Does no-one else think it is outrageous that VAG does not supply new sat nav map updates after only 5 years from last module production ?

For example Skoda Octavia Mk3 Amundsen MIB 1 module ended production in 2015, so no more fresh maps after 2020.

 

Even if they charged us it would not be so bad - and perhaps cut down map size if their replacement module map uses more Gb. 

My 2015 Octavia has plenty life left, and I resent having to use a small mobile phone map app, on a wobbly mount, trailing cable, tiny buttons, 

And lose the centre dash display - It is like having a dog and barking yourself

Edited 9 September, 20241 yr by AlanRobertson

If yours is an Amundsen MIB1 then there is this workaround posted by @Tell.  It will get you 2023 maps.. I've done it successfully.

 

There is a 2023 mib1 map on mibsolution.one which Seat drivers have been able to use with a part number shuffle. Seat never got mapcare or rather had to fork out for map updates unless you use workarounds. Not sure of the Skoda position on mapcare in mib1, it got dropped in mib2. Lucky souls whilst Audi users are in the same boat.

 

The workaround in mib1 appears to be edit DBInfo file with notepad.

 

PartNumber1="your old part number"
PartNumber="your old part number"

Edit the the new map file two parameters too:

PartNumber1="your old part number"
PartNumber="your old part number"

Obviously your your old part number is your old part number. Use the notepad editor if Windows.

 

You might not need the part number on Skoda... pass on that, but if you do it appears to be just carrying forward you old

 

PartNumber1="your old part number"
PartNumber="your old part number"

 

The unit being tethered on what was originally in place.

 

The file is  P106_N60S3MIBS2_EU_NT (8V0060866S):

 

https://mibsolution.one/#/1/15/MSTD

 

 

 

Always take a copy of the map file before deleting the contents !.

 

 

Yes it has been done on Skodas since I recall mentioning the Seat firmware code and the one it worked on was in a similar sequence but Skoda. So it updates definitely if on a more recent version of the firmware mentioned, the map release and workaround but you need to take a copy of the existing maps before you start. People delete the maps and you need information from it... then you have to ask others for a copy.

 

A 32gb mib2 card is useful in the process saves hacking down the maps to fit the existing mib1 card which is 16gb. Any old Ebay mib2 card. The CID of these cards is recognised by mib1.

 

The maps themselves were an Audi release for their customer base which is interchangeable. The success seems to be on using the more recent firmware. The text above of carrying forward your old part number enables the update with the firmware. It's what Seat people have been doing but also works with Skoda units. My old contribution on this one is buy an old mib2 card just to smooth out the process rather than fiddling copying stuff backwards and forwards in test. You do need to get a reboot in of the unit in changing maps cards, that long press on the on/off switch else it won't read the card a fresh. Think some may stumble on that as well.

Just to clarify the Skoda good news stories with this are here:

 

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/511425-amundsen-mib1-maps-update/?do=findComment&comment=5871771

 

Seat people found the Seat 480 firmware was what they needed, Skoda people the Skoda 490 so it appears. That was my conclusion as to how it's done. The edits as shown in the link plus having the relevant firmware installed then you can enjoy 2023 Here Maps release on your mib1 standard. Mib2 SD card saves hacking the files around to fit the mib1 16gb card and lastly don't do anything without backing up your existing mib1 card if you aren't prepared to buy a mib2 card. Either way take a copy else it may end in tears.

Edited 14 September, 20241 yr by Tell