Every SatNav system I've seen has two distinct parts - the OS software and the map information. In the case of TomTom the software element is called Navcore. I was registered on a forum years ago when fixing my TomTom - hence my ID here too. Sad but true.
Each device has a unique identification code which has to correspond to a text file contained in the map folder. If the two don't match the OS won't "see" the maps. In the case a of standalone SatNav it is easy to interrogate the system and create the necessary match. I believe some people were able to update their devices indefinitely although, obviously, I would never condone such behaviour
Are all Maserati systems Garmin based? I don't know and I certainly haven't ever tried to interrogate such a system. If there is a way to safely access the system data, and if there are curious owners, a look at GPS Underground may provide some information.
Given that the official update disks are generic I would guess the ICE unit itself creates the "match" once the map data has been loaded. There may not be any such file on the disk itself.
Just logged into GPS Underground (first time in yonks) and there is a specific sub-forum dealing with Navteq for Alfa,Fiat & Lancia. Is this likely to be the same system for Maserati?
It has been suggested but the guy who confidently claimed he could upgrade it with an Alfa disk is missing, presumed lost.
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Here is the listing from the info.txt file on the CD. The rest of the files aren't ASCII and I can't read them..
View attachment 43880
Alternatively I'll be in the area in a week or so. Perhaps a sitdown could be worthwhile?
Will do. Will get in touch when I know my schedule. Can you attach the .txt file above to a PM?
I would but it wasn't me that posted the text. We've got our messages crossed
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Yes!
I don't even have alcohol as an excuse.