Tint won't affect Navi
11-23-2003, 04:36 PM
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Tint won't affect Navi
Here's how I came to the conclusion that Tint is not going to affect Navi.
for one, I have 20%/20% tint/mirror and I didn't lose any functionality.
two: the Accord gets navi, but not XM and it has the roof nipple. The TL has the nipple, for XM and for Navi. Why else would the Accord have an external lump if not for XM or Navi.
Therefore the tinting isn't going to block anything.
if you look in the rear window of the previous TL, you see a lump embedded into the top of the rear window, there's your GPS antenna. This year it's all on the Roof.
Also, since the tint goes on the inside, it doesn't block the printed window antenna from external FM signals. The only thing I could think it might do is overdo it if they hit the tint and reflect back and double the signals, as can happen when FM bounces around in city buildings.
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for one, I have 20%/20% tint/mirror and I didn't lose any functionality.
two: the Accord gets navi, but not XM and it has the roof nipple. The TL has the nipple, for XM and for Navi. Why else would the Accord have an external lump if not for XM or Navi.
Therefore the tinting isn't going to block anything.
if you look in the rear window of the previous TL, you see a lump embedded into the top of the rear window, there's your GPS antenna. This year it's all on the Roof.
Also, since the tint goes on the inside, it doesn't block the printed window antenna from external FM signals. The only thing I could think it might do is overdo it if they hit the tint and reflect back and double the signals, as can happen when FM bounces around in city buildings.
TTFN
11-23-2003, 04:40 PM
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Re: Tint won't affect Navi
two: the Accord gets navi, but not XM and it has the roof nipple. The TL has the nipple, for XM and for Navi. Why else would the Accord have an external lump if not for XM or Navi.
The Accord does get XM and that is exactly what the "nipple" on the back of roof is for. Drove a new Accord with XM and no navi with the nipple.
The Accord does get XM and that is exactly what the "nipple" on the back of roof is for. Drove a new Accord with XM and no navi with the nipple.
11-23-2003, 04:53 PM
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wow.. i was wrong then.. my apologies, I didn't know the Accord got XM. But I can't find any other place the GPS pod could be, I certainly don't see it in the back dash or window anywhere. Unless it's in the pod above the rear view mirror. Integrating it into the already annoying nipple would be best use of the part.
11-23-2003, 05:00 PM
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Re: Tint won't affect Navi
Originally posted by Sherlock
Here's how I came to the conclusion that Tint is not going to affect Navi.
Therefore the tinting isn't going to block anything.
if you look in the rear window of the previous TL, you see a lump embedded into the top of the rear window, there's your GPS antenna. This year it's all on the Roof.
TTFN
Here's how I came to the conclusion that Tint is not going to affect Navi.
Therefore the tinting isn't going to block anything.
if you look in the rear window of the previous TL, you see a lump embedded into the top of the rear window, there's your GPS antenna. This year it's all on the Roof.
TTFN
"If you have rear window tinting installed, be aware that if the tint has metallic properties, it can seriously degrade or prevent GPS reception. This is because the GPS antenna is located under the rear window beneath the package tray".
11-23-2003, 09:08 PM
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...if you look in the rear window of the previous TL, you see a lump embedded into the top of the rear window, there's your GPS antenna. This year it's all on the Roof.
We do, however, have the clitoris! :facelick:
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11-23-2003, 10:43 PM
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go forth.. and find the clitoris.. 
lord .. funny
I guess I goofed all the way around on this issue.
Hobster, no harshness taken, i just drew conclusions about what I saw. Glad my tint doesn't harm my nav then.
lord .. funnyI guess I goofed all the way around on this issue.
Hobster, no harshness taken, i just drew conclusions about what I saw. Glad my tint doesn't harm my nav then.
11-23-2003, 11:14 PM
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Re: Re: Tint won't affect Navi
Originally posted by Jss1
This is because the GPS antenna is located under the rear window beneath the package tray".
This is because the GPS antenna is located under the rear window beneath the package tray".
11-24-2003, 12:41 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Tint won't affect Navi
Originally posted by pianoman41
Same location as on the 2nd generations as well. Tint affecting navi seems to be a mixed bag based on what I've read from members over the last couple of years. Some say they see no difference and some say it does affect the number of satellites the unit can see. I'm sure metallic-based tints are worse.
Same location as on the 2nd generations as well. Tint affecting navi seems to be a mixed bag based on what I've read from members over the last couple of years. Some say they see no difference and some say it does affect the number of satellites the unit can see. I'm sure metallic-based tints are worse.
11-24-2003, 12:21 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Tint won't affect Navi
Originally posted by pianoman41
Same location as on the 2nd generations as well. Tint affecting navi seems to be a mixed bag based on what I've read from members over the last couple of years. Some say they see no difference and some say it does affect the number of satellites the unit can see. I'm sure metallic-based tints are worse.
Same location as on the 2nd generations as well. Tint affecting navi seems to be a mixed bag based on what I've read from members over the last couple of years. Some say they see no difference and some say it does affect the number of satellites the unit can see. I'm sure metallic-based tints are worse.
11-25-2003, 07:48 AM
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Re: Tint won't affect Navi
Originally posted by huskerfan
I have a 2003 TL Type S w/Navi. The GPS antenna is on the roof above the rear window at the same place the nipple for the XM is on the new models.
I have a 2003 TL Type S w/Navi. The GPS antenna is on the roof above the rear window at the same place the nipple for the XM is on the new models.
11-25-2003, 08:11 AM
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Originally posted by 2KSilverTL
Yep Formula 1 metallic
Yep Formula 1 metallic
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