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Peter Heggl?v - 27 Sep 2004 08:56 GMT

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

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Graham Tavener - 27 Sep 2004 22:33 GMT

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

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Bob Noble - 28 Sep 2004 01:09 GMT

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

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Peter Heggl?v - 20 Oct 2004 10:57 GMT

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

In Europe Volvo have a 2 year factory warranty, at least for my car.

> 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.

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

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Karsten Winkovics - 20 Jan 2005 15:02 GMT

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

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Michael Pardee - 20 Jan 2005 23:55 GMT

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> Karsten

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

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