I just pulled fuse #12 - Radio #1 which is located under the hood, and fuse #30 - Radio #2 which is located under the driver's side of the dash. I waited approximatly 3 minutes before reinstalling the fuses. Upon powering up the car in accessory mode, the nav started reloading the nav operating data. I then tested the override, and I can access the screen and activate the override. I did not drive the car to see if it actually works, but I assume it does since it has a new service screen I did not have before. I also checked the DVD data on the info page, and it still indicates is has the 6.1 DVD version.

So far so good.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

Well done!

I have a Kentucky car with 6.1 and no access to the 5.1 DVD. Is there anywhere that anyone is aware of to get the required file from the 5.1 DVD?

[quote=ag4ever;107819] I then got a BenQ DW1650 (Rebadged as a CompUSA drive)

Is this the drive that finally worked? Do you happen to know if the external DVD burner is the same company/technology?

http://tinyurl.com/23ellj

Yes that is the drive.

Just be sure that the box actually has 1650 on it. The new version of that drive is not a BenQ.

BenQ was aquired by LiteOn, and the BenQ drives are now legacy "non-supported" drives. but, there is enough of a following that some people are making their own updates for it.

I figured if I only used the drive to make the override disk, it would be worth it.

Has anyone been able to make this disc on a Mac? If so what software did you use to create it?

Thanks

For those who, like myself, did a search and thought this thread might have the override procedure activation sequence, here it is (from the other linked thread):

<snip>
Do the volume screen override:

Press Menu
(menu screen appears)

Press Volume
(volume screen appears)

Press upper left corner
Press lower left corner
Press upper left corner
Press lower left corner

(Service Menu will appear)

Press and hold Over Ride for a few seconds

You know I think you have a point there. I've tried 5-6 DVD burns and had no luck. Wouldn't it be much better to learn how to use what Toyota intended us to use....our VOICE.
I will need to start practicing. (it can be frustrating at times)

(Does the lady in the Navi have a name? ie Tokyo Nav or something)

Is there a way to enter and search for a POI Name using the voice recognition? So far I've only been able to enter an address while in motion using voice recognition.

Today, I used voice to find my restaurant.
"Show Thai restaurant"
she replied with showing the Thai POIs

how about searching for the nearest target store?