Symptom Troubleshooting

Navigation System Symptom Troubleshooting - GPS icon is white or not shown

GPS icon is white or not shown

NOTE:

- Make sure the vehicle is parked outside and away from buildings.
- Refer to GPS Information Navigation System Diagnostic Mode for realtime satellite reception display.
- With good reception, the icon is normally green.

1. Check for metallic window tint on the windshield and electronic aftermarket accessories (possibly hidden) mounted near the GPS antenna located behind the gauge assembly 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. Go into the Diagnostic Menu and use the Navi System Link test Navigation System Diagnostic Mode to check the GPS antenna.

Is the GPS Ant icon red?

YES -

Use the Navi ECU test under Unit Check Navigation System Diagnostic Mode to check for a kinked, crushed, or disconnected GPS antenna wire. Substitute a known-good GPS antenna and recheck. If the problem goes away, replace the original GPS antenna. If icon is still red, substitute a known-good navigation unit and recheck. If the problem goes away, replace the original navigation unit. If the problem is still present, replace the floor wire harness.�

NO -

Check that nothing is blocking the GPS antenna located behind the gauge control module and recheck. Substitute a known-good GPS antenna first, and recheck. If the problem is still present, substitute a known-good navigation unit, and recheck.�