Which Sat Nav Do I Have? Tns300? 310? 200?

[BenN74]

Hi, I have just recently purchased an Avensis 53plate T Spirit D 4D after my 02 GS was written off by a learner driver. I am extremely happy with the car, but need some advice. My new Avensis has built in Sat Nav, the one that flips up from the dashboard and has a remote control that attaches to the centre between the chairs. I am looking to update this to the latest maps etc and I have seen some discs on e-bay, however I have no idea whether this unit is a TNS200, 300 or 310? All it says when I click on DVD on the system is Version 1? Can anyone help me? I do not want to buy a disc I cannot use, or worse still damages/messes up my sat nav, as it is working now but I would like to update the maps if possible. Also are the DVD's generic? I do not need a specific DVD from Toyota for my unit do I? Any guidance would be most appreciated. Thanks!

[erik1971]

Hello,

Do you have a picture ?

I have a 2005 Avensis with a simple navigation system (turn-by-turn). This is NOT with a remote control.

It is called a TNS310plus (TNS310+).

[BenN74]

Yes I have a pic, looks like this one!

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff52/tc...3178_resize.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff52/tc...3179_resize.jpg

PS. mine's a manual not an auto like the pic, but everything on the dash/centre is identical.

I've downloaded the latest 2006-2007 maps for tns300/tns310 and I'm gonna burn them onto a dual layer DVD tonight and pop it in, I hope if it doesn't work it just doesn't work, I'll cry if it screws it!

[Pjotr]

Yes I have a pic, looks like this one!

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff52/tc...3178_resize.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff52/tc...3179_resize.jpg

PS. mine's a manual not an auto like the pic, but everything on the dash/centre is identical.

I've downloaded the latest 2006-2007 maps for tns300/tns310 and I'm gonna burn them onto a dual layer DVD tonight and pop it in, I hope if it doesn't work it just doesn't work, I'll cry if it screws it!

Ben,

where did u get 06/07 maps, mine's a 55 so new maps would be nice (if u can get it work that is..)

[BenN74]

After a great deal of searching, and I do mean a great deal I found them on some torrent site, Mr T wants almost £200 for the same disc on his map update site and I wasn't gonna pay that. I have a Tomtom Go 520, from when I had my old Avensis and I only paid £194 for the whole unit, but I like the built in flip up screen, it'd be nice if it did speed camera warnings. Anyway, I've burned them onto a double layer DVD (the files over 7Gig so will only fit on Dual Layer, and the comments said it needed to be a DVD+R DL, not DVD-R DL for some reason), anyway I'm gonna go outside and start scrabbling about under my passenger seat to swap em over, hopefully I'll have new maps (and updated graphics would be nice), if your happy to cover postage and the cost of a disc I can send you one, let's see if it works first, I shall report back shortly. PS does your sat nav have the colour screen like mine then? Is it a TNS300?

[matty2767]

have they updated the software to run the new full screen sat nav then because my disks are 07/08 ver 1 E10. the data on them maybe different for the tns 300.

[BenN74]

It works!! I now have 2006-2007 maps! It doesn't change the graphics or how you use it in any way, which is kinda good cause I've only got the instructions for mine, newer graphics would have been nice, but hey, for free I'm happy wiv new maps! I didn't know there was a 2008 one as per the post above, I'll have to keep my eye out for it, from 2003 to 2007's good enough for now tho!

DVD Info now reads as per this pic;

http://www.faceparty.com/pb/2168/images/be...ce_31935286.jpg

:D :D :D :D

[Luke-v]

I need updated maps for my TNS 300 (the one without the colour display.

According to my 2003 maps, I live in a field... :(

[erik1971]

I need updated maps for my TNS 300 (the one without the colour display.

According to my 2003 maps, I live in a field... :(

I did download the 2006/2007 maps for the TNS310+ system (turn-by-turn).

I burned it on a Verbatim Dual Layer + DVD.

The first impression was that is was working: BUT....it seems that the DVD player could not read the DVD as it should do.

The file (> 7 Gbyte) is a NERO Burning Rom image. The burning on my DVD burner goes very well.

Does anyone has any ideas ???

[asim1230]

It works!! I now have 2006-2007 maps! It doesn't change the graphics or how you use it in any way, which is kinda good cause I've only got the instructions for mine, newer graphics would have been nice, but hey, for free I'm happy wiv new maps! I didn't know there was a 2008 one as per the post above, I'll have to keep my eye out for it, from 2003 to 2007's good enough for now tho!

DVD Info now reads as per this pic;

http://www.faceparty.com/pb/2168/images/be...ce_31935286.jpg

:D :D :D :D

[mannor]

After a great deal of searching, and I do mean a great deal I found them on some torrent site, Mr T wants almost £200 for the same disc on his map update site and I wasn't gonna pay that. I have a Tomtom Go 520, from when I had my old Avensis and I only paid £194 for the whole unit, but I like the built in flip up screen, it'd be nice if it did speed camera warnings. Anyway, I've burned them onto a double layer DVD (the files over 7Gig so will only fit on Dual Layer, and the comments said it needed to be a DVD+R DL, not DVD-R DL for some reason), anyway I'm gonna go outside and start scrabbling about under my passenger seat to swap em over, hopefully I'll have new maps (and updated graphics would be nice), if your happy to cover postage and the cost of a disc I can send you one, let's see if it works first, I shall report back shortly. PS does your sat nav have the colour screen like mine then? Is it a TNS300?

Ben, I have been trying to get a copy of tns310+ for a while now as my avensis ( 05 ) only has tms300, I also downloaded the file from a torrent site, unzipped the file and tried produce a dvd, but my system does not recognize a double layer dvd,

If I pay for the costs s their any chance that you could supply on for me.

[Munna]

Hi

I have a 2003 Toyota Avensis T Spirit and it didnt come with any DVD. How do I know which ones is right for me??

I have also downloaded and made a copy of the DVD using imgburn as they suggest in the torrent. I am using a Memorex DVD +R DL. The system recognises that a DVD is inserted but nothing else happens.

Can anyone help. please

[happy hammer]

Hi

I have a 03 plate Avensis TA 1.8 and haven't got a clue what version sat nav I have. How can I find out?

I've just returned from holiday in France (and have booked again for next year) and would like to upgrade to a Europe map, when I enquired at Toyota dealership ( I know, don't shoot me down), they were quoting silly money for a Europe DVD, he said I'd be better buying a Tom Tom Europe ?

Are there downloadable europe versions that would be compatable with mine?

[Q.S.]

Hi

I have a 03 plate Avensis TA 1.8 and haven't got a clue what version sat nav I have. How can I find out?

I've just returned from holiday in France (and have booked again for next year) and would like to upgrade to a Europe map, when I enquired at Toyota dealership ( I know, don't shoot me down), they were quoting silly money for a Europe DVD, he said I'd be better buying a Tom Tom Europe ?

Are there downloadable europe versions that would be compatable with mine?

If yours is DVD based, then its the TNS300/310, the TNS200 is cd based. The sat nav unit should be in the boot or under the passenger seat. It should have the model type on its id. plate, or just eject the disc and see what it says on the disc.

Toyota charge far too much for the discs (can't see anyone with any sense paying their price)so if you want to use a sat nav, buy a Tom Tom instead. Far cheaper in the long run

[happy hammer]

Thank for you help QS, I think mine might be cd based, I'll have a scramble under the passenger seat tonight and have a look.

[ifritxp]

You know control unit (TNS) have?

I seek the same thing

Thank you

[Paulius LT]

You know control unit (TNS) have?

I seek the same thing

Thank you

ups sorry. not for u...

[j_jabbar]

Hi

I have a 2003 Toyota Avensis T Spirit and it didnt come with any DVD. How do I know which ones is right for me??

I have also downloaded and made a copy of the DVD using imgburn as they suggest in the torrent. I am using a Memorex DVD +R DL. The system recognises that a DVD is inserted but nothing else happens.

Can anyone help. please

Greetings

I just downloaded 2006/2007 version and got a DVD+R DL from eBay 99p copied it using nero popped it in the car waited and waited and waited and finally after 10 mins or so it sprang to life. has been working fine ever since. Oh on my first attempt, used a verbatim and it did not recognise the software, strange.

[Aamir2892]

I need updated maps for my TNS 300 (the one without the colour display.

According to my 2003 maps, I live in a field... :(

I did download the 2006/2007 maps for the TNS310+ system (turn-by-turn).

I burned it on a Verbatim Dual Layer + DVD.

The first impression was that is was working: BUT....it seems that the DVD player could not read the DVD as it should do.

The file (> 7 Gbyte) is a NERO Burning Rom image. The burning on my DVD burner goes very well.

Does anyone has any ideas ???

Where did you download it from? I have the same sat nav but i have the 2004-2005 disc. Really wanted to get the new map but Toyota charge ***** just for the DVD disc.

[Aamir2892]

Yes I have a pic, looks like this one!

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff52/tc...3178_resize.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff52/tc...3179_resize.jpg

PS. mine's a manual not an auto like the pic, but everything on the dash/centre is identical.

I've downloaded the latest 2006-2007 maps for tns300/tns310 and I'm gonna burn them onto a dual layer DVD tonight and pop it in, I hope if it doesn't work it just doesn't work, I'll cry if it screws it!

That sat navs mint looks good! ;)

[j_jabbar]

I need updated maps for my TNS 300 (the one without the colour display.

According to my 2003 maps, I live in a field... :(

I did download the 2006/2007 maps for the TNS310+ system (turn-by-turn).

I burned it on a Verbatim Dual Layer + DVD.

The first impression was that is was working: BUT....it seems that the DVD player could not read the DVD as it should do.

The file (> 7 Gbyte) is a NERO Burning Rom image. The burning on my DVD burner goes very well.

Does anyone has any ideas ???

Where did you download it from? I have the same sat nav but i have the 2004-2005 disc. Really wanted to get the new map but Toyota charge ***** just for the DVD disc.

http://www.torrentreactor.net/torrents/126...2007-Europa-DVD

[Dr Sam]

It works!! I now have 2006-2007 maps! It doesn't change the graphics or how you use it in any way, which is kinda good cause I've only got the instructions for mine, newer graphics would have been nice, but hey, for free I'm happy wiv new maps! I didn't know there was a 2008 one as per the post above, I'll have to keep my eye out for it, from 2003 to 2007's good enough for now tho!

DVD Info now reads as per this pic;

http://www.faceparty.com/pb/2168/images/be...ce_31935286.jpg

:D :D :D :D

Hi BenN74,

I have Avensis 05 D4D T Spirit. The pictures you showed earlier about yours - mine looks like the same.

Can you please tell me what type of Satnav unit it is? In the Owner Mannual its say its a Generation 1. Pleaes do shed light on this.

I have also downloaded 2006-07 maps burn on Verbatin DVD - R DL.............. But didnt work. Gives error "Unable to read Map DVD."

May be it is beacuse of - R DL. please do give some help on this as well if you can.

Thanks

Sam

[Dr Sam]

Hi Guys,

Today i have tried copying on another DVD. this time it was verbatim + R DL. but unfortunately this didnt work either. Gives me "Unable to read Maps DVD."

Can anybody give some help please ......

Thanks

[j_jabbar]

It works!! I now have 2006-2007 maps! It doesn't change the graphics or how you use it in any way, which is kinda good cause I've only got the instructions for mine, newer graphics would have been nice, but hey, for free I'm happy wiv new maps! I didn't know there was a 2008 one as per the post above, I'll have to keep my eye out for it, from 2003 to 2007's good enough for now tho!

DVD Info now reads as per this pic;

http://www.faceparty.com/pb/2168/images/be...ce_31935286.jpg

:D :D :D :D

Hi BenN74,

I have Avensis 05 D4D T Spirit. The pictures you showed earlier about yours - mine looks like the same.

Can you please tell me what type of Satnav unit it is? In the Owner Mannual its say its a Generation 1. Pleaes do shed light on this.

I have also downloaded 2006-07 maps burn on Verbatin DVD - R DL.............. But didnt work. Gives error "Unable to read Map DVD."

May be it is beacuse of - R DL. please do give some help on this as well if you can.

Thanks

Sam

Greetings

I also tried burning on verbatin but got the same error. Then I burned again using Aone 8x speed DVD+R 'DUAL LAYER' and it worked. can purhase single cd thru eBay. I don't think it works with Verbatin...Don;t know why..Anyway if anybody finds the 2008/2009 versions to download please post link...Cheers.

[Dr Sam]

It works!! I now have 2006-2007 maps! It doesn't change the graphics or how you use it in any way, which is kinda good cause I've only got the instructions for mine, newer graphics would have been nice, but hey, for free I'm happy wiv new maps! I didn't know there was a 2008 one as per the post above, I'll have to keep my eye out for it, from 2003 to 2007's good enough for now tho!

DVD Info now reads as per this pic;

http://www.faceparty.com/pb/2168/images/be...ce_31935286.jpg

:D :D :D :D

Hi BenN74,

I have Avensis 05 D4D T Spirit. The pictures you showed earlier about yours - mine looks like the same.

Can you please tell me what type of Satnav unit it is? In the Owner Mannual its say its a Generation 1. Pleaes do shed light on this.

I have also downloaded 2006-07 maps burn on Verbatin DVD - R DL.............. But didnt work. Gives error "Unable to read Map DVD."

May be it is beacuse of - R DL. please do give some help on this as well if you can.

Thanks

Sam

Greetings

I also tried burning on verbatin but got the same error. Then I burned again using Aone 8x speed DVD+R 'DUAL LAYER' and it worked. can purhase single cd thru eBay. I don't think it works with Verbatin...Don;t know why..Anyway if anybody finds the 2008/2009 versions to download please post link...Cheers.

Thanks for kind reply...

I have Avensis 2005 D4D Spirit. and mine flip open on dash board with remote control. I m guessing you have the same model????

If I bear the cost can you please brun the DVD from me ????