under extended warranty.
3 - I understand the C8s will connect to use Apple and Android maps, so I would never have to upgrade the built-in maps again!
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Just use your phone, Apple CarPlay works great and it's up to date satellite-based navigation. I seldom use the resident Nav systemThanks all, I'll just put Mr. Garmin on dash for those special rides.
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I just did the 2021 update for the Navigation on my 2016 Z51. Went through seamlessly. While I still prefer using Apple CarPlay, I have been in situations where cell reception was sketchy, so for $99, on sale, I thought I’d do it. I believe CarPlay will make factory Navigation obsolete like streaming did to CD players.
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Factory navigation has been obsolete for years, but the car industry pretends that they are unaware.
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