How TO Update Volvo Navigation Maps FREE For Life.

[@Goenie2005]

Dude it's hard to even see the tiles on the screen with all the finger grease 😆😉

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Lol, yeah, we can not clean customers' screen. We get blamed for scratchs lol

[@rachellee3169]

Hi, I downloaded the map from the website and plugged & downloaded to my 2020 v60 but it does not do anything after that. It just went back to nav not activated. Could you help?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Sorry, I didn't see this in time.

[@tseyksuli4541]

To update maps in your volvo the car must come with navigation built in, I suspect yours does not which therefore the maps won't work. Not all volvo v60, v90, x60, xc40, x90 has built in navigation apparently. So to use it you must connect your own phone to the car that can then use navigation.

[@RomanznadPrzemszy]

Hey. In my volvo its not working by USB. I downloads map i have usb fat 32 and there is no react when i put usb drive tu the slot.

[@bilalabuzaitoon6098]

Thank you so much man. that's been very helpful. However, when i used a USB STICK, it asked for a code to install the updates. do you have ant idea about what the code is? BTW I've a xc60 2011. thanks in advance man.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

On that year you have to make sure that the software on the ICM/IHU has been done to transfer the system for DVD updates to USB

[@bilalabuzaitoon6098]

@@TheVolvoGuy i understand nothing from what you say🤣🤣, can you explain more?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@bilalabuzaitoon6098 so on the early years like your vehicle the way to update the maps we had to install 3 part DVD to download the update the DVD would have to be purchased from the dealer. Then around 2015 Volvo came out with a Software that the dealer can install to change the maps update process from needing DVD to update using a USB thumb drive that you can do on your own.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

If that software have not been done yet then you can not update your maps using a USB until that Software is done. And it must be done by a dealer or a shop that have that capability.

[@bilalabuzaitoon6098]

@@TheVolvoGuy i appreciate you time my friend ....thank you sooooo much

[@Vinosaur]

I downloaded the coke from Volvo onto a Fat32 formatted thumb drive. The car doesn’t recognize the file when I plug it into the center console

[@TheVolvoGuy]

I am not sure I believe fat 32 does not work.

[@RioZun]

Thank you for your video, I have a problem, my region does not appear in my sensus menu, if I download the map in my USB, will it work once I plug it into my Volvo? Can I have you email?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

I can not post my email but if you go to my patreon page I can give you my email. The region am not sure about but you can download new maps and update them for sure.

[@gaolei200000]

Hello , I want ask where can download new map ? Thank you.

[@naomim5015]

It was difficult to see screen with smudges but thank you for the info.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

It was a customer's car we are not allowed to clean them, and no problem. 😀

[@ricardohodgson2566]

My 16’ Xc90 just came back from the dealership with the 100k miles service done. With the addition of a software and Nav upgrade. On my way to work the Sensus touchscreen went blank on me mid drive. I turned the car off waited a minute before starting back up. Nothing happened. Still a blank screen. What could of caused this issue and is it fixable?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Depending on what went wrong. I will look into it and let you know tomorrow.

[@jarrodw9113]

I havec a w015.5 t6 3.0 awd rdesign 83k. my oil smells like gas! please help

[@TheVolvoGuy]

How does your engine run?

[@arnoldgarcia-wg4ms]

Hi I have a volvo 2019 xc40 and I already download the maps to the usb but when I put the usb to the car usb port to upload the maps, the car is unable to read the usb and detect the file, can you help me with this please thanks.

[@nurcancelik2581]

I have a s60 2021 I dont have a navigation system can ı download a free ?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Software have to be installed from the dealer or any shop that have the capability and then after that you can update them for free.

[@shlomobalanka1111]

Can a car not installed with navigation be loaded the maps son won’t need the web for it to work ?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Sorry, I didn't see this in time.

[@RyanSmith-ws8dj]

I have tried 4-5 different USB sticks all formatted to Fat32, downloaded the update to them with the tool and the car simply doesn't show the update. Is there a specific brand or type of USB stick that this car likes?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

No not really I used scandisk

[@m2rtsoo]

Exactlly the same problem. Tried with different formating types also.

[@RyanSmith-ws8dj]

I ended up downloading the entire North American update to a large drive and then the car detected it.

[@samuelkmaina]

Thank you for your video. I keep getting "could not reaf map data" error message. I am trying to change maps region from Japan to Europe using a 54gb usb. What could be the problem? (V60 2020)

[@LADYmoses]

Thanks for this video.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

No problem

[@trampeto81]

Can I update my v90 to the latest software myself, I just updated the maps and it went smoothly thanks for this awesome video

[@TheVolvoGuy]

The Software for the modules can not be updated unless you have VIDA with an active subscription.

[@maddymerreywether7275]

a great video thank you very much it helps we update my maps my Volvo

[@BashirAminuSambo-j4e]

Hello, I have a volvo xc60 15' I'd like to learn how to download the maps.

[@shakel]

I have a Volvo S90 T5 I downloaded the voice control from the website when I put the usb in the car I don't get the popup. I also downloaded the map for california.

[@cmase1000]

Same

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Sorry, I didn't see this in time.

[@patj6462]

Hello, how is it possible to contact you? An email or phone number?.. I am in New York area … I have a few question about xc90

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Check out my patreon or Instagram

[@tommoyer7502]

That video was just what I needed to let me know how to update my 2017 S90 Volvo maps. I would like you to make me the flash drive so I can down load it in my car. I'm 76 and I think I can do it. How can I provide you my address and pay you fir your time and flash card?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Get hold of me on patreon

[@tharock1906]

Hello, are still offering to add maps to zip drives?

[@annazeller7901]

I have a 2020xc60 and I went in and downloaded the update for New York but it doesn’t seem to stop it just keeps going to 100 percent then starts all over again, how do I stop an update. Thank you

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Unfortunately you will have to take it to the dealer and they would have to force to stop and reset the download in the VCM.

[@alialmasi124]

Are you still active and can we ask questions here?

[@sadikaliko2023]

hello i have volvo xc60 2015 canadian version and the navigation does not work please how should i install it and work the european version thank you

[@TheVolvoGuy]

You have to know if the vehicle is prepped for navigation you would have to ask the dealership.

[@cubanitamia77]

Question download is complete but it now stuck in the loading!!! It’s been loading for a few hours now. Does that seem right? Can I get out of the car?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Once the download is done you want to leave the USB stick in the vehicle and lock the vehicle outside for couple of hours.

[@terryxavier1881]

Hi, I have a 2019, S90 T6. When i switch to "eco mode", the only difference i notice is that with my foot off the accelerator, the speedometer indicates "coasting" Does that mode also disable the turbo or super charger, or any other functions? also, I occasionally would receive map update notices and would update with a flash drive, I no longer get any update notices. I'm thinking that Volvo has discontinued updating the Sensus maps for free!?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

No, it does not disable the turbo or the super charger, and as far as the maps, it is still for free. I am not sure why it does not show on your end.

[@jeringeorgevarghese4833]

Bro how to activate navigational system on v40.now nothing is working on car as it is imported from japan to europe.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

In some cases the dealer have to download software to activate the maps.

[@chrisak49]

My 2020 XC90 didn’t come with navigation. Is there a way to side load it?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

I will find out for you tomorrow I have never seen one without it. Am sure it can be added but I will find out how tomorrow and let you know.

[@chrisak49]

Thanks!

[@shlomobalanka1111]

Was there a solution for this ?

[@chrisak49]

@@shlomobalanka1111 I never found out lol. I assume you can have the dealer side load it for a cost. I haven't bothered since I use Apple CarPlay for navigation anyway.

[@JohnWilson-ck6dl]

Hi I have 2013 S60 r design D5 live in uk can you do maps on flash drive

[@TheVolvoGuy]

You should be able to download the navigation to update the maps.

[@tseyksuli4541]

Is your thumb drive in exFAT or FAT32 or NTFS? Since i tried doing this with exFAT on USB thumb drive size 128GB but car refused to detect it.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

I don't remember. I believe it is exfat

[@tseyksuli4541]

@TheVolvoGuy I managed to solve problem. My USB thumb drive was using GPT partition layout which caused the car not detecting it. Once I converted it to MBR and connected it to the car then it said straight away that it is installing the map.

[@nickgoesvestmode]

I heard the free maps update is being discontinued in 2025.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

It might. I did not hear anything about it yet.

[@ravelalmonte]

Hi! I have I 2018 XC60 and my voice control and navigation system doesn’t work. Do I have to download on a flash drive the voice control software and the maps separated?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

You can download the maps on a USB and then download the voice on your computer and then copy paste the voice files on the USB and when you plug in the vehicle it will install the voice command first then the maps.

[@xoxoxoxo446]

Hi, how do I contact you i need to get the Midwest maps download.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Patron.

[@armandofg2000]

Hey, I received the flash drive back, Thank you but I have a question: when I insert it in the USB port ask me to do it in the port 1, I was looking for another USB port and I couldn't find it any idea? I have a 2016 XC60 model. Thanks

[@TheVolvoGuy]

I do not think there is a 2nd one I will look into it tomorrow and let you know.

[@njabulonzimande2893]

hey man, I'm based in South Africa. Can you assist with the map update for 2016 V40?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

It's the same way you have to go online and download the maps on a USB stick and then download it to the vehicle.

[@lahahaman]

Hi, I have an issue updating the maps. I don’t know if it is my usb ports, flash drive or settings that I am not doing correctly. Android auto or apple car works so USB port seems to be okay. I tried many different combinations. What I did was using three different flash drives formatted to fat32 and downloaded map onto flash drive but it won’t recognize when I plug it in. Any ideas of what I am doing wrong? I tried both USB ports as well. Can you help?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Where did download the maps from.

[@lahahaman]

@@TheVolvoGuy It happens to be the flash drive. I tried another one and this time it worked. Thank you.

[@FominykhLiubov]

Thank you

[@francoishornofficial]

Thank you for the great info. I recently purchased the 2015 XC60 but the NAV has not been activated. I was told I can buy it from Volvo in South Africa for R18000.00. Do you perhaps have a cheaper solution for me.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Unfortunately when it's not activated you have to go with a dealership to get it done there.

[@gregorysloan9928]

Hi Francois - I am also in SA - this is off topic but I was wondering if you also had the high oil consumption issue on your XC60?

[@cf5478]

How can I get the update from you for my XC90?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Volvo website download the maps on a USB stick and plug it in your vehicle.

[@simonevannoli4500]

Clean ur screen hahahah

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Customer vehicle not allowed to do so.

[@simonevannoli4500]

@@TheVolvoGuy really?? You don't look after ur clients??

[@claudiunicola255]

hi! i have a question my xc90 apparently doent have enough storage space to perform all updates... any idea what i can do? i tried it untli now just via WiFi. is there a way to update the storage of the system? thank you a lot for this video! any idea where i can update the voice control? thx

[@JulezWinnfield]

I had the same issue in my 2017 XC90 and ended up taking it to the dealership instead of downloading the update to my own USB like I've done previously.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

It should have it I never seen this before

[@claudiunicola255]

I have another question.. i have updated the sistem a few times now during last year and the autopilot is not working anymore at above 150 Km/h - now its reduced to 139km/h I find it scandalous to change this via an update befor it worked up to 160km/h

[@TheVolvoGuy]

First for the storage am not aware of any way to add more. The voice control have to be done with a dealer or if you send me a 64 gb USB drive I can load the latest maps and voice commands for you. The autopilot or pilot assist does not get updated remotely as far as I know so that might of happened when the dealer did the last update on the control modules.

[@claudiunicola255]

@@TheVolvoGuy yes sure how can I contact you? Thanks a lot!

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@claudiunicola255 instagram thevolvoguy22

[@justwilliam52]

You shouldn’t be driving at that speed, that’s why is won’t work

[@armandofg2000]

Hi my friend, just checking if you receive the flash drive I sent to you, comes from Boca Raton, FL, Abel here, Thanks.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Yeah you have the 2016 xc60?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

I have the maps loaded and I will be shipping it to you Monday we got a snow storm and usps was closed yesterday

[@armandofg2000]

Thank you!!

[@freddiesims1006]

Hey, I was wondering about how often should spark plugs be replaced on my 2008 s80 Volvo?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

What engine you have Si6 or v8?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

If you have Si6 engine the spark plugs are due every 75k miles.

[@freddiesims1006]

@@TheVolvoGuy It's a 3.2 and I think it's a V8.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@freddiesims1006 if it's a 3.2 that means it's a 6cylinder

[@freddiesims1006]

@@TheVolvoGuy Right. Thank you!!

[@mitchellgreenblatt4372]

I tried to update my 2015.5 xc 60. Down loaded update from volvo to usb drive 64GB formatted exFAT, check down load said it was ok Downloaded all of North America.I believe I followed all directions plugged it in message came up no readerable files. If I need to send you a USB how do I send you my email to get your address. Thank you!

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Your Volvo might need a S/W update to the system before it can accept the USB update, they use to use DVD's on the older models and when the did the switch we had to update the S/W in the system For the USB to be accepted.

[@mitchellgreenblatt4372]

@@TheVolvoGuy Thank you for your quick response! Where does that leave me? Is there a course of action that you recommend

[@hermanvanopdorp5044]

how long does it take to download the maps to your car? 3 hours as with the old models?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

No it takes about 15-20 minutes using the USB drive.

[@marcin4991]

Hi I currently driving with the Volvo XC60 2020 and this model it comes with the internet Maps is any way to update with the regular navigation

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Hi, Not sure what you mean by internet maps.. but the vehicle navigation gets updated via usb stick the maps gets downloaded from the PC to the usb stick then to the vehicle

[@marcin4991]

@@TheVolvoGuy I mean some of the models equiped just only for internet Maps if you want activate a regular navigation I have to go to the local dealer and pay for the activation

[@marcin4991]

And one of the service guy tell me it will cost me around 1,400

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@marcin4991 am sorry but I never heard of such thing I been working at this dealer for over 10 years this is the first time I hear about this. All the volvo models come with the same Navigation system. But I will double check on the 1400 dollars this but I did not think its true.

[@marcin4991]

@@TheVolvoGuy volvo.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/9904/~/internet-maps

[@shakel]

I would like to send you a drive so you can add the maps what size drive do I need to send. and where do I send it.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Send me your email and I will email you the info.

[@ti8yz]

@@TheVolvoGuy are you still offering to do this? Would like to send you a thumb drive

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@ti8yz yes I do send your email on patreon we can get it done.

[@BULLY140]

How can I get a map update from you?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Mail me a USB stick 64 gb and I can load the maps and mail it back to you. Or you can load the maps on the USB stick your self and the load them to your volvo.

[@BULLY140]

@@TheVolvoGuy Can you please send me the website or link

[@vanessalockey4412]

I have a U.S. version 2020 xc40. However, I received it while stationed in Germany so it came with EU maps. I was told to go to the download center and follow the prompts to save the U.S. map to my USB. I did that, however, when I plug it into my car, there is not prompt to save the maps. Any suggestions?!

[@TheVolvoGuy]

If you have the correct maps on the USB stick when you plug the USB stick a message will pop up asking if you would like to download the maps hit yes and it will download the maps.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

I will check the website where you can download them and get back to you.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

I just did maps on an 2020 XC40 last week it had German maps. So as long as you have the correct S/W package it should go in no problem. Also after the maps are done downloading you have to lock your vehicle outside for about 10-15 minutes.

[@vanessalockey4412]

@@TheVolvoGuy okay, I'll double check that I'm downloading the correct maps option! Thank you

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@vanessalockey4412 sounds good let me know if I can help you any further.

[@edhernz1583]

Just wondering if you still able to do the update for my car I have a 2016 XC90 ,thanks

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Yes I just need a usb flash drive 64g and i can load the maps and voice control update and send it to you.

[@edhernz1583]

The Volvo Guy hi there where do I send you the flash drive address,,thanks

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@edhernz1583 send me your email and I will email you the address

[@edhernz1583]

The Volvo Guy [e-mail]

[@edhernz1583]

[e-mail]

[@jasongreen1021]

How can I update my workshop location or information? I don't live near a Volvo dealership because I'm in the military.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Do you live in the states?

[@jasongreen1021]

Yes Austin Texas is the nearest Dealer location

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@jasongreen1021 when you update your maps it will have the new changes if your dealer moves or a new Dealer shows up. You can find all the Volvo dealers around you on you you navigation POI

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@jasongreen1021 let me know if you want me to show you that.

[@jasongreen1021]

It worked thanks

[@peterbyron6787]

Do you mind sending me the updated maps via flash drive?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Send me your email and I will send you the address

[@peterbyron6787]

@@TheVolvoGuy [e-mail]

[@peterbyron6787]

@@TheVolvoGuy thank you

[@peterbyron6787]

@@TheVolvoGuy Hi - I never got the address. Can you please send it to [e-mail] or [e-mail]. Thanks Volvo Guy!

[@freakbynature31]

Where can i send a flash drive to?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Send me your email and I will email you the address

[@freakbynature31]

[e-mail]

[@Roadwarier9871]

Damn clean the screen before you post a video looks discounting..

[@TheVolvoGuy]

We do not do that as it's a policy, my friend. That was not my vehicle, so customers will claim we scratched the screen.

[@abo1ibrahim]

Thank for great video it was very helpful. I have another question, I have 2016 XC90, power lift gate and moon roof get stuck at random place as I open or close them. Is there a rest or reprogram I can do or only dealer can fix it?

[@TheVolvoGuy]

No, unfortunately, more likely something is wrong with them.

[@shakel]

do have to have the specific drive like 8gb for voice and a 64 gb for maps or can you have 1 large dive to fit both on.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

You can have 64 gb for both. If you do it your self this is how I do it. Download the maps directly to the usb stick. Then download the voice command to the computer hard drive and copy paste the voice on the usb stick.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Am not even sure if you have access to voice command updates.

[@РоманСтрелков-н7у]

Are there any new maps for older models like xc90 2008 in 2019? :) Particularly Russia and Europe.

[@TheVolvoGuy]

2008 have to be purchased but xc90 17 and up will have updates almost every month. But am not sure about russia and europe

[@armandofg2000]

Where can I send you the flash drive to have the voice control and the maps updates as you offer in your video, I have a 2016 Volvo XC60 T5 and live in Florida

[@TheVolvoGuy]

Send me your email and I will send you the address

[@armandofg2000]

[e-mail]

[@armandofg2000]

I sent you my email, I didn't receive your address

[@TheVolvoGuy]

@@armandofg2000 I have emailed you last week but I will email you again now.