C5 Navidrive Postcode?

[Gary180259]

Hi Guys & Galls,

 

A quick question...

 

I have a C5 with the Navidrive system which is generally excellent but I have one query. Why on Earth will it not let you enter a full UK post code? Unless you have the street name you are snookered. Maybe I'm missing something?

 

My car is  a 2007 2.0 HDi Exclusive Auto if that helps.

 

Thanks

 

Gary

[paul.h]

Seems as if all Citroen sat navs do not use post codes and some people prefer to use a Garmin despite having a Citroen sat nav.

[Randombloke]

The software is written for Europe where all post codes are five digits.

 

Maps on the Navidrive leave a lot to be desired. Worth checking the madness against a smartphone with something like Google Maps.

[seefive]

You can use an internet site to translate post codes to coordinates and input those, as a work around. A modern portable is way better all round though.

[Gary180259]

Thanks guys, I thought that would be the case though! A friend of mine has a 2006 Vauxhall Signum and he has the same problem.

 

Cheers,

 

Gary

[paul.h]

Despite the limitations of the Navidrive I still use it on our 2007 C5. Sometimes I will put in a town/village but without a street name to help you get there but also it will show traffic delays.

[Gary180259]

Absolutely, it's great for traffic reports, although occasionally a little inaccurate. But then nothing is perfect. As you say, the town/village option gets you there.

 

I love this car (my third C5) I have had LX & SX models previously.  As soon as I can afford it I will get a later model (new shape). I know they are still being made but i'm sure it won't be long before they drop it from the range and then second hand prices will drop too!!

 

Gary

[Parkesie]

As mentioned above you can get gps coordiates for postcodes. I use this site

 

http://www.map-gps-coordinates.com