![]() ![]() For the HD3 no fix for the freezing issue can be found on the net, but I found out on the internet, that the Z2 update can be used ( e.g. ![]() I do have the European version of the Z2, the HD3. Your unit should reboot and bring up the splash screen.įirst of all, thank you for your previous postings, i was goning mad with the freezing issue and the official help from pioneer really is very "limited" When you see the Success message, press the MENU button 5 times to reset the unit. Select DISK, then press V to execute the forced write. Once you select PLATFORM, you have three choices: USB, DISK, and HDD. has the menu item you're looking for (PROGRAM FORCED WRITE). ![]() At this point, enter the password in step 4, and the test mode menu will appear.Ħ. The "password input screen" is a screen that says, "PRESS RESET OR RESTART ENGINE". I followed the instructions above (and thanks much to GnatGoSplat!), but would like to make a couple of additional notes:ģ. I applied the firmware this morning, but after downloading all the files, I had the looping reset issue. I had to do this tonight, because I had the same freezing issue with my Z2 that had increased in severity over the last couple of days (and it's not been hot at all around here, nor has it been that cold). Select PLATFORM to force re-flashing the PLATFORM. Program forced write", then press T to select.Ĩ. Test mode menu will be displayed when the password matches.ħ. Input the password from the keys in the order of →→→→ĥ. Release the EJECT button when the password input screen is displayed.Ĥ. Press the RESET and EJECT buttons simultaneously while +Battery, ACC ON.ģ. If you don't want to wait, this worked for me:ġ. I hope this will answer most of the people facing this problem. " What firmware does actually it lower the speed of the Processor so it will generate less heat at startup " Now it is just like perfect, no HEAT issue nothing. Mostly on the startup screen, run this firmware and problem will go away. My Navigation was used to get freeze at the startup all the time. This Firmware Update solved big problems. It can solve the problem any time, while you are driving or in the morning or evening when you are starting your car. But you got to leave the CD in the Navigation, i repeat leave the CD in the navigation, don't take it out. LEAVE the CD in the Navigation, don t loose hope it might take a whole week, but it will work eventually. Guys i repeat don t send the Navigation to Pioneer. Nothing special just like regular DATA CD burn process. You need CD-R (not Rewitable or DVD) just plain CD-R.ģ. Update will run again automatically during startup and problem with be solved.ġ. Don t use your car for a day or two if possible.ģ. Leave the CD ( firmware update) in the Navigation.Ģ. I called pioneer and they wanted me to send them the Navigation ( Don t send the navigation to Pioneer).ġ. I was loosing hope and nothing was working because i never left the CD in the navigation. I have been trying to find the solution for the firmware update for AVIC-Z1 & Z2 for a while, because my AVIC-Z2 was victim of that upgrade failure problem for a while and it was a costly paper weight. ![]()
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