[Cruiter]

Don't know what prompted me but a bit ago I went to honda.garmin.com/honda/#getstarted and downloaded the help file for NAV updates. Following the instructions, I put a new 32G stick into the car. You must put it in prior to starting. I 1st tried the drivers side (1.5amp) and it didn't work so I tried the passenger side and it worked. Now I have it plugged into my computer and it's downloading a new set of maps. I'll let you know how it works when it's done and I've installed them into the car. Starting 1st with a clean stick in the car d/loads the version you have to the stick. Then you have to put it into your computer after d/loading a Garmin program from the site and it will then tell you if a new version is available. It was. My car was produced in Jan of 2018 so if you have a newer production date you may already have the update.

It's time consuming, may take around 2-3 hours to download (not a fast server). Then more time pushing the data into the car. I had a clean 32g stick. You'll need at least 16g. More later.

 

[d3xbot]

Thanks for the info! I wouldn't have known you could update your own maps. In previous cars I and my family have owned with built-in sat-nav, you've either had to go to the dealership to have them update maps or (Hyundai-specific) buy a new Maps pack SD card.

I'll check to see if I have any updates available and report back my experiences with updating maps (e.g. update speed, any errors I may encounter, oddities like only one port or the other working, etc.)

 

[MrPryorsays]

Map Update was easy and free

Greetings all. Ive got the 2018 clarity and im new here but wanted to jump right in and share...

So I started getting that annoying notice that my map was out dated... i dont even use it i just use waze with apple car play but i wanted to get this cleared...

it is free and easy...

1. you need a usb drive formatted to FAT32 at least 16gb nothing else will work..

a quick google search on 2018 clarity gps update and you will be taken to the garmin site where you can update...

so the easy steps

Take the formatted usb to the car

go to map settings... scroll down.. select update maps and go thru the prompts.


go back to computer.. install "garmin express".

connect that usb

go thru prompts..

update the map that you loaded from the car...


when its done take it back to the car


go back thru same steps...


leave car running until its done...


voila!



I have26000 miles..... and maybe just hit $300 dollars in gasoline since August 2018
Love this car coming from a denali

 

[2002]

So I started getting that annoying notice that my map was out dated... i dont even use it i just use waze with apple car play but i wanted to get this cleared...

You don't use the built-in NAV but you are getting an annoying message about the map being out of date. Are you saying that the message pops up when you start the car, or if not when exactly does the message appear?

 

[Groves Cooke]

I got the "annoying" message, but only when I accessed the Garmin map. Everyone to their own taste, but I like the built in map better than apple play. Too many steps to connect and turn on apple play. Push one button and the built in map is there. I recently updated the map. Take more than a few minutes but easy to do.

 

[Roland0]

Got a notification on my pc of a map update yesterday. Downloaded it overnight and installed it on my way to work today.

 

[lionround]

I did mine yesterday. It does take a few minutes depending on your internet speed. The update once I put the stick in the car took about 20-25 minutes, but I was driving for a bit anyway. It finished before I did.

 

[Duxa]

I posted this guide for updating a year ago

Remember that your Clarity comes with 5 years of GPS...

FYI 2022 Map is available. Hi all, just a friendly reminder that Garmin will support GPS updates for 5 years on your Clarity. They typically release 4 updates per year (once a quarter). Here is how to update. 1) Grab yourself a USB stick that is at least 16GB in size. 2) Format it as FAT32...

www.clarityforum.com

 

[[email protected]]

Under black cover, Honda Garmin SD card(FAT32) speed maxed out at 30 Mb/s is slow, Garmin loads faster, replaced with a SanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO 170mb/s (FAT32), SD card files, Garmin is zip due to size Clarity - Google Drive

 

[[email protected]]

Also, Other OEM Garmin maps work but you need to unlock them I have a Garmin Nuvi 3590 with lifetime maps > Garmin Clarity head unit is running City Navigator North American Map 2022.25 (You modify the USB stick files after Garmin express copies clarity info to the USB stick, close Garmin express, modify before taking it back to the clarity and on windows 10 you need to show hidden files).

 

[EV Nerd]

Under black cover, Honda Garmin SD card(FAT32) speed maxed out at 30 Mb/s is slow, Garmin loads faster, replaced with a SanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO 170mb/s (FAT32), SD card files, Garmin is zip due to size Clarity - Google Drive View attachment 853

That's pretty slick, but it seems like a lot of work to save a few minutes, a couple of times, over five years.