I've been wanting to check the map version of my car since I collected it and possibly consider updating it to the latest 2017 version but unusually I have struggled to find the "how to" answer here for an L405.

So a search further a field came up with the required info and for the benefit of others here's how you check: Pics are from my car though

First off select Destination Entry from the Nav Menu and you should be at the following screen:

is the version not in the 'map change/upgrade' menu .[thats if you have one like the L322] ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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Stan, I did read that thread and as far as I am aware, unlike an L322, there is no “map upgrade” menu on an L405 and this method is the only way to identify the map version

Andy. 2015 L405 SDV8 Autobiography, Indus Silver with Black Pack.
SWMBO: 22MY Defender 110 HSE X Dynamic, Gondwana Stone.
Gone: 2014 Discovery 4 HSE Luxury Firenze Red
Gone: 2006MY Java Black TD6 Autobiography
Gone: 2013 Jaguar XKR Convertible, Italian Racing Red with Ivory Seats
Gone: 2010MY Stornoway Grey TDV8 Vogue SE with RSE
Gone: 2008 Disco 3 HSE, Hybrid Tv + Retro-fit RSE System & DVD
Gone: 2003 Epsom Green 4.4i Vogue, LPG, Mk4 Nav, BMW Bluetooth Phone, Hybrid Tv Tuner,

ok thanks chap  ... - .- -.




Y. O. L. O.
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From where would one buy the activation code please? And for how much? I'm only interested in legit but always thought that new maps would be very expensive.

been looking for this for ages!

thanks!

...so where's the cheapest place to buy an update?

There’s only one place to get them from - here @ £169 +postage

ahhh thanks.

would have thought dealerships could have been played off against one another to supply.

Good point - possible I suppose - maybe worth a message to Dan

As far as I am aware the dealers have to source the upgrade from the same place.

While it may be possible to locate the map data from other “sources” the software is protected by the need for a unique activation code generated from the full VIN number of the vehicle it’s being installed on. Without the activation code you cannot start the upgrade process.

I am mindful of the forum rules but “if” there were alternative sources for the activation codes would this not allow for a degree of competition? I’ve never been a fan of a pricing monopoly but if the upgrade was available at less than £100 rather than the £174.80 I am sure the uptake would be more than double

I remember a decade ago a friend of mine installing Windows 7 on various pc’s with a block of genuine licences not purchased from MS

Andy. 2015 L405 SDV8 Autobiography, Indus Silver with Black Pack.
SWMBO: 22MY Defender 110 HSE X Dynamic, Gondwana Stone.
Gone: 2014 Discovery 4 HSE Luxury Firenze Red
Gone: 2006MY Java Black TD6 Autobiography
Gone: 2013 Jaguar XKR Convertible, Italian Racing Red with Ivory Seats
Gone: 2010MY Stornoway Grey TDV8 Vogue SE with RSE
Gone: 2008 Disco 3 HSE, Hybrid Tv + Retro-fit RSE System & DVD
Gone: 2003 Epsom Green 4.4i Vogue, LPG, Mk4 Nav, BMW Bluetooth Phone, Hybrid Tv Tuner,

well, someone seems to be selling them with the activation codes.



mod edit,link deleted..

not sure if these are genuine or not but adhering to forum rules and airing on the side of caution ,i have deleted the link..

Would suggest you hold off buying a map update for a L405 - The 2018 maps are due out int he next 4-6 weeks! I am just waiting to upgrade myself!

probably won't make a difference waiting for 2018 update. After a few years they stop providing any new releases for older systems regardless what date they print on the front of the box. For example my old 2012 L322 had the "latest update" for that car but it never went past 2010 data.

For 405's with the older infotainment / nav system the latest update may be April 2016 as Andy has pointed out - even though they are selling it as the 2017 USB. Any 2018 release may be just for the later / newer systems.

don't take my word for it though, I would love to be proved wrong.

Fleagle_UK wrote:

ahhh thanks.

would have thought dealerships could have been played off against one another to supply.

I hate to violently disagree with any comment in the forum, but I am afraid I must! Whilst I’m all I favour of a bit of profit and commerce.....

I’m of the view, that a minor bit of software updating should be FREE as part of any service for a luxury car brand- after all the main dealers take our pants down anyway, & a little “give me” wouldn’t cost so much.

JLR could cover the minor cost by not giving a car away to be smashed up for some new Hollywood movie

Perhaps we actually agree then....  Filters are in fact so good that in certain circumstances, when the ambient air is already polluted, a diesel car will tend to extract more particles from the air than it emits. Emissions Analytics worked with........etc etc

He who dies with the most toys wins...