Volvo RTI Navigation problem

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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Peter Heggløv
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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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Graham Tavener

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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Bob Noble

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

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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Peter Heggløv

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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Karsten Winkovics

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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Michael Pardee

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