This thread has been started following the Group buy for 2012 Nav Disks and is aimed at helping owners of early cars without Bluetooth (BT) streaming to enable it.
This thread is aimed at providing forum members with a source of information for Sat Nav Head end updates (e.g. V5.3 DVD Update).
These updates control the Navigation and other media unit features which is the basis for the Audio/Media Updates that can be done via USB stick FAT formatted (assumes factory fitted USB connection in armrest). http://www.focusrsoc...100#entry344264
Update 4-11-2018: people have used 8gb FAT32 formatted USB pens as well, see https://www.focusrsoc.com/forums/topic/22199-bluetooth-streaming-update-via-v53-software-nov-2012-lux-2-only/page-20#entry6709195
N.B. the updates require High Nav function which includes BT/USB see later post via this link
https://www.focusrsoc.com/forums/topic/22199-bluetooth-streaming-update-via-v53-software-nov-2012-lux-2-only/#entry344141
Whether you need this update depends on the age of the car, the early 2009 head units also have less memory (RAM) / capacity than the 2010 units hence the need to clear all memory in the unit (radio stations, destinations etc).
Here are the various versions so you can check what you currently have:-
Version 5.3 - 1218_100429 - 29th April 2010
Version 5.2 - 1216_091204 - 4th December 2009
Version 5.1 - 1005_090802 - 2nd August 2009
Version 5.0 - 0843_090128 - 28th January 2009
On the early units, it's best to clear all the stored destinations, radio stations etc, basically do a factory reset before updating anything.
When updating via DVD & USB, leave the engine running on idle whilst doing it, to stabilise the voltage, to make sure it's successful 1st time.
Useful link to a SATNAV repair service based in Doddinghurst Essex and another http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-NAV-NX-HSRNS-HS-MCA-NAVIGATION-REPAIR-SERVICE-MONDEO-SMAX-KUGA-etc-/253176116867?hash=item3af278f683:g:90QAAOSwNSxU2OrO
RS SatNav Manual View attachment Blaupunkt Ford Sat Nav (combined manual) (CG3548en)05-2010.pdf
Regional contacts with V5.3 Disk, either willing to do upgrade or loan people the disk:
However, Its all fairly simple if you follow the guidance in this thread, if you don't feel comfortable then get along to a meet where someone has done it before and I am sure they will help out.
TMC (Traffic Message Channel) Please note:
Link to very useful info on features available on 2015 Nav Updates for NX (DVD) & FX (SD card) units
Full details of what the V5.3 DVD will fix can be found at - LINK
Copy of V5.3 software can be found at below links:
Poopdecks Dropbox
The ones on Poopdecks post #305 should work. - these work as at 10-Aug-2017:
DVD ISO image for 5.3 update:
https://www.dropbox....SOP5.3.iso?dl=0
Ford Audio Update:
https://www.dropbox....Update.zip?dl=0
Media install "ReadMe file" View attachment ford_audio_instructions.pdf
How to setup your elm cable to work with the MScan can bus (posts 161 through 174 are useful)
And a link to some additional files for windows 7
Member link to a modified ELMconfig cable
ELMConfig software download link v0.2.15 1-Nov-2014 post 451 (please check later in this thread in case of later version)
HOW TO Retrofit Bluetooth with Voice Control and USB for Focus RS Lux 1 and a link to the the PDF guide on the post that I downloaded from this site that may also be useful View attachment BT+USB installation Issue 0.1.pdf
Sat Nav User manual View attachment Navigation (combined manual) (CG3548en)05-2010.pdf
includes all the voice command options of the unit not just Navigation items (e.g. radio; climate; CD; Phone etc as well as voice control of nav unit itself)
Update 5-11-2013
There are low Nav & high Nav units, it depends on whether the vehicle was fitted with the Bluetooth/USB module from new or not.
This may limit options for the BT upgrade using v5.3, I am trying to find out more details from Bosch.
I have now qualified with some knowledgeable people that one needs the High Series options installed for Bluetooth Streaming to work.
e.g. BT/USB was an option when ordering the RS, if this is not installed then it wil need that update to be done first, ahead of any Firmware update
Will add a link to the thread with the parts list for retro fitting BT/USB when I get a chance (or Clive will).
Also V5.3 is the last one issued and one does not need to install the others first, 5.3 will have all the previous versions fixes.
Update 9-Jan-2014
It is essential that all stored memory destinations are remove or a factory reset performed on the unit prior to trying to update using the v5.3 software.
This is because the memory can overfill and result in a failed update.
So make a note of all your radio stations and any other bits of important info (entrance Gate to nürburgring).
Update 25-May-2014:
Well today at the Essex Meet it was proven that occasionally one needs to update the modules using the ELMConfig Cable & software so that the BT is displayed in the CD/AUX Menu.
This was proven on Gareth350's car today, when Poopdeck enabled the last of the options in the list in image below.
Check out this link for the correct settings in the menus (ELMConfig Software Thread)
SRM (speech recognition module) for setting low or high Nav settings (config section) and Bluetooth name (procedures section).
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Photo Courtesy of Poopdeck in above link (along with another image) ELMConfig v0.2.13b
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New image ELMconfig v 0.2.15 see post 227
Link to v5.3 iso image (courtesy of Kris with some further info) & direct link to the Dropbox Download
Useful link on how to Burn a ISO DVD using windows
30-Aug-2015
Exclusion of TMC (Traffic Message Channel)
Please note that from the 2013MY product onwards, TomTom Sat Nav Map Updates for FX
and NX units do not include TMC (Traffic Message Channel) for Britain reinstated from 2017
link to post re TMC (Traffic Message Channel) and which disks contain TMC
2015 NX touchscreen with DVD (lux2) finis 1890129 https://app.box.com/...2w9ejm27x121299 - UK TMC = Not Available - see also https://www.focusrsoc.com/forums/topic/190201-tmc-for-nx-nav-unit-in-uk-tomtom-replyu/?p=3199809
2015 FX non touchscreen SD finis 1890130 https://app.box.com/...tvi08h1inf309si UK TMC = Yes, subject to charge.
2015 MCA focus touchscreen with SD finis 1890134 https://app.box.com/...kqv0ggie91pso66 UK TMC = Yes, subject to charge.
Report any map changes needed at http://www.tomtom.com/mapshare/tools/
This thread is aimed at providing forum members with a source of information for Sat Nav Head end updates (e.g. V5.3 DVD Update).
These updates control the Navigation and other media unit features which is the basis for the Audio/Media Updates that can be done via USB stick FAT formatted (assumes factory fitted USB connection in armrest). http://www.focusrsoc...100#entry344264
Update 4-11-2018: people have used 8gb FAT32 formatted USB pens as well, see https://www.focusrsoc.com/forums/topic/22199-bluetooth-streaming-update-via-v53-software-nov-2012-lux-2-only/page-20#entry6709195
N.B. the updates require High Nav function which includes BT/USB see later post via this link
https://www.focusrsoc.com/forums/topic/22199-bluetooth-streaming-update-via-v53-software-nov-2012-lux-2-only/#entry344141
Whether you need this update depends on the age of the car, the early 2009 head units also have less memory (RAM) / capacity than the 2010 units hence the need to clear all memory in the unit (radio stations, destinations etc).
Here are the various versions so you can check what you currently have:-
Version 5.3 - 1218_100429 - 29th April 2010
Version 5.2 - 1216_091204 - 4th December 2009
Version 5.1 - 1005_090802 - 2nd August 2009
Version 5.0 - 0843_090128 - 28th January 2009
On the early units, it's best to clear all the stored destinations, radio stations etc, basically do a factory reset before updating anything.
When updating via DVD & USB, leave the engine running on idle whilst doing it, to stabilise the voltage, to make sure it's successful 1st time.
Useful link to a SATNAV repair service based in Doddinghurst Essex and another http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-NAV-NX-HSRNS-HS-MCA-NAVIGATION-REPAIR-SERVICE-MONDEO-SMAX-KUGA-etc-/253176116867?hash=item3af278f683:g:90QAAOSwNSxU2OrO
RS SatNav Manual View attachment Blaupunkt Ford Sat Nav (combined manual) (CG3548en)05-2010.pdf
Regional contacts with V5.3 Disk, either willing to do upgrade or loan people the disk:
- Brendan - Birmingham area - Loan of v5.3 DVD
- Rohit07 - able to create copies
- Mrdah (was 05Hunterd) - available to do Lux2 Head Unit (v5.3 etc.) firmware, Media firmware (via USB etc.), and ELMconfig (Bluetooth streaming etc.) updates
- dnw21 - East sussex
- Poopdeck
However, Its all fairly simple if you follow the guidance in this thread, if you don't feel comfortable then get along to a meet where someone has done it before and I am sure they will help out.
- The V5.3 (DVD) takes about 30 mins - (engine should be idling & Nav memory cleared of everything incl radio stations)
- The Media update (a small USB drive <1gb in FAT format) takes about 20 mins (can be done by anyone who knows how to unzip a file to a usb pen & can follow written instructions that are in the zip file)
- The ELMConfig of the BT/USB/Voice module (if needed) takes about 2 mins. but does need the ELM cable & Software on a laptop
TMC (Traffic Message Channel) Please note:
- Wikipedia article re TMC https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Traffic_message_channel
- 2016 SatNav disk update reinstates TMC (Traffic Message Channel) for Britain.
Ebay link for 2017 map at £49.99 (12-2-2018) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/253384169743?clk_rvr_id=1439573194418&rmvSB=true&ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F1%252F710-53481-19255-0%252F1%253Ftype%253D4%2526campId%253D5337209760%2526toolId%253D10001%2526customId%253Djdkn06zokq00kp4a00003%2526mpre%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%25252Fitm%25252F253384169743%2526srcrot%253D710-53481-19255-0%2526rvr_id%253D1439573194418&ul_noapp=true - The 2013-2015 MAP products, TomTom Sat Nav Map Updates for FX and NX units DO NOT include TMC (Traffic Message Channel) for Britain
Link to very useful info on features available on 2015 Nav Updates for NX (DVD) & FX (SD card) units
Full details of what the V5.3 DVD will fix can be found at - LINK
Copy of V5.3 software can be found at below links:
Poopdecks Dropbox
The ones on Poopdecks post #305 should work. - these work as at 10-Aug-2017:
DVD ISO image for 5.3 update:
https://www.dropbox....SOP5.3.iso?dl=0
Ford Audio Update:
https://www.dropbox....Update.zip?dl=0
- http://www.talkford.com/community/topic/156878-new-sp-53-for-nx-navi/page-16#entry2436082 - Broken link on talkford.com
- https://www.focusrsoc.com/forums/topic/22199-bluetooth-streaming-update-v53-software-lux-2-only/page-11#entry1844906 - link to Ford Technical bulletin & copy of V5.3 software, Thanks Tezza
- Direct link to the Ford ETIS dealer Technical Bulletin re V5.3 detailing the steps needed can be found here (Dropbox link) or this PDF View attachment TSB nx satnav update.pdf
- Instructions for performing the media updates from USB pen
- And a helpful,link for formatting the newer & larger USB pens https://www.focusrsoc.com/forums/topic/278586-64gb-upwards-usb-stick-not-recognisable-in-usb-port/#entry5025802
- How to fool a large USB pen [URL=http://www.focusrsoc.]http://www.focusrsoc...e-8#entry414664[/URL]
- Audio file updates haven't been updated since Nov 2012.
- Version numbers and what was done http://www.focusrsoc...-10#entry860202
- Ford in car units & Phone Compatibility info http://www.ford.co.uk/OwnerServices/SYNC-and-Bluetooth-Support/MobileCompatibility#/
Media install "ReadMe file" View attachment ford_audio_instructions.pdf
How to setup your elm cable to work with the MScan can bus (posts 161 through 174 are useful)
And a link to some additional files for windows 7
Member link to a modified ELMconfig cable
ELMConfig software download link v0.2.15 1-Nov-2014 post 451 (please check later in this thread in case of later version)
HOW TO Retrofit Bluetooth with Voice Control and USB for Focus RS Lux 1 and a link to the the PDF guide on the post that I downloaded from this site that may also be useful View attachment BT+USB installation Issue 0.1.pdf
Sat Nav User manual View attachment Navigation (combined manual) (CG3548en)05-2010.pdf
includes all the voice command options of the unit not just Navigation items (e.g. radio; climate; CD; Phone etc as well as voice control of nav unit itself)
Update 5-11-2013
There are low Nav & high Nav units, it depends on whether the vehicle was fitted with the Bluetooth/USB module from new or not.
This may limit options for the BT upgrade using v5.3, I am trying to find out more details from Bosch.
I have now qualified with some knowledgeable people that one needs the High Series options installed for Bluetooth Streaming to work.
e.g. BT/USB was an option when ordering the RS, if this is not installed then it wil need that update to be done first, ahead of any Firmware update
Will add a link to the thread with the parts list for retro fitting BT/USB when I get a chance (or Clive will).
Also V5.3 is the last one issued and one does not need to install the others first, 5.3 will have all the previous versions fixes.
Update 9-Jan-2014
It is essential that all stored memory destinations are remove or a factory reset performed on the unit prior to trying to update using the v5.3 software.
This is because the memory can overfill and result in a failed update.
So make a note of all your radio stations and any other bits of important info (entrance Gate to nürburgring).
Update 25-May-2014:
Well today at the Essex Meet it was proven that occasionally one needs to update the modules using the ELMConfig Cable & software so that the BT is displayed in the CD/AUX Menu.
This was proven on Gareth350's car today, when Poopdeck enabled the last of the options in the list in image below.
Check out this link for the correct settings in the menus (ELMConfig Software Thread)
SRM (speech recognition module) for setting low or high Nav settings (config section) and Bluetooth name (procedures section).
Link to v5.3 iso image (courtesy of Kris with some further info) & direct link to the Dropbox Download
Useful link on how to Burn a ISO DVD using windows
30-Aug-2015
Exclusion of TMC (Traffic Message Channel)
Please note that from the 2013MY product onwards, TomTom Sat Nav Map Updates for FX
and NX units do not include TMC (Traffic Message Channel) for Britain reinstated from 2017
link to post re TMC (Traffic Message Channel) and which disks contain TMC
2015 NX touchscreen with DVD (lux2) finis 1890129 https://app.box.com/...2w9ejm27x121299 - UK TMC = Not Available - see also https://www.focusrsoc.com/forums/topic/190201-tmc-for-nx-nav-unit-in-uk-tomtom-replyu/?p=3199809
2015 FX non touchscreen SD finis 1890130 https://app.box.com/...tvi08h1inf309si UK TMC = Yes, subject to charge.
2015 MCA focus touchscreen with SD finis 1890134 https://app.box.com/...kqv0ggie91pso66 UK TMC = Yes, subject to charge.
Report any map changes needed at http://www.tomtom.com/mapshare/tools/
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