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    Pioneer AVIC HD3 Firmware Update

    My unit has been working really well but just lately has locked up a few times and all I get is the Pioneer start up screen.
    I have contacted Pioneer and this problem is prevalent in hotter climates (I suppose living in Darwin qualifies for this) but also with the weather heating up down South this may happen to others.
    There is a firmware update that apparently fixes this issue. I spoke to Pioneer today who are posting out the CD today to me. I'd suggest that anyone with this type of unit does the same.
    I am happy to send the CD on after it is done if anyone would like it. It is only a firmware update so there are no copyright issues.
    [B]2011 KDJ150 GX[/B]
    HID low & high beam upgrade
    Polaris Satnav with reverse camera and Bluetooth
    Outback drawer system
    [B]2012 KDJ150 Kakadu[/B] HID high beam...mod list being slowly ticked off
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  • #2
    Re: Pioneer AVIC HD3 Firmware Update

    Just an update.

    I received the update CD via Express Post 2 days after I called (which is pretty quick in Darwin!)

    Now the bad news.....I ran the update, without turning anything off, and the unit rebooted. It tells me the update failed and goes in to a constant reboot/error/reboot/error cycle. Bloody great!

    I rang Pioneer and they said that I should leave it off for two days and see if it comes good. Yeah right.
    The fix is to have a master reset done which can explained over the phone, but they wouldn't explain to me - it has to be a dealer. There are no dealers in Darwin for Nav units so it has to be some other Pioneer dealer that does other Pioneer products.

    Kinda of annoying that you pay over $3000 and can't use it because it needs a reset that they won't tell you how to do!

    Ok.....rant over
    [B]2011 KDJ150 GX[/B]
    HID low & high beam upgrade
    Polaris Satnav with reverse camera and Bluetooth
    Outback drawer system
    [B]2012 KDJ150 Kakadu[/B] HID high beam...mod list being slowly ticked off

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    • #3
      Re: Pioneer AVIC HD3 Firmware Update

      Final update.

      I was told to unplug the unit for 1-2 days and let the power drain out and the flash memory a chance to reset.
      Sounded like a bit of a long shot to me but was assured that was the fix. Apparently there is no master reset process.

      I did this and plugged it back in. The HDD updated the flash memory and hey presto, it worked!

      It surprised me but it works great now. Still a long winded way of going about things.
      [B]2011 KDJ150 GX[/B]
      HID low & high beam upgrade
      Polaris Satnav with reverse camera and Bluetooth
      Outback drawer system
      [B]2012 KDJ150 Kakadu[/B] HID high beam...mod list being slowly ticked off

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      • #4
        Re: Pioneer AVIC HD3 Firmware Update

        Thanks Richo. Still running trouble free? Have the same problem, usually at the worst time, so will get in contact with Pioneer to get the update.
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        07 VX D4D, Crystal Perl, Sov Bullbar. GME TE3420, AVIC-HD3

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        • #5
          Re: Pioneer AVIC HD3 Firmware Update

          Originally posted by fr0gster
          Thanks Richo. Still running trouble free? Have the same problem, usually at the worst time, so will get in contact with Pioneer to get the update.
          Hey Frog - yes, it hasn't missed a beat since the update and is working perfectly
          [B]2011 KDJ150 GX[/B]
          HID low & high beam upgrade
          Polaris Satnav with reverse camera and Bluetooth
          Outback drawer system
          [B]2012 KDJ150 Kakadu[/B] HID high beam...mod list being slowly ticked off

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          • #6
            Re: Pioneer AVIC HD3 Firmware Update

            Mines been working fine so I'll think I'll leave the update for now Incedently can this firmware update be downloaded (or is this much to radical).

            Have any of you guys had the latest map upgrade? It was due out last November and my dealer promised I'd have it, but as yet I've heard nothing (I should chase it up I know but I've been a bit lazy)
            2008 Charcoal GXL V6
            [b]Suspension[/b] >< OME springs and shockers
            [b]Tyres[/b] >< Pirelli Scorpian ATR
            [b]Chassis[/b] >< ARB Deluxe Bullbar><Tow bar
            [b]GPS[/b] >< AVIC HD3>< Ncom G351 running ozi
            [b]UHF[/b] >< GME3440
            [b]Accessories[/b] ARB Dual battery system><Rear Camera><Safari Snorkel>
            [b]Brake Controller[/b] Hayman Reece

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            • #7
              Re: Pioneer AVIC HD3 Firmware Update

              Originally posted by Richo
              Final update.

              I was told to unplug the unit for 1-2 days and let the power drain out and the flash memory a chance to reset.
              Sounded like a bit of a long shot to me but was assured that was the fix. Apparently there is no master reset process.

              I did this and plugged it back in. The HDD updated the flash memory and hey presto, it worked!

              It surprised me but it works great now. Still a long winded way of going about things.
              Hey Richo just wondering did the firmware upgrade fix the lower case issue we had previously?

              PomP
              2008 Charcoal GXL V6
              [b]Suspension[/b] >< OME springs and shockers
              [b]Tyres[/b] >< Pirelli Scorpian ATR
              [b]Chassis[/b] >< ARB Deluxe Bullbar><Tow bar
              [b]GPS[/b] >< AVIC HD3>< Ncom G351 running ozi
              [b]UHF[/b] >< GME3440
              [b]Accessories[/b] ARB Dual battery system><Rear Camera><Safari Snorkel>
              [b]Brake Controller[/b] Hayman Reece

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              • #8
                Re: Pioneer AVIC HD3 Firmware Update

                Originally posted by pomp
                Originally posted by Richo
                Final update.

                I was told to unplug the unit for 1-2 days and let the power drain out and the flash memory a chance to reset.
                Sounded like a bit of a long shot to me but was assured that was the fix. Apparently there is no master reset process.

                I did this and plugged it back in. The HDD updated the flash memory and hey presto, it worked!

                It surprised me but it works great now. Still a long winded way of going about things.
                Hey Richo just wondering did the firmware upgrade fix the lower case issue we had previously?

                PomP
                No - still the same issue. In fact I can't anything changed at all in the user interface.
                On the Upgrade disc - I received a whereis letter in the mail today funnily enough suggesting that I consider the new V15 upgrade.

                Don't really need it in Darwin - there's not that many streets!
                [B]2011 KDJ150 GX[/B]
                HID low & high beam upgrade
                Polaris Satnav with reverse camera and Bluetooth
                Outback drawer system
                [B]2012 KDJ150 Kakadu[/B] HID high beam...mod list being slowly ticked off

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