I would like a 2012 0r 2012 DVD to use with my 2009 NAV unit.

 

I thought there were posts in the C6 gen section with links to make your own. If not, ebay has them for about $100 each.

 

I used search, but found no such url or set of posts before starting the thread. I have v 5.0 w/my 2009 NAV unit.

I'd love to find an update.

 

I guess it has been a few years since I saw the links

This post has part numbers and info on other cars that use the same dvd, maybe you'll find a cheap one somewhere.

 

I have upgraded my DVD every year since 2009, always thinking that something new will be on the newer versions, but the roads that were built 2-4 years ago are still missing.
Not worth the extra $$ to update every year. I bet the 2009 -2012 is not much different, maybe a few new POI's.

You would need a Dual Layer DVD Burner, or the following instructions are useless to make a copy of your original disc.

Backup any GM NAV DISC
First of all, this is not to encourage any type of piracy, I am just trying to pass on information that I found on how to backup your ORIGINAL GM Nav disc.

1 - Download and install a program called IMGBURN (Freeware just google)
2 - Open ImgBurn and select "Create image file from disc"
3 - Leave all the setting at the default. It will then create an ISO file of the disc. Save it on your PC, it will be big, over 8 GIGS.
4 - You will need a regular Dual Layer DVD burner and a Verbatim DL + R blank disc (don't bother trying any other brand, trust me)
5 - Open up ImgBurn program click "Write image file to disc". Select your saved ISO file you created earlier, leave all settings at default.
6 - Put in your blank Verbatim DL+R (Dual layer) disc. And then click the disc icon at the bottom of the ImgBurn screen. Let it do it's magic. Depending on burn speed it may take an hour to write and verify the disc.
7 - test it out on your Nav unit. If you see the disc read error message, try to burn another one and verify you have used the correct disc type.

Hope This helps

 

so you can just burn them and give them to your friends?

 

Exactly where in this thread does it say anything like that?????
The back up disc is simply to use so the original does not get scratched so you can sell it on "parts for sale" a few years later when you buy a new version ::

 

It was not a statement....it was a question.

 

Sorry, Yes you can make a copy of the original disc, supposedly for your own personal use.

 

Just bought a 2009 Convertible with Nav. Looked and saw that this is a version 5 disc? I read somewhere they are up to version 9? IS this the latest and where can I get the newest? Thanks.

 

GM will sell you one for $200

I'd look on ebay first