Volvo RTI Navigation problem

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Peter Heggløv, Sep 27, 2004.

  1. Hi all!

    I have a 2002 Volvo S60 with RTI navigation (DVD-ROM).
    When I turned it on yesterday, it seemed to have lost any connection to the
    GPS, and positioned me in a tunnel ;-)
    When I check the GPS information, it says 0 satelites...

    I have tried to remove the DVD, and then insert it again to restart the
    software, but no change.
    I have also been driving around for a while, but no GPS signal seems to be
    found.

    I guess the NAVI either lost connection to the GPS module, or the GPS module
    itself is at fault...
    Any suggestions how to loacte/fix the problem, or do I have to go to the
    Volvo dealer?

    Best,
    Peter Hegglov
     
    Peter Heggløv, Sep 27, 2004
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  2. I guess you have checked the connections into the DVD unit?
    The sensor is under the rear parcel shelf, have you got anything laid on
    there with metal/foil in it?

    Failing that I guess it's a trip to the dealer.

    Graham
     
    Graham Tavener, Sep 27, 2004
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  3. Peter Heggløv

    Bob Noble Guest

    Hi, Peter - - -

    On a U.S. car, anyway, you'd still be under warranty, wouldn't you (48K
    mile, 48 mo)?

    It's always tempting to exercise the DIY options, but you really need to
    have a record at the Dealer's that this problem existed during warranty
    on your vehicle. If there's a failure beyond warranty, you'd generally
    be covered in such a non-stressed item.

    bob noble
    Reno, NV, USA
     
    Bob Noble, Sep 28, 2004
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  4. On a U.S. car, anyway, you'd still be under warranty, wouldn't you (48K
    In Europe Volvo have a 2 year factory warranty, at least for my car.

    But good news! The navigation system is now working again, and without any
    actions from me at all.
    I guess that there could be a bad connection somewhere, but I'll have to
    wait and see if the GPS signal disappears again.

    This morning I had signal from 7 different satelites, and i was positioned
    right where i was. I guess the ERROR was tired of waiting, and
    disappeared... ;-)

    I learned that the S60/V70 has the GPS antenna under the top of the
    dashboard, above the instruments, if anyone ever wondered wher Volvo put
    that thing.

    Thanks for your answers!

    Br,
    Peter
     
    Peter Heggløv, Oct 20, 2004
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  5. Hey folks,

    mind you, there is a war or two going on, and the military operators of
    GPS might change the GPS layout to accommodate that and provide better
    accuracy in the engagement areas.

    Just my 2d

    Karsten
     
    Karsten Winkovics, Jan 20, 2005
    #5
  6. There used to be a dithering system in the GPS signal to limit accuracy for
    non-military uses, but it was phased out a few years ago.

    Mike
     
    Michael Pardee, Jan 20, 2005
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