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Is anyone still using their GVN60? I'm having a problem with mine, now: when the interface loads up, the message appears "Memory is full". If I okay that, the device loads okay, and shows my current position on the map without any problem. If, however, I try to plan a route, another message appears: "Cannot calculate the route", and this has (once) been followed by "Route memory is full". I've tried removing the various histories, and even reset from the menu, but no change. Garmin support say they only cover the maps themselves, and Kenwood don't have an answer, other than that it may be a hardware issue. I've looked at the device but there doesn't seem to be a reset button. Has anyone else experienced this, or have any suggestions? Thanks in advance!

Oh God, I used to love that book! I remember my father bought it when it first came out (he was an AA member at the time), and I would spend ages poring over the fold-out maps looking for the wildlife symbols, and looking at the gorgeous illustrations and photos. Whenever I saw that book, I was instantly on holiday in my mind. I must see if we still have a copy somewhere, you've whetted my appetite!

Turn your phone on its side! (I'm so sorry, I know that's mean of me, I just couldn't resist! Please forgive me!)

The new 5.1 Beta version of Carista now enables battery registration for VAG vehicles.

Just a couple of additions to AlastairHeff's excellent guide: if you have a Mac, you can also use the app "The Unarchiver" he mentioned to extract the GUPDATE.GCD file, no need for Windows! Also, you can find the most up-to-date map files (2020.30) here: https://www.navitotal.com/new-maps/city-navigator-europe-ntu-2020-fid-8360-t21582.html . Allegedly.

I don't know if this has changed on more recent models, but certainly on my 2015 SE-L Estate the answer is "yes" on all three counts. The seat bases do fold forwards (with a slight step), and can be removed altogether. Having done that, the rear seat backs do fold flat (I find it helps to remove the headrests first). I should add, I do have the variable boot floor (for the dog!).

I have an early (May 2015) Tsi 90 SEL Estate, and on that, you can rotate the rear seat squabs forward and then either leave them up against the back of the from seats or remove them altogether. Once that is done, you can then fold the rear seat backs flat, although depending how far back the front seats are, it is sometimes necessary to remove the rear headrests too. I'm in Bristol as well, so very happy if you want to arrange a side-by-side comparison (stop s******ing at the back, Pearson!).

I had exactly the same issues as Alan, and I have no doubt that T13's explanation is correct. However, on checking, I found that my software was not up-to-date (I was on 2.80), and that there is an update to 2.90 available at https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=9254. Having installed that, the unit is now correctly recognising the time and date. Hope this is of help. Paul

Ah, right. Oh, well! Many thanks for that info.

iOS 13.1 is out today...

Please excuse me if I am hijacking this thread, and Admin please move to a new thread if you feel that is appropriate. I am a bit confused: my Fabia is also a 15-plate (SE-L Combi), but the Bolero unit appears to be older than the op's: it shows the part number as 5Q0035820, and software version as 0138. It was serviced by the local main dealer for the first three annual services, so I would have assumed (stupidly?) that they would have installed any software or firmware updates necessary. Having said which, would the previously-mentioned 0253 update be correct for my unit, or is there a different one, and would some kind person (wink, wink) be able to send it to me? Thanks in advance!

He's 25 kilos. He also has a bony bum, so you feel all those kilos when he sits on your foot!

Okay, here are the photos I promised. Hopefully they give a better idea of how much space there is for the dog. The false floor was ordered with the car as an optional extra: I think it may have been around the £75 mark? The rubber boot-liner was listed as only compatible with the hatchback, but in fact it fits the estate perfectly. As you can see, the false floor gives useful extra hidden storage space beneath it: it also gives a near-flat surface front-to-back if you remove the rear seat squab before folding the seat backs. Hope this helps! Paul

Hi Andy. I have a Fabia III Estate. One of my main criteria was that the rear lip be low enough for my Irish Setter to jump in, as he is now advancing in years, and many cars are just that little bit too high. To avoid him jumping into a "well" I bought the optional false boot floor, which, as well as raising the floor to level with the lip, is very substantial and would certainly take the weight of a couple of dogs without a problem. As far as space is concerned, I wouldn't like to try putting a couple of Setters in there, but a brace of Greyhounds might be okay: I'll try to post a photo tomorrow to show the amount of space available. The dog guard I bought is an earlier version of the one shown here: http://arrows-uk.com/world-heavy-duty-mesh-headrest-guard-hatchback-estat-p-719.html?cPath=119_139_p2#slideshow. It does the job, and isn't too onerous to remove or reinstate when necessary. Paul

Gus, you have mail! Paul

See this thread: https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/381216-kenwood-satnav-owners-club/. Hopefully you'll find some useful info there.

I wouldn't bother getting the GVN-MIB1 now unless you can get it at a very good price: apparently it is no longer supported by Kenwood, and allegedly there will be no further (official) map updates for it.

I got the dealer to put the unit with the SD card slot under the glovebox purely so I could access the slot (relatively) easily: this was achieved with a large velcro sticker! I've had no problems with the unit reading SD cards. Maybe a problem with the extension lead?

Sorry, also found this: <http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/uksafetycameras-kenwood.php>

Yes, I use the Pocketgpsworld camera alerts. Here's the link to their forum explaining how it's done: <http://www.pocketgpsworld.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=96007>. Pocket GPS World - SatNavs | GPS | Speed Cameras Forums-viewtopic-Garmin GVN60.webloc

I could not possibly condone using map updates other than those from an official source. However, when that official source appears to be unwilling or unable to provide those updates, for a device for which they charge a considerable amount of money, one might find that Googling for "Kenwood SD28E EU NTU 2018.20" provides an interesting result...

Has anyone managed to get a map newer than 2016 for this unit? 2017 is nearly over!

I emailed Kenwood support ([email protected]) to find out when the 2017 maps would be available, as I don't want to pay for something that's already over a year out of date (the currently-available 2016 maps came out in May last year). Their response was: "Garmin have yet to release the 2017 maps- there is no actual ETA however we are hoping they will be released within the next month or so." Will have to see what other options are...

Another opinion, just to give balance... my Fab is a 2015 1.2 90 SEL Estate. The front windows don't bother me, I quickly got used to the way they work. And yes, the rear windows are manual, but I carry passengers in the back so rarely that it's not an issue (and those that I do carry haven't commented on it). Agree with the headlamps, but paid Halfords to fit better bulbs for me, so no ball ache or bleeding knuckles for me! Engine noise, well, pootling around I actually find it very quiet: if I put my foot down, I actually find the noise not unpleasant, it does have a slightly sporty timbre to it. I haven't experienced any of the damp/condensation issues, even with regularly carrying a wet dog in the back. Would I buy another? Absolutely, although I intend to keep this one as long as possible (£20 road tax being just one of the reasons). A budget feel? Not from my point of view, the car feels well put together and solid. In the interests of full disclosure, I should point out that my last car was a Vauxhall Meriva, so you may feel that that precludes my opinions from having any validity...

Thanks, that's useful info. Did you lose any of the original functionality of the built-in maps, e.g. Lane Guidance?