Symptom Troubleshooting

Navigation System 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, away from buildings.
- Refer to GPS Information for real-time 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 after market 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 Mode and use the Navi System Link diagnosis to check the GPS antenna.

Is the GPS Ant icon red?

YES -

Use the Navi ECU test under Unit Check to check for a kinked, crushed, or disconnected GPS antenna wire. If necessary, try a known-good GPS antenna. If the 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 Service and Repair and recheck. If the symptom goes away, replace the original navigation unit.