CamMiles

Dear Pab567, i'm guessing that you are connected to the MIB_helper channel on YT and the MIb software tools? If so, thanks for making these resources. I tried my unit's serial number at what the MIB site, but it was not recognised - perhaps because it is too old. I'm going away for a couple of weeks, but I would be interested to research what "modern" nav units can be fitted instead of the Columbus. It's not bad, considering the age, but it's not as well integrated with a modern iPhone as it could be and for sure there could be lots of nice features i don't even think of having now, by installing something new. many thanks to everyone for comments, very helpful and much appreciated. Nice to be able to keep my car running well! cheers Miles

Dear Varoom, very kind of you to reply and to share those details. I am finding it hard to credit that these somewhat dated files are not now provided by Skoda FoC, if they are not the latest version. They want £250 for this info even so. with your answers, at least I will be able to check which of the many second hand ones on ebay are the correct version for my unit. I am not having any issues except for the maps being old - they don't show any of the new A14 near here, for example. We just default to phones and Google maps now, but the integrated one would be nicer sometimes (less advert clutter!!) regards, Miles

Dear Rustynuts, I've been reading through these threads whilst trying to find the right upgrade for the Columbus in my 2012 Superb - I've run into a bit of a brick wall. The Unit serial is 3T0035680E - but that code gets a "none found" on the mib-helper.com site which otherwise looks to be exactly where I'd hope to find information. Skoda online portal does not help with my VIN - too old a model for online upgrades. Dealer says the most recent available map is 2019... and on DVD for a "high" price of course. I'd be willing to pay for an update, ideally on an SD card, but first I need to confirm what will work. It seems that you are the guru on this question, so having run out of luck elsewhere can I ask you which versions of SW and Maps I can safely upgrade to? Current HW ver is H61 Current SW Ver is 3984 (dealer says this was 2019 but I am not sure of this info) Map ver is Navteq 7690 Any information much appreciated. If you can supply an update SD Card, what would that cost? regards, Miles (Cambridge)