pobrown Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 I've upgraded the firmware on my Premium Nav unit this week: Old version: VD12102F New version: VD12103A According to the release documents, it is mostly bug-fixes but the main one for me was it fixes an issue with the split-screen nav mode where the turn-by-turn icons are displayed empty. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verbout Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Did you have a Yellow Fiat Coupe Phil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pobrown Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Nope. Never owned a fiat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose1940 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Hi Phil, did you do the upgrade yourself via the portal or did you get the dealer to do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pobrown Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 I did it myself but it isn't available on the portal. You need to get the files from https://www.lexus-tech.eu Do a search for ECU Software updates (even though this isn't for the ECU) and enter your VIN number. It will ask for the technical services bulletin number which is BE-0081L-1113 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayaans Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 3 hours ago, pobrown said: I did it myself but it isn't available on the portal. You need to get the files from https://www.lexus-tech.eu Do a search for ECU Software updates (even though this isn't for the ECU) and enter your VIN number. It will ask for the technical services bulletin number which is BE-0081L-1113 How do you update it again, just download it to a USB and then?........... Also does the USB have to empty of other content? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pobrown Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 Blank USB. Unzip download - copy the files HASHLIST.DAT and LOADING.KWI to USB (don't create any folders - USB should only have these two files on) Enter service mode (hold Menu and switch lights on/off 3 times) Select Service Information Select Program Update Insert USB and the OK button should light up. Please be careful in the service mode - don't play around with things unless you are sure with what they do 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilWebster Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Thanks pobrown update complete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blisteringblue Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Thanks for this I am tempted myself for a little update, but my VIN shows 2 files VC03101G Multimedia Update of version F BE-0081L-1113 VD12103A Multimedia Replacement for all previous EMVN software BE-0081L-1113 Will try and see what is what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pobrown Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 VD12103A is the most recent version. Not sure why the other is displayed (it did for me too) as it is quite old now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blisteringblue Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Thanks, updated fine. I was already on VD12102C so the other was indeed far too old. Will see if I notice any difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve44 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I updated mine today too. Also was shown both the old and new versions same as Blistering Blue. Couple of tips for others, USB stick needs to be formatted as FAT32. You need to register with the Lexus EU service portal, but the download is free. Can't see any differences so far, seems faster to navigate yet again. Care to share the change document? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BigChange Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 I'm a bit of a technodumbo and this all looks horribly complicated and fraught with mistake possibilities. Is it not the sort of thing that Lexus do (for free) as a matter of course during a service or perhaps by specific appointment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbers Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 50 minutes ago, BigChange said: I'm a bit of a technodumbo and this all looks horribly complicated and fraught with mistake possibilities. Is it not the sort of thing that Lexus do (for free) as a matter of course during a service or perhaps by specific appointment? I wish they did, but, in my experience, they don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinBarber Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 1 hour ago, BigChange said: I'm a bit of a technodumbo and this all looks horribly complicated and fraught with mistake possibilities. Is it not the sort of thing that Lexus do (for free) as a matter of course during a service or perhaps by specific appointment? They will if you say your system has been hanging/crashing as they will perform the upgrade under warranty. Once your warranty is expired they may charge you labour for performing the upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve44 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I upgraded to the latest version last weekend and its been all pretty good so far. The display of junctions on the F-Sport colour display is better, they seem clearer and the distance counts down now, they also seem more consistent in appearing, but then how would I know !?! Motorway junctions still don't appear, not sure if they are meant to. The distance countdown is also out of sync between the main display and the instrument one - it lags behind. Main improvement is another increase in speed of response and general snappiness, it keeps getting better, with less noticeable pauses. Routing is still a bit hit and miss, it definitely prefers motorway/main roads and road where there are no traffic info for, it assumes must be quicker. For those who haven't upgraded yet, I'd say no reason not to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhardman Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Hi, I too upgraded the firmware to VD12103A for my premium sat nav on IS300h SE. This as resolved a long standing problem and that is the favourites in my telephone address book now stay their, previously I lost them as soon as I turned off ignition which was very annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganzoom Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Just done update, interface is now much quicker. Should have been like this from the start, but good to see it now sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayaans Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Still haven't got around to this. Once update is complete do you have to get out of service mode? And if so how do you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve44 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Just turn the car off and on again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayaans Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 On 12/06/2016 at 6:49 AM, Steve44 said: Just turn the car off and on again. Ah simple enough. Ill give it a go - hopefully wont screw anything up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluenose1940 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 58 minutes ago, rayaans said: Ah simple enough. Ill give it a go - hopefully wont screw anything up Hi Rayaan, is it likely that you will post your findings when you have done the update please. I am toying with the idea of doing mine very soon and it will be interesting to see how easy or tricky the job might be. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayaans Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 59 minutes ago, bluenose1940 said: Hi Rayaan, is it likely that you will post your findings when you have done the update please. I am toying with the idea of doing mine very soon and it will be interesting to see how easy or tricky the job might be. Many thanks. Yep I can do - Ive just realised that I dont have any USB sticks! Oh my days how the "cloud" has changed us!! Ive ordered one, should come in a few days and ill have a go to see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
200h Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 just tried the update and no issues after update applied will have to see what its like in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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