Sat Nav copied disks - survey

[hondream]

Evening

Just a quick survey.

I know some say that copied sat nav dvd's can damage the sat nav unit. Is this really the case, or just a myth perpetuated by the main stealers to rip us off on updated map dvd's?

Personally, I've only used the original Honda ones.

 

Has anyone actually used a copied dvd, if so what was your experience.

How long have you used it, any issues, etc

 

Thanks

[qc2]

This is totally true, it's down to the dye in copied discs not working well with the optical pickups, causing them to work & spin constantly which ultimately exhausts them and causes accelerated wear. Particularly the case with the pre facelift accord v2.xx systems. the v3.xx systems seem less effected but i still wouldn't recommend it.

 

If you try a copied disc you'll hear a difference in how hard the drive is working and notice the extended time it takes for the ok button to appear after the warning message.

 

also need to be mindful of a certain ebay seller (nav-update) who is selling copied discs that look like the real thing, they're not. their discs behave exactly as copied discs do. They couldn't confirm the authenticity of their discs and they refunded me immediately when i probed about it.

[hondream]

Thanks for that.

Just to confirm, have you actually used a copied disk in your Honda SatNav and found that it damaged it?

 

Or Is it a case of you never risked it?

 

Thanks

[qc2]

I've used and damaged a drive before, yes. When reverting between 2 discs you can hear the difference in operation between them.

[jimbojim]

Hi all,

Is it possible to replace a mark 7 (2005) sat-nav unit with version 2.xx disc with a mark 8 (2007 0n) unit with version 3.xx disc (just the dvd unit) as 2.xx discs can only be updated to 2.11 - which is still well out of date ! I don`t want to fit an aftermarket unit if possible - or is it just not possible ? the size and mounting seem identical BUT - is it really that simple ?

Many thanks in advance for any replies.

Jim

[qc2]

won't work, totally different systems despite similar appearance.