C6 needs Nav update
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2nd Gear
Joined: May 2021
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C6 needs Nav update
Hello, I just picked up a 2006 Vette but the NAV system does not appear to ever been updated.
Where can I find a current copy of this as I was lost on the My Chevy site.
What version should I be looking for.
Thanks for any assistance
Where can I find a current copy of this as I was lost on the My Chevy site.
What version should I be looking for.
Thanks for any assistance
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2013
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2016 is the last nav upgrade disc for the C6.
You can pick a copy of it from Ebay for around $30.
Also, may need the radio upgrade disc for the sat problem if it not displaying time. That one you can burn yourself.
https://www.thecorvettemechanic.com/...3660#post23660
You can pick a copy of it from Ebay for around $30.
Also, may need the radio upgrade disc for the sat problem if it not displaying time. That one you can burn yourself.
https://www.thecorvettemechanic.com/...3660#post23660
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 86
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From: Powell, OH
Trash your Nav unit. That thing was outdated when new. It is 2021 - get a proper head unit with wireless Android Auto (and wireless CarPlay for the Sheeple), then add front and rear cameras since they are cheap and easy to do. It will even integrate into your factory microphone so no need to slap one of those tacky microphones somewhere like so many people here have done.
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I agree with the others that have said dump the stock head unit. The factory Nav even with the latest update is not going to be anywhere close to as good as running Google Maps or Waze on a phone with AndroidAuto (or Carplay). Plus with a new headunit you can add backup camera and if you want front camera.
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2nd Gear
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Thanks for Info
Thank you All for the info and suggestions.
I want to get past the first few payments before making upgrades like changing out the HU.
I do plan on going to one that includes bluetooth & hotspot support with front and rear cameras with Nav support.
Its amazing that my old Garmon thats about 20 years old I still get annual updates and features, but GM will bail on their customers after just a few years.
I want to get past the first few payments before making upgrades like changing out the HU.
I do plan on going to one that includes bluetooth & hotspot support with front and rear cameras with Nav support.
Its amazing that my old Garmon thats about 20 years old I still get annual updates and features, but GM will bail on their customers after just a few years.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 3,123
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From: Miami FL
Thank you All for the info and suggestions.
I want to get past the first few payments before making upgrades like changing out the HU.
I do plan on going to one that includes bluetooth & hotspot support with front and rear cameras with Nav support.
Its amazing that my old Garmon thats about 20 years old I still get annual updates and features, but GM will bail on their customers after just a few years.
I want to get past the first few payments before making upgrades like changing out the HU.
I do plan on going to one that includes bluetooth & hotspot support with front and rear cameras with Nav support.
Its amazing that my old Garmon thats about 20 years old I still get annual updates and features, but GM will bail on their customers after just a few years.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2020
Posts: 118
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From: Central PA
Agreed. One of the best things I did to mine. The Bose stereo was so dated it was a constant reminder that although the car was new to me, it was an old car. Had a new stereo put in with Android Auto, GPS, Bluetooth, handsfree calls/texts, and backup cam. Makes a huge difference in bringing the car to modern times, IMO.
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: SC
Thank you All for the info and suggestions.
I want to get past the first few payments before making upgrades like changing out the HU.
I do plan on going to one that includes bluetooth & hotspot support with front and rear cameras with Nav support.
Its amazing that my old Garmon thats about 20 years old I still get annual updates and features, but GM will bail on their customers after just a few years.
I want to get past the first few payments before making upgrades like changing out the HU.
I do plan on going to one that includes bluetooth & hotspot support with front and rear cameras with Nav support.
Its amazing that my old Garmon thats about 20 years old I still get annual updates and features, but GM will bail on their customers after just a few years.
PS I use my Garmin when I want competent NAV.
Last edited by dr_gallup; May 22, 2021 at 10:17 AM.
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Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Grand Island, Florida
We find that WAZE works MUCH more accurately and timely than the nav. on the Vette or on my wife's Genesis. I mean we hear
LEO's ahead, truck next to highway, etc, - spot on and very clear enunciation (this would depend on the voice quality of the phone.
LEO's ahead, truck next to highway, etc, - spot on and very clear enunciation (this would depend on the voice quality of the phone.
