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Old 10-16-2008, 07:20 PM
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Nav Newbie - how do i know if i have mk3/4?

I bought a nav system from an 03 (or 02) 4.6 and the seller says it was an MK4. I got a great deal so i'm not upset with the seller. But how do i know for sure what it is? On side of blue/purple plug it says MK3 so i'm assuming its mk3.

The next question is, what is the difference between mk3 and mk4? Big difference?

I don't have it installed yet - so as soon as i can i'm going to get it plugged in and tested out in the car. hopefully by end of next week.
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If the faceplate where you plug in the nav disk says "DVD" then you have a Mk4. Otherwise is it likely a Mk3

The Mk3 can only use CD map disks (different regions on each disk) and is much slower. The Mk4 can use DVD map disks (the entire US on a single disk) and is much faster.
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Old 10-16-2008, 08:49 PM
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If the faceplate where you plug in the nav disk says "DVD" then you have a Mk4. Otherwise is it likely a Mk3

The Mk3 can only use CD map disks (different regions on each disk) and is much slower. The Mk4 can use DVD map disks (the entire US on a single disk) and is much faster.

Nice!!! Good to know.. i feel like my harness is mangled.. like he did some cutting when he took it out the car.. will have to compare it to the DIY article.
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