Car navigation repair for Alfa Romeo

4 service points – bring it to the nearest one

Vilnius Kareivių g. 11A, Žirmūnai +370 679 74770
Kaunas Baltijos g. 58, Šilainiai +370 656 95553
Klaipėda Sausio 15-osios g. 13 +370 617 77731
Šiauliai Gegužių g. 30, PC „Arena“ +370 659 83704

No appointment needed
Diagnostics €10
Mon–Fri 9–18
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Car navigation repair for an Alfa Romeo usually starts with a simple question: is the device faulty, or are the maps simply outdated and the disc unreadable? On this page we discuss the Alfa Romeo Connect G2/DB3 systems, which read maps from a CD. According to our list, they were installed in the 159 (2008.02–2009), Brera and Spider (2008.03–2009) models.

You can find the general map update procedure on the navigation update page, and here – what matters specifically to an Alfa Romeo owner.

How much does diagnostics cost? The initial diagnostics costs 10 €. We will tell you the repair or update price afterwards and agree it with you before starting work.
Do I need to book? No. Just come to any elMeistrai service point during working hours: Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00.
What is the warranty for maps? Navigation discs with maps come with a 1-year warranty.
Which models are compatible? On the list: Alfa Romeo 159 (2008.02–2009), Brera and Spider (2008.03–2009) with Connect G2/DB3 and CD.

What Alfa Romeo navigation symptoms indicate

Below are the most common cases people seek help with. Prices are indicative.

01from 40 €

Why the navigation does not work

WhyMost often the readable side of the disc is to blame: a scratched or worn CD. Less often – the reader or a software error.

Check it yourselfRemove the disc, check for scratches, and gently wipe it with a soft cloth from the center to the edges.

What we doWe check the disc and the reader and determine whether a new disc is enough or the device needs repair.

02from 60 €

The navigation asks for a disc even though one is inserted

WhyThe reader lens is dusty or the disc does not match the region. Mechanism wear is also possible.

Check yourselfMake sure the correct regional disc is inserted (e.g. CD10 for Lithuania).

What we doWe clean and calibrate the reader, and replace it if necessary.

03from 25 €

Alfa Romeo navigation shows the wrong location

WhyOutdated maps, a weak GPS signal or a faulty antenna. Read more in the article why navigation shows the wrong location.

Check yourselfDrive to an open area without buildings and wait a few minutes.

What we doWe check the GPS antenna, connections and map version.

New roads and city sections are missing

WhyThe maps are old – they don’t know about new junctions and bypasses in Lithuania and Europe.

What we doWe offer map discs, for example CD10 with detailed coverage of Lithuania.

05from 50 €

The screen is dim or does not turn on

WhyThe screen may be worn out, or there may be a power circuit fault or a poor contact.

Check yourselfCheck whether the car’s other devices and the fuses are working.

What we doWe diagnose the power supply and the screen, and replace the faulty part.

06from 30 €

The buttons and knob respond poorly

WhyWorn contacts or dirt under the buttons.

What we doWe clean and replace the control elements.

Alfa Romeo navigation repair prices

Approximate prices for the most common car navigation jobs.

Screen and controls

Service	Price	Warranty
Screen replacement	from 80 €	–
Button and knob repair	from 30 €	–

Reader and software

Service	Price	Warranty
CD reader repair or replacement	from 60 €	–
Software error fixing	from 40 €	–

Power supply and GPS

Service	Price	Warranty
Power circuit repairs	from 50 €	–
GPS antenna replacement	from 25 €	–

Prices are approximate: we will tell you the exact amount after diagnostics (10 €) and agree on it with you before starting the repair.

Myths about Alfa Romeo navigation repair

Myth. If the navigation doesn’t work, the entire unit needs to be replaced. In fact. The cause may be just the disc, the reader or a connector, so replacing the whole unit is not always necessary. It is worth first determining the actual location of the fault.
Myth. A map update fixes any error. In fact. New maps help only when the problem is outdated data. If the GPS antenna or the reader has failed, a repair is needed.
Myth. Any disc with the Alfa Romeo logo will work. In fact. The disc must match the system and the region. For Connect G2/DB3 systems, CD10 is intended for Lithuania.

How to tell that your map is outdated

The signs are simple: the car drives „across a field” where a new street or roundabout has appeared, and new roads, addresses or changed traffic layouts are missing.

Discs are divided by region, so you only buy what you need.

CD10 – Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania (detailed), Belarus, Ukraine
CD09 – Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary
CD06 – Germany, CD03 – Italy, CD08 – Scandinavia

If you are travelling through several countries, tell us your route and we will choose the right discs. You can find general information in the article how to update your car navigation.

A technician checks the car navigation unit in the workshop

Repair or just update the maps

If the device turns on, the screen shows an image and only the map is outdated, a new disc is enough. This is the lowest-cost option, and map discs come with a 1-year warranty.

If the system reads the disc with an error, stutters or does not connect, diagnostics are needed first. For €10 we find the real cause and only then agree on the price, and you can read about other ways to update in the map update article.

Before you bring it in

If you know them, tell us the car model and year of manufacture – this will make the conversation with the technician easier
If you have existing navigation discs, bring them with you
Describe when the problem appeared and how it shows itself
Decide which countries’ maps you need

From arrival to pick-up

You come to the service point. No registration is needed – come to any service point Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00.
Diagnostics for €10. The technician checks the disc, the reader, the screen and the GPS signal.
We agree on the price. We tell you the cause and the price before starting any work.
Repair or update. We repair the device or offer the map discs you need.
Warranty and pick-up. You collect the result. The work comes with a warranty, and map discs with 1 year.

Customers often ask about Alfa Romeo navigation

Do you update the Alfa Romeo MiTo navigation?

Our list includes only Connect G2/DB3 systems with CD (159, Brera, Spider). For other models, such as the MiTo or Giulietta, come in – the technician will check which system is installed.

Can the Alfa Romeo 147 navigation be updated?

It depends on the installed system. The 147 model is not in this main part of the list, so an inspection is needed.

How much does a navigation update cost?

The price depends on the discs required and the condition of the system. We tell you the exact amount after the inspection and agree on it in advance. We described other methods in the article how to install new maps.

Can navigation be updated for free?

We charge a fee for the update and for diagnostics. Diagnostics cost €10. Whether there are official free options for your model should be confirmed with the manufacturer.

Alfa Romeo car navigation repair