Cannot locate GPS signal
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Cannot locate GPS signal
A few nights ago I disconnected my negative battery cable to reset a CMBS code I got after driving through some heavy rain. Once I reconnected the cable I had to input the radio and nav codes. Ever since then my car has not been able to acquire a GPS signal. At first it says to park the car in an open space and leave it running for up to 10 minutes. After that doesn't work it says something about not being able to locate a signal and to contact Acura.
Any hints or suggestions? I searched around this section and couldn't find any threads concerning this issue. There are no other electronic devices in the car to block the signal. Windows are tinted with non-metallic 3M ColorStable tint. I've parked it in open space away from power lines and tall buildings twice to try to get it to reset but still no luck.
Any hints or suggestions? I searched around this section and couldn't find any threads concerning this issue. There are no other electronic devices in the car to block the signal. Windows are tinted with non-metallic 3M ColorStable tint. I've parked it in open space away from power lines and tall buildings twice to try to get it to reset but still no luck.
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So I tried that and it didn't work. I'm going to disconnect the NavTool this weekend and try again. Do you think it's possible the NavTool is interfering with the antenna locating the GPS signal?
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Per the service manual,
I have metallic tint and have re-synced with the satellite more than once.
Originally Posted by Navigation System
GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) LIMITATIONS
The GPS cannot detect the vehicle's position or elevation during the following instances:
-For the first 5 to 10 minutes after reconnecting the battery (This can take as long as 45 minutes).
-When the satellite signals are blocked by tall buildings, mountains, tunnels, large trees, inside parking
structures or large trucks.
-When the GPS antenna is blocked by metallic window tinting or by an object placed above it in the
vehicle. The GPS antenna requires a clear unobstructed view of the sky.
-When the satellite signals are blocked by the operation of some electronic aftermarket accessories
including, but not limited, to non-OEM in-dash entertainment units (radio, CD players/changers, radar
detectors, and theft recovery systems), and cell phones placed near the navigation system.
The GPS cannot detect the vehicle's position or elevation during the following instances:
-For the first 5 to 10 minutes after reconnecting the battery (This can take as long as 45 minutes).
-When the satellite signals are blocked by tall buildings, mountains, tunnels, large trees, inside parking
structures or large trucks.
-When the GPS antenna is blocked by metallic window tinting or by an object placed above it in the
vehicle. The GPS antenna requires a clear unobstructed view of the sky.
-When the satellite signals are blocked by the operation of some electronic aftermarket accessories
including, but not limited, to non-OEM in-dash entertainment units (radio, CD players/changers, radar
detectors, and theft recovery systems), and cell phones placed near the navigation system.
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