How To Update Mazda Navigation At Home for Mazda3, Mazda6, CX-3, CX-5, CX-9 and MX-5 Miata 

Yep, I'm in the same boat

Guess 3rd times the charm? Got any room in that boat?

Also tho, I'm wondering if a dealership wouldn't be able to to just do it for like nothing?

Thank you!

What type of infotainment system do you have? Also, Do you have a PC or Mac?

I went to Mazdausa.com/navigation, then plug in your cars info, and clicked on the update link. It said that there was an update made available back in December of 2018. It has a link to more details. Have you been through this process?

@@mazdadave9230 Yes that is the process I followed. Toolbox says version 2013 Q4 on my card. Update December 2018. Maybe it update to 2018 but still shows the original version?

The update is for the NAV only. I think you are saying that the Mazda connect’s firmware is the same version. If that is what you mean, and you want to update the OS, than you’ll need to have a Mazda service station do it. I am not aware of a way to update the OS yourself. Does this help?

@@mazdadave9230 When I try to upgrade map it tells me: "There is no available update for your device, or all available updates have been installed." When i go to settings>map version it says: "Version 2013 Q4" "Latest available: December 2018" Perhaps they only do free upgrades for a certain number of years?

That’s true. The map updates are free for the first 3 years. I think they’re $85.

It’s usually located in the SD card reader, next to the USB ports. Not all trims come with the NAV. You might need to buy it separately.

@@mazdadave9230 Found it !Thank you so much for your help! I have another question for you. I brought my 2016 Grand Touring CX-5 in to Mazda Service because the Tire Pressure warning lights on the dash would not go off after Costco installed new tires. Prior to dropping my car off for service everything was in working order. The turn signals, headlights and emergency flashers worked. I know this because I had to pull over on the side of the road to let my dog go potty on my way to the dealership and used the flashers, watching them flash away while waiting for my dog. A few hours later Stevens Creek Mazda Service Department called me to tell me I needed over $850 in repairs because my turn signals, high beams and emergency flashers were not working. I kept telling them that they DID work on the way to the dealership but they would NOT listen. They made it seem as if I didn't know what I was talking about and they were doing me a favor by only charging $420 to diagnose the problem! Now they want to charge me another $850 to "Fix" it. I DIDN'T HAVE ANY SERIOUS PROBLEMS WITH MY MAZDA UNTIL THEIR SERVICE DEPARTMENT WORKED ON IT! I was told that because I had a new battery installed it fried the Body control gismo. Sorry, I can't remember the exact part name. In any case, please explain to me how installing a battery 3 months ago (with all operations on the car working fine afterwards) managed to fry the gismo AFTER I brought it to the Service Department!!??? Any thoughts? Solutions? I could really use your excellent expertise Dave. Thanks again.

No

Where are you from?

Mazda Dave Saudi Arabia

The Mazda toolbox is saying that people in your area, should go to the Dealer.

I can’t comment on the legitimacy of third party stuff. Enter at your own risk. If you want to make sure you’re getting the legit thing, get it from the dealer. You get what you pay for...

I ordered one off of EBay. It didn’t work.

I think that is a problem on the Mazda end because it happens to me too sometimes. Just keep trying.

I just happen to have a 06 MX-5 on the lot right now. I will go check it out.

Is the Tom Tom unit aftermarket? The research I’m doing seems to be saying the MX-5 didn’t have an option for NAV.

YES! -Dave, the Miata I was looking to buy had an aftermarket unit installed. You were correct. Thanls!

Good luck with the shopping!

If you need to update the firmware of the Mazda Connect, I would bring it to a dealer.

@@mazdadave9230 Hi. I brought it to Mazda dealer as you suggested. A nice upgrade for my Mazda.

@@jacobilil did you have to pay?

Its available now at dealerships for $200

Hello Aaron. Great question. Mazda NAV is not transferable. You need to purchase a new SD Card. With your 18, I would look into installing apple car play/ android auto.

Keith Lim infotainment.mazdahandsfree.com/navigation-updatemymaps?language=en-RW

That is a great question. You should be able to, but it needs to be above a certain gig. 8 gig should be good. The free updates are for people who have previously purchased NAV, and they only get free updates for 3 years. I have been experimenting with making back ups, but they have not been working. In my research, it works for some people and not others. When I figure out how to do it, I’ll make a video. Thanks for the comment and check back later.

I called the local dealer today and I quote, this is what they told, could be bs too i'm not sure, still curious : "The dealer has a SD card that they need either give you or have you come in and they insert it. They hold the separately until after purchase so they aren't taken. After the SD card is used in the vehicle it is then paired with the VIN and can't be used elsewhere. "

Mazda USA's official place to buy the NAV SD card, is from a genuine Mazda dealer. It is true that after the SD card is inserted into the vehicle, it will program it's VIN on it. I believe the reason why is for theft deterrence.

Mazda Dave do you know how much the update is after 3 years?

I do not, I tried to call them and was on hold for awhile and got a little bit of a run-around. Great question though. I will keep looking.

Depends. Refer to the people you bought it from.

Larry Parks calm down, get ad blocker then.