Symptom Troubleshooting

Symptom Troubleshooting: GPS icon is white or not shown

GPS icon is white or not shown

Diagnostic Test: Navi System Link

NOTE:

- Check the vehicle battery condition first. Testing and Inspection

- With good reception, the icon is normally green.

- Make sure the GPS antenna is plugged in.

- Check for any aftermarket accessories or metallic window tinting that may be interfering with the GPS signal.

- Make sure the vehicle is parked outside and away from buildings.

- Refer to GPS Information Navigation System Diagnostic Mode (With Navigation) for realtime satellite reception display.

1. Check for aftermarket metallic window tint on the windshield and electronic aftermarket accessories (possibly hidden) mounted near the GPS antenna or the navigation unit.

Is there metallic window tint or electronic accessories?
YES - Remove tint or the accessories, and recheck.

NO - Go to step 2.


2. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

3. Go into the Diagnostic Menu and use the Navi System Link diagnostic Navigation System Diagnostic Mode (With Navigation) to check the GPS antenna.

Is the GPS Ant icon red?
YES - Use the Navi ECU test under Unit Check Navigation System Diagnostic Mode (With Navigation) to check for a kinked, crushed, or disconnected GPS antenna wire. If necessary, try a known-good GPS antenna. If icon is still red, replace the navigation unit. Service and Repair

NO - Check that nothing is blocking the GPS antenna located behind the gauge control module, and recheck. Substitute a known-good navigation unit, Service and Repair and recheck.

- If the system is gone, replace the GPS antenna. Service and Repair

- If the system is still present, substitute a known-good navigation unit and recheck. If the symptom is gone, replace the original navigation unit. Service and Repair