Problem w/ Navigation
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Problem w/ Navigation
I just got back from having my windows tinted and my navi isn't working properly.
It all started when I picked up my car at the tinting shop. I got in the car and when I turned on the ignition the screen that came up was one with 5 or so boxes showing the Antenna----Navi Unit-----NavECU----Monitor---AC all connected by lines basically showing the status of the entire system. They are all GREEN and it says the system is working OK.
In the upper right hand of the screen is the RETURN button and when pressed takes you to the diagnostic Main Menu. (or so I’m guessing cuz I’ve never gone into this mode before) I didn't change any values or anything like that, but I did run a diagnostic and everything is coming back fine. Now on this Menu is another RETURN button in the upper right hand corner and when pressed the screen goes blank and then returns to the first screen I described with the 5 boxes.
While driving home I kept hitting the RETURN button once to get into the main diagnostic menu and then a second time to try and get out of diagnostic mode. After 3 or 4 times of doing this, it then returned to the normal screen when you first start it up, the one with the Earth and Stars and "Acura Navi etc." logo on it. So the system booted up fine and I watched as it followed me home perfectly as it had be doing so for 2 weeks now. When I almost reach my house however it for whatever reason goes back into the diagnostic loop.
I have a feeling its gonna be going to the dealer however I’m wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this?
It all started when I picked up my car at the tinting shop. I got in the car and when I turned on the ignition the screen that came up was one with 5 or so boxes showing the Antenna----Navi Unit-----NavECU----Monitor---AC all connected by lines basically showing the status of the entire system. They are all GREEN and it says the system is working OK.
In the upper right hand of the screen is the RETURN button and when pressed takes you to the diagnostic Main Menu. (or so I’m guessing cuz I’ve never gone into this mode before) I didn't change any values or anything like that, but I did run a diagnostic and everything is coming back fine. Now on this Menu is another RETURN button in the upper right hand corner and when pressed the screen goes blank and then returns to the first screen I described with the 5 boxes.
While driving home I kept hitting the RETURN button once to get into the main diagnostic menu and then a second time to try and get out of diagnostic mode. After 3 or 4 times of doing this, it then returned to the normal screen when you first start it up, the one with the Earth and Stars and "Acura Navi etc." logo on it. So the system booted up fine and I watched as it followed me home perfectly as it had be doing so for 2 weeks now. When I almost reach my house however it for whatever reason goes back into the diagnostic loop.
I have a feeling its gonna be going to the dealer however I’m wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this?
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this happened to me
your navi will be screwed up for the next 2 weeks. once the tint dries then the navi should work properly. once in awhile my navi acts up though...
sidemarker
your navi will be screwed up for the next 2 weeks. once the tint dries then the navi should work properly. once in awhile my navi acts up though...
sidemarker
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Originally posted by sidemarker
this happened to me
your navi will be screwed up for the next 2 weeks. once the tint dries then the navi should work properly. once in awhile my navi acts up though...
sidemarker
this happened to me
your navi will be screwed up for the next 2 weeks. once the tint dries then the navi should work properly. once in awhile my navi acts up though...
sidemarker
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Originally posted by Beelzebub
Chap
Where did you get the tint done?
Chap
Where did you get the tint done?
I was very happy until i stepped into the car and the Navi was all out of whack. As I sat there visions of one of the guys in the shop fu*king with the navi in diagnostic mode flew through my head and i was PISSED. Good thing I didn't start throwing accusations around. :o
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I hope they didn’t install METALLIC tint on your rear window.
If they did you’re FAWKED because it’s probably blocking the signal from being received by the antenna under the read parcel shelf.
Shawn S
If they did you’re FAWKED because it’s probably blocking the signal from being received by the antenna under the read parcel shelf.
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Originally posted by sidemarker
your navi will be screwed up for the next 2 weeks. once the tint dries then the navi should work properly.
your navi will be screwed up for the next 2 weeks. once the tint dries then the navi should work properly.
Why would air bubbles or wet glue effect a signal?
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Well I got into the car this morning and the Navi started perfectly and continued to work all day. I'm not exactly sure what happened but i'll wait and see if it acts up again. For now its back to normal and the tint was well worth it. ![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
No I was aware of the problems this could cause and I made sure they didn't use that.
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Originally posted by Shawn S
I hope they didn’t install METALLIC tint on your rear window.
I hope they didn’t install METALLIC tint on your rear window.
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Originally posted by Shawn S
I never heard of that.
Why would air bubbles or wet glue effect a signal?
Shawn S
I never heard of that.
Why would air bubbles or wet glue effect a signal?
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so i just assume that its even worse when the tint is still wet...
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yea.. i was about to ask about metallic tint but then i saw everyone else already replied with that
(metallic tint can also fuck up Radar detectors, but it looks hella tight!!)
(metallic tint can also fuck up Radar detectors, but it looks hella tight!!)
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