Software :)

[andy65b]

I have it confirmed, there is no Australian Nissan with Standard (Factory) GPS. So no Nissan maps, the unit's use an add on box/wiring GPS that is either dealer fitted (option) or is installed at the dock, in the Nissan holding yard when 'imported' for an Aussie owner. Nothing is installed at the Factory...

As stated the unit uses Siemans software via a memory card of which there is a chance I can get to see one soon. Presumeably, it can be replicated. Incidentially it is a $330 spare part as an upgrade and it is installed in the car behind the glovebox of a Murano and Patrol. It stays with the car in order to work and is not downloaded via a disc.

Does this help?

Unfortunatley I don't think this will help. What we need are the digital maps that can then be coded correctley to work off DVD in the right orientation in Aust.

Cheers

Andy

[Stephen Thorpe]

Unfortunatley I don't think this will help. What we need are the digital maps that can then be coded correctley to work off DVD in the right orientation in Aust.

Cheers

Andy

Yes I think you are right, but this card will have the maps on them, just not sure what format that they are in.

To compare with my Mobile Phone GPS Software (Sorry if that is a bit crude) that I downloaded off the net, I think that the program that runs the maps will need to be able to read it. So if it is a Nissan Aust part, then the format may be close, even if it is just a Seimans unit.

Either way there is no other unit installed in an Australian Nissan and I don't think we will find another option.

As a guess, perhaps Nissan has a commercial agreement with Siemans and globally all maps are in this fomat. Without finding the files and taking a look at them in comparision with the Japan maps we will never now.

Just a long shot... but one that I will try to investigate.

[dj_82]

Just curios as to how the Japanese to English conversion is going? I am looking at buying a V35 and would like to convert all.

[Chris Rogers]

Yes I think you are right, but this card will have the maps on them, just not sure what format that they are in.

To compare with my Mobile Phone GPS Software (Sorry if that is a bit crude) that I downloaded off the net, I think that the program that runs the maps will need to be able to read it. So if it is a Nissan Aust part, then the format may be close, even if it is just a Seimans unit.

Either way there is no other unit installed in an Australian Nissan and I don't think we will find another option.

As a guess, perhaps Nissan has a commercial agreement with Siemans and globally all maps are in this fomat. Without finding the files and taking a look at them in comparision with the Japan maps we will never now.

Just a long shot... but one that I will try to investigate.

actually no. nissan has agreements with suppliers of maps world wide - ZENRIN - US market. Xenavi - Japan market, Siemens/VDO - Oz market.

been down this path already and I donated a siemens disc quite a while ago.

have a quick dig on this. it has been covered already.

[HERV35]

The guys from Xanavi in Russia are working on a conversion for the computer from Jap to English for all the screens except the GPS functions. They have said this would be ready around June.

It is as simple as putting in a disc in your DVD rom drive, press a few buttons on screen and then the computer is upgraded to English.

Price is not confirmed and timing still to be locked in but pushing for it as soon as possible.

Cheers

Andy

G'day,

Any updates on the language conversions from Xanavi yet

Cheers

Jason

[andy65b]

G'day,

Any updates on the language conversions from Xanavi yet

Cheers

Jason

Not quite ready but should be ready very soon.

Cheers

Andy

[HERV35]

Not quite ready but should be ready very soon.

Cheers

Andy

Thanks Andy,

Great work, keep us posted

Jason

[danai]

Not quite ready but should be ready very soon.

Cheers

Andy

Please put my name on too.

cheers

danny

[skylinesrus]

wow just went through all 8 pages. i have a 2003 model i think but it has a dvd rom. can mine be converted

but from the imformation i've read no. but just wondering r they making 1 for the 2003 models? and r they making the english buttons?

Edited August 31, 2008 by skylinesrus

[maclarenf1]

wow just went through all 8 pages. i have a 2003 model i think but it has a dvd rom. can mine be converted

but from the imformation i've read no. but just wondering r they making 1 for the 2003 models? and r they making the english buttons?

English button kits come up in ebay from time to time for V35

[hullcity1]

Not quite ready but should be ready very soon.

Cheers

Andy

i'm interested in the conversion as well.

Any idea on cost?

[Chris Rogers]

English button kits come up in ebay from time to time for V35

and I sell them as part of a compliance package when I do the cars here in brissy.

[turbosuk]

hay chris do you sell them sepeartely if so how much

[t0rpy]

im also interested if you sell them separatly cris, and is it just a sticker kit?

P.s. im hanging for the english conversion discs for the tv!!

kari

[BLISTC]

also interested in english buttons

i dont want a sticker though id rather prefer proper replacement buttons

[whtbox]

I'm interested with the whole conversion.

Also the button and not into the stickies

[BLISTC]

does anyone have pics of this english button installed in a V35 just wondering what it looks like completed job

-mark

[Chris Rogers]

I have a few shot of them done. flick me an email and I'll send you one or two shots.

I have a HV35 in he workshop now with this exact thing being done.

[Chris Rogers]

here is the HV 35 one I just finished doing. note garmin nav above. the car is a 2002 sedan.

[whtbox]

that's the american's G35 buttons right? How much will it cost approx?