i am just wondering how hard it is to update the running software on this and how u do it ?

there is also an aux button on the front wat isnt lit up but i am wondering if you pull it out if you can connect a cable for my ipod?

also is anyone selling update map discs for this

im driving 2.4 abarth selespeed in black

Hi, Welcome to the FF.

What firmware is your Connect Nav currently running? You may not need to update it and there's a slight risk involved if you do.

The AUX indicator does not connect to anything and will never light up. You can connect an Ipod vea a CD changer emmulator such as LoudLink, XcarLink or Denison.

This is the update procedure:




WARNING: It has been reported by some people, that carrying out the firmware update has permanently destroyed their CN+. This could possibly be because the procedure was not followed correctly, or because the car battery was partially discharged. Before proceeding, decide whether you really want the update, and that your battery is not discharged.

Here's a link for the version 9.8 Update disc. You will need to burn it onto a good quality, blank CD-R at slow speed.

http://fiatforum.com/downloads.php?do=download&downloadid=420

This is the Update procedure:

NOTE: Some information stored in memory will be erased once this update starts.



You must follow the instructions exactly as follows:

1. Remove the SIM card then switch the ignition on (DO NOT start the engine).
2. Once the CN+ has fully started, clear any error messages using the “ESCAPE” button.
3. Remove any map or music CD then turn the CN+ off using the “ON” button.
4. Once the CN+ has fully shut down, turn it back on using the “ON” button and clear any error messages using the “ESCAPE” button.
5. Insert the Update CD and wait for the display to show “CD Error”. Clear this message using the “ESCAPE” button.
6. Turn the CN+ off by pressing the “ON” button.
7. Remove the ignition key and then wait about 30 seconds.
8. With the ignition key still removed, switch the CN+ on using the “ON” button.
9. The Update procedure should begin. DO NOT switch the CN+ off during the procedure. The update may stop for a few moments a few times, this is normal. When completed, the blue FIAT logo will appear on the screen and the CD will be ejected automatically.
10. Remove the CD then switch the CN+ off using the “ON” button.

If the update procedure has been successful, when you switch the CN+ back on, it should show 9.8 in the bottom right hand corner of the blue Fiat screen.
NOTE: If the update procedure permanently hangs at 50%, or does not complete successfully for any reason, you will probably now have a corrupted flash and a completely dead CN+. It has been reported that pressing buttons 3 then 4 then 5 then 6 then “TEL” will flash all the front panel lights twice and may allow the update to resume. I have never needed to try this, so I don’t know if it works or not. Your only other option though, would be to send the unit to Magneti Marelli in Italy for repair, or to replace the CN+.

After you've updated the firmware, the language of the CN+ will have reverted to Italian. To change the language, you will need the Setup disc.

Here's a link for the Setup disc. You will need to burn it onto a good quality, blank CD-R at slow speed.

http://fiatforum.com/downloads.php?do=download&downloadid=417

This is the procedure to change the language:

1. Switch the ignition on.
2. As soon as the CN+ starts, insert the Setup CD and allow the CN+ to boot up normally.
3. Read and clear any warning messages using the “ESCAPE” button.
4. Press "SETUP" then "LANGUAGE" then choose your language.
5. Highlight “OK” then press “ENTER” to accept the new language.
6. Read and follow the warning messages as appropriate. When complete, press “ESCAPE” to clear the final message.
7. Eject the Setup CD.

thanks m8 the current firmware is 8.3 so dont know if upto date maps will work on this.

and is this worth doing if it cud break the cn+ and what are the chances this could happen to mine?

thanks jamo

jamo007 said:

thanks m8 the current firmware is 8.3 so dont know if upto date maps will work on this.

and is this worth doing if it cud break the cn+ and what are the chances this could happen to mine?

thanks jamo

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Up to date maps will work on your current version.

But version 9.8 seems to be the accepted the "best version" and is well worth having even though there is a slight risk, as there is with any update to any device PS3, mobile phone etc.

Need maps, check this out.
https://www.fiatforum.com/classifieds/showproduct.php?product=20177

thanks u 2 for ya help all done

jamo

hi i have a stilo abarth and i need to update my cn+ i have read this convo and the link that shows you how to update it,

i understand what needs to be done but im struggling on how to download the file on to the blank cd :/ like what programme to use or how to download it

any help would be good


thanks

any half decent CD burning software

i use Imgburn its lightweight, fast and accurate, first time, everytime (it burns a whole array of image files and although i haven't tested it, i seem to recall it can handle bluray drives and media)... as said you will need to burn it at a slow speed.

• once imgburn is installed... open it
• click on 'write image file to disk'
• put your blank CD-R in the drive
• click the little folder icon in the 'source' part of the window and open the image file you downloaded from here (CN98.iso OR CN_setup.nrg)
• change 'Write Speed' to '1x'
• click 'Write'
• sit back and wait

N.B. CN_Setup.nrg needs to be extracted from CN_Setup.zip before using Imgburn

thanks that has been really useful

just one more question you know you said the CN_Setup has to be extracted before i write it onto disc how do i extract it ?? sorry if i seem really dumb!! :bang:

The file is compressed (as are all files with a .zip or .RAR suffix) to make it quicker to download. You need to unzip (extract) it with WinZip or a similar decompression program before you can use the file.

Alright thank you for help, much appreciated :worship:

Thanks Davran

The guide is well writen and easy to follow. Good work.

One satisfied customer

Thank You!
How Can I downloaded it? Systam says "you do not have permission to access this page"

I can't get it done for some reason. At 25% it says '0x82: Can't open CRC_K image file'. I've burned multiple CD-R's at different low writing steeds, but no.. Don't get it!