Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.


Forums › Transport (cars, bikes and boats) › Translating Japanese GPS to English


1 post

Wannabe Geek


# 210234 18-Mar-2017 20:09
Send private message

Hey,

So I bought a Mitsubishi Outlander 2007 today, and the GPS system is obviously in Japanese along with the radio frequencies. I am wondering if there is anyway to change this to English without having to pull it apart! Any advice would be appreciated.

Create new topic
2822 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 461

Trusted

  # 1743541 18-Mar-2017 20:13
3 people support this post
Send private message

If you need a quick translation on something, install google translate on your phone and get the jap language add on

27782 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 7270

Moderator
Trusted
Biddle Corp
Lifetime subscriber

  # 1743553 18-Mar-2017 20:42
3 people support this post
Send private message

Pulling it apart is unlikely to do anything..Pulling it out and replacing it is the best option.

 

 

 
 
 
 


xpd

Chief Trash Bandit
9502 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1615

Mod Emeritus
Trusted
Lifetime subscriber

  # 1743566 18-Mar-2017 21:34
Send private message

Yup, theyre not always a true GPS anyway, they use some other system as well over there which isnt available in NZ. Throw it out and buy a new unit.

 

There is a company in Hawkes bay somewhere that does translate some units, but I think cost wise, buying new would be cheaper and get you NZ FM bands.

 

 




XPD / Gavin / DemiseNZ

 

Server : i3-3240 @ 3.40GHz  16GB RAM  Win 10 Pro    Workstation : i5-3570K @ 3.40GHz  16GB RAM  RX580 4GB Win 10 Pro    Console : Xbox One

 

https://www.xpd.co.nz - Games, geeks, and more.     Now on BigPipe 100/100 and 2Talk

673 posts

Ultimate Geek
+1 received by user: 127


  # 1743598 18-Mar-2017 22:50
One person supports this post
Send private message

Buy American!

BDFL - Memuneh
63311 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 13846

Administrator
Trusted
Geekzone
Lifetime subscriber

  # 1794183 3-Jun-2017 12:12
Send private message

Removed a post and banned a user.




Backblaze cloud backup (personal and business) | Geekzone broadband switch | Amazon (Geekzone aff) | MightyApe (Geekzone aff) | 

 

My technology disclosure | Business Transformation | Enterprise Content Management | Customer Relationship Management | Sharesies investment fund

3809 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1159


  # 1794219 3-Jun-2017 14:12
Send private message

Even if you could get it into English , it would not have any nz maps to tell you where you are.
In the long run its Probably easier to replace it ...

1138 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 256


  # 1797684 10-Jun-2017 12:14
Send private message

Not sure about Mitsubishi. But I just off the Skype session with USA wrecker in regards to Nissan Leaf units. Their us site said heaps in stock, the reality is - nothing....

 

It seems some AV units with embedded GPS are popular in there as those can be reused even in different models/makes.

 

Things to check/be aware of with swaps to after market units - sometimes AV units in modern cars are integrated into CAN bus and some functionality may be lost if swapped for aftermarket.

 

FM in USA AV units is only compatible with Wellington/Kapiti FM stations. For Auckland you would need 0.1Mhz shifter. 





Toyota / Lexus Hybrid and EV Battery Expert Battery Test & Repair 

 

 

Create new topic



Twitter »

Follow us to receive Twitter updates when new discussions are posted in our forums:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when news items and blogs are posted in our frontpage:



Follow us to receive Twitter updates when tech item prices are listed in our price comparison site:





News »

HPE to acquire supercomputing leader Cray
Posted 20-May-2019 11:07

Techweek starting around NZ today
Posted 20-May-2019 09:52

Porirua City Council first to adopt new council software solution Datascape
Posted 15-May-2019 12:00

New survey provides insight into schools' technology challenges and plans
Posted 15-May-2019 09:30

Apple Music now available on Alexa devices in Australia and New Zealand
Posted 15-May-2019 09:11

Make a stand against cyberbullying this Pink Shirt Day
Posted 14-May-2019 20:23

Samsung first TV manufacturer to launch the Apple TV App and Airplay 2
Posted 14-May-2019 20:11

Vodafone New Zealand sold
Posted 14-May-2019 07:25

Kordia boosts cloud performance with locally-hosted Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute
Posted 8-May-2019 10:25

Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute in New Zealand opens up faster, more secure internet for Kiwi businesses
Posted 8-May-2019 09:39

Vocus Communications to deliver Microsoft Azure Cloud Solutions through Azure ExpressRoute
Posted 8-May-2019 09:25

Independent NZ feature film #statusPending to premiere during WLG-X
Posted 6-May-2019 22:13

The ultimate dog photoshoot with Nokia 9 PureView #ForgottenDogsofInstagram
Posted 6-May-2019 09:41

Nokia 9 PureView available in New Zealand
Posted 6-May-2019 09:06

Motorola Solutions joins local partners to deliver advanced communications network in New Zealand
Posted 30-Apr-2019 21:50


Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.


Support Geekzone »

Our community of supporters help make Geekzone possible. Click the button below to join them.

Support Geezone on PressPatron


Updates »

Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.

Alternatively, you can receive a daily email with Geekzone updates.