Kenwood (Garmin) Map Updates

[Protagonist]

Originally Posted by Haasman

On our 2016 the parking brake must be on to update the radio. I guess Kenwood thought this a wise safety item?

My Kenwood/Garmin is a DNX7180, and can be updated while the van is in motion. But I had to go into the Garmin setup screen to manually change that from the factory default, and I did it so long ago that I don't recall exactly what I had to change. I don't normally futz with the GPS while the vehicle is in motion, but if I have to activate the Detour function to find an alternate route, it's nice to be able to do it while the vehicle is in motion because the reason for the detour can also be the reason there's no place to stop and play with the GPS.

Besides, it's silly to be forced to stop just so that a front-seat passenger can do the trip planning on the GPS.

There's no guarantee that settings in newer units can be manually reset the way my DNX7180 was, but it's worth a try.

[VAtom]

Somehow all of my OEM maps disappeared from the GPS (DNX890HD) over the winter. Really. There was no SD card in the machine but I don't think there ever was.
But that isn't what brought me here.
Just some advice for those attempting to download SD updates through Garmin.

They don't recognize Chrome or Firefox browser for update function.

They also don't recognize the new MS Edge browser for those of you stupid lucky enough to have upgraded to Windows 10.

Luckily, you can still access the "hidden" Internet Explorer in 10. Hit the "windows" key and type "internet explorer" in the text box.

IE worked for me after a frustrating afternoon and I'm now a mappin' fool, $69 poorer with internet skilz I did not want or need.

[73shark]

That's interesting as I use Firefox to upgrade my Garmin.

[VAtom]

Originally Posted by 73shark

That's interesting as I use Firefox to upgrade my Garmin.

That's good. I tried both MS Edge and Chrome and intarw3bz forums said Firefox was also a "no go"...but I guess it's a "go go".

[jennian]

does anyone know what year is the latest kenwood garmin map update?

[Boxster1971]

Originally Posted by jennian

does anyone know what year is the latest kenwood garmin map update?

Does your 2014 have the Kenwood DNX7190HD or a newer version?

Enter your model number on this site to get software support info:
http://www2.jvckenwood.com/cs/ce/

Kenwood has transferred all map updates to Garmin. Go to this site and check for updates for your model.
https://kenwood.garmin.com/kenwood/s...playDeviceList

I just checked for my DNX7190HD and there is no new version yet available beyond the 2016 version I installed last fall. Here is what I have now:

DNX7190HD
North America
Unit ID: 1011112401
Map Version: City Navigator North America NT 2016.10-Map Only KNWD AOEM,April15