[darksky]

Does the new 2019 Passport offer free navigation map updates? Ihad a 2017 Ridgeline which included map updates for the first 5 years.
I'm considering getting a Passport Touring model.

 

[Gmjohnson]

Not to my knowledge. In fact, I got something in the mail offering a map update for $190.

My previous car was a 2012 Pilot Touring. No free map updates there, either.

Is it possible that was something offered by the dealer? I hadn’t heard of that being offered by Honda.

 

[darksky]

No it was not offered by the dealer. It was a standard inclusion for all 2017 Ridgelines. My brother still has his Ridgeline and has updated a couple of times. I updated once while I owned mine. It was a Garmin based nav system and map updates were downloaded online. My portable Garmin GPS has lifetime map updates via the internet.

 

[Gmjohnson]

Oh, I see. Back in 2012 it was still DVD updates.

I need to go back through my stuff, but I’m pretty sure they’re charging for the updates.

 

[scooter1]

I believe the 5 year free update still applies. I have updated our 2017 CRV 3x for free since we bought it. As soon as we pick up our PP next week, I'll be doing the update.

 

[WayneP]

Scooter1 is correct

 

[Gmjohnson]

That’s good to know. Any tips on where to find that? Should I just try and update through HondaLink? I’ve not spent much time with that app, so maybe this is the right time to try to get it to work.

 

[Homer]

See this thread for more info:

https://www.passportforums.com/threads/navigation-map-updates.633/

 

[gregc]

I did the map update and when I plugged the USB drive into my computer, the Garmin app said I was updating an Odyssey! I kept going and the map updated OK.

 

[Homer]

I did the map update and when I plugged the USB drive into my computer, the Garmin app said I was updating an Odyssey!

Mine also showed as an Odyssey. In my HondaLink app it shows as a Pilot.

 

[Gmjohnson]

I didn’t see the Passport listed on the Garmin update page. Should I choose the Pilot link?

 

[Homer]

I didn’t see the Passport listed on the Garmin update page. Should I choose the Pilot link?

Yes, the instructions are the same.

 

[Sib]

I didn’t see the Passport listed on the Garmin update page. Should I choose the Pilot link?

Homer in his thread https://www.passportforums.com/threads/navigation-map-updates.633/ provided a link https://honda.garmin.com/honda/site/geminiInstructions
It worked for me. The only complication was to find a right flash drive. The tiny SanDisk Cruizer Fit 32 GB was reported as being more than 32 GB. I ended up using SanDisk 32 GB SD card with the card reader.

 

[Photecs]

I’m 99% sure my sales rep told us we had two free updates... plan on doing it every 2nd or 3rd year

 

[Pdog]

I’m 99% sure my sales rep told us we had two free updates... plan on doing it every 2nd or 3rd year

Does anybody know how they track if we update?
Thanks

 

[Homer]

From this FAQ:

https://honda.garmin.com/honda/resources/faqs/en_US.html

Do I have to pay for map updates?
For Honda vehicles with Garmin navigation, a user gets 5 years of map updates at no cost.

How much longer will I receive free map updates for?
Garmin Express will display how much time you have left in your subscription.

 

[darksky]

When I dowloaded the new map the USB drive on my computer it said something about map updates through 3/31/2024. I bought my Passport 3/14/19. Five years of map updates. New updates are available each year. I found out when I bought my 2017 Ridgeline it was the same. Both with my Ridgeline and my Passport I got various answers from sales people regarding map updates.

 

[SoundsGood]

For those that have done this, how long does the update actually take? (I don't wanna start it if I might have to stop in the middle.)

 

[scooter1]

For those that have done this, how long does the update actually take? (I don't wanna start it if I might have to stop in the middle.)

When I updated the CRV, it took a full 20 minutes and the vehicle must be running, so sat in the parking lot and read a magazine. You also cannot turn the radio on or you'll have to start over. Hopefully that wont be the same for the PP. Will check it this weekend.

 

[Homer]

For those that have done this, how long does the update actually take? (I don't wanna start it if I might have to stop in the middle.)

Mine took 45-50 minutes to download, but only 15-20 minutes to update in the car.