TZtouch 2 update issues

Fishkilla

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Hey Guys,
I have a mint TZtouch 2 I purchased back in 2015 that I used on my charter boat for a year and a half and then started working in a different occupation .I removed the unit and parked it on a shelf at home in a closet. Recently I decided to build out another boat and use the unit again this year on a smaller but faster vessel. I am using the below listed Furuno Products. I am running the 2.01 software on the TZtouch2 and I’m trying to update to the 8.01. My unit has the internal sounder and I saw that there was a second USB install for that model. I have tried to update both ways using the SD card and the USB using the files advised for each respectively. I followed the directions for each precisely. My unit fails to boot up either way. I keep getting the old 2.01 version no matter what I do. Is there a service procedure to flash or update another way? I’m a diehard Furuno guy and have never had anything but love for my Furuno gear , please help! I also saw a update for all the sensors that would be nice to do as well.
I also have strapped on a pair of 300hp V8 Mercury Verado’s. Im trying to figure the best way to integrate the Autopilot I have for them. Any Guidance would be awesome.

NavPilot 711
DRSX 12A
TZtouch 2 TZTL12F
PG 700
GPA 017
RD 33
 
The TZT2 software update is a two step process that requires BOTH a USB Stick and MicroSD chip. It isn't one or the other... it is BOTH.
HERE are the instruction for the update to 8.01 and if followed it should upgrade the machine directly to the most current software.
Looks like it will be a nice system once you get everything put back together.
 
Depends on the Mercury because the newer stuff has gone proprietary. It is all about the steering system. What type so steering system is being used?
 
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