How to troubleshoot common problems with a GPS navigation unit?
Make sure the GPS antenna is connected and has a clear line of sight to the sky. If you have a GPS unit that is installed in your car’s dashboard console, check to make sure the antenna is connected properly. If it is possible to move the antenna, try moving it to a different location that has a clear line of sight to the sky.
Why is my Acura TL saying Please check disc?
Fixed mine by getting a proper charge into the battery and turning the key off then on to reset the please check disc message. For me the battery was too low for the software disc drive to function.
Why is the touch screen on my GPS not working?
Touch panel is not calibrated. Press “calibration” to calibrate the monitor again. No response from the touch screen. If there is still no response after a long period time, please contact the after-sale service department to have this issue looked at. Can not play DVD. Disc loaded inaccurately.
How do you replace a GPS navigation unit?
The power cable has not been connected to the GPS navigation unit. Connect the power cable to the GPS navigation unit. Blown fuse behind the GPS navigation unit or in the radio system. Replace the blown fuse with a fuse of the same amps. Flat battery. Replace or charge up the flat battery. The remote controller is running out of battery power.
What to do if your GPS has outdated maps?
When a GPS has outdated maps, it may tell you to turn onto a road that no longer exists or not know about new roads that have been built. Plus updating the firmware can fix any bugs the unit is experiencing. To update a stand-alone GPS unit, download the update software to your computer from the manufacturer’s website.
Why does my GPS not work in tall buildings?
Re-plug in the radio antenna. This problem can also related to the current position of the vehicle, especially in the areas with tall buildings. Try it again when the vehicle is away from the built up areas. If the problem persists, please contact your local product distributor/reseller. No image from the reversing camera.
Make sure the GPS antenna is connected and has a clear line of sight to the sky. If you have a GPS unit that is installed in your car’s dashboard console, check to make sure the antenna is connected properly. If it is possible to move the antenna, try moving it to a different location that has a clear line of sight to the sky.
Are there any problems with the Ford navigation system?
However, there can be various problems a car owner may face with their navigation system such as outdated navigation discs, a locked up navigation system, suspension issues and so on. When such issues appear, consulting an Expert usually helps.
What causes the navigation system to stop working?
The system works fine until I get an error message that just pops up on the screen in BRIGHT RED that says “Vehicle phone requires service”. Once that appears the Navigation system quits working (vehicle and map are they but do not move with motion) and takes a few days before it starts working again. Any ideas?”
The power cable has not been connected to the GPS navigation unit. Connect the power cable to the GPS navigation unit. Blown fuse behind the GPS navigation unit or in the radio system. Replace the blown fuse with a fuse of the same amps. Flat battery. Replace or charge up the flat battery. The remote controller is running out of battery power.
What should I do if my car radio is not working?
If there is a big error in the main unit, then you should get your car radio replaced with a new one. Because the main unit is the basic thing inside the car radio. Many car radio models have a basic digital display to get a better look at options and understand the operations better.
What’s the problem with my Philips Radio not working?
Open the glove box and gently pull away the right side of it to expose a philips screw beneath the belt-line molding.
How to troubleshoot a GPS navigation unit in a car?
1 Turn the vehicle key to ACC or IGNITION position. 2 Connect the power cable to the GPS navigation unit if it is a stand-alone unit. 3 Check the fuses in the fuse panel. It’s normally on the driver-side of your car. Replace any blown fuses. 4 Make sure the battery is fully charged if it has a battery.
If there is a big error in the main unit, then you should get your car radio replaced with a new one. Because the main unit is the basic thing inside the car radio. Many car radio models have a basic digital display to get a better look at options and understand the operations better.
Why is my navigation system not working properly?
If the system still can not locate it, it is most likely that the map in the system will need to be updated. Map does not appears on the monitor. It is possibly that the scale of the navigation map is either too small or too large. Try to change the scale of the map, you should be able to see the navigation map on the monitor now.
Why does my GPS keep giving me wrong directions?
If a GPS unit is giving wrong directions, it’s most likely because the maps are outdated. When a GPS has outdated maps, it may tell you to turn onto a road that no longer exists or not know about new roads that have been built.