Itis

[Whisky Willie]

More info required.
I have looked up NAVTEQ site and it gives two versions of the discs appertaining to GB & Northern Ireland. One has ITIS and the other hasn't.
The ITIS one states that TMC is the nerve centre of the ITIS system.
Does this mean that it will be compatible with the Hi-Line system and will operate the TMC on my unit or will it make it null and void? [TMC INOPERABLE].
One final point does the NATEQ disc operate the 7 digit post code system?
Regards
Rob

[Whisky Willie]

Whoops --Sorry as I understand it this system only applies to the far east.
Is it not available in the UK? If not why advertise it on a UK&N.I., disc.
Or have I missed the point?
[ If I had twice as many brains as I've got now I'd still be a half wit!!!!]
Rob

[JohnDotCom]

One final point does the NATEQ disc operate the 7 digit post code system?

This facility is only available of the MK4 DVD Sat Nav Receiver, when updated,
not on any of the CD versions MK1/MK2 or MK3 I'm afraid.

TMC has been withdrawn on Discs for the UK by Navteq and VDO Dayton is also abandoning it.

[Whisky Willie]

Thanks John I'll only buy the one without- or change to a mark 4
Regards Rob

[Reebs]

Hi Rob,

take a look at this thread I compiled on the subject a while back.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ead.php?t=4356

JonDotCom may well be correct about VDO/Dayton planning on withdrawing the TMC codes on future disc releases (I have no knowledge of this), but providing you have a Mark III Sat Nav Drive, and can get hold of an Itis mapping disc with TMC codes on, then it will work.

Also, these discs, although not providing full 7 digit post code search, do allow partial post code up to 5 digits, which I find perfectly adequate in my mark III high-line system.

Hope that helps you.

[JohnDotCom]

These companies dropping TMC are a pain,
they state Cost and space,
If its space cut back on some of the POI's, TMC much more useful.
Info of VDO/Dayton dropping TMC is on their Trade leaflet I get with discs.

Sorry forgot to mention up to 5 digit search on MK3 models.

[Whisky Willie]

Thanks Reebs ---- have studied your info --well worth a read- As I am devoid of a disc and there doesn't seem to be much difference between Navteq and VDO i'll just have to flip a coin!
By the way I am thinking of building a 4'' shelf slung under the metal one that supports the parcel shelf [to accommodate all the Hi-Line units].
Is there, in your opinion, any valid reason why this cannot be done?
e.g. one unit interfering with other units or causing disruption with Nav, Radio, or television aerials?
Regards
Rob

[Reebs]

Originally Posted by Whisky Willie

Thanks Reebs ---- I am thinking of building a 4'' shelf slung under the metal one that supports the parcel shelf [to accommodate all the Hi-Line units].
Is there, in your opinion, any valid reason why this cannot be done?
e.g. one unit interfering with other units or causing disruption with Nav, Radio, or television aerials?
Regards
Rob

In theory no, the biggest problem will be routing/extending the wiring loom to reach up there. It's all quite tight. Also, the three units (video module, radio tuner & Nav computer) would be rather exposed and vunerable, especially when loading/unloading luggage etc. I speak as someone who has the factory fitted Harmon Kardon Subwoofer hanging down in that area - it does get scraped sometimes, not to mention the lower height clearance you'll end up with.



So on reflection, I'd advise against it.

BTW I've sent you a PM.

[Whisky Willie]

Thanks for your input.
Thinking along the lines of how much baggage my wife needs and the room it takes I think perhaps all the points you make are more than valid.
Thanks again
Rob

[SD1too]

Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

TMC has been withdrawn on Discs for the UK by Navteq...

John,

A friend telephoned Navteq yesterday and was told that the 2009-10 ITIS encoded CD for the 75/ZT is still available for purchase. So TMC isn't dead yet!

Simon.