Sat Nav issue
Sat Nav issue
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Nano2nd

Original Poster:

3,426 posts

279 months

Friday 6th November 2009
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Hi all, i've got weird issue with my Sat nav, it seems like its not locking onto any/enough satelites. The map positioning is all over the shop, i.e. it thinks i'm in ilkeston, when i'm acutaly in Leicester! also the north pointer is point south!

it didn't sort itself overnight, i've tried taking out and replacing the nav DVD, still no joy frown

anyone got any ideas? if not i guess i'll book it in on Monday

Edited by Nano2nd on Saturday 7th November 11:42

krisdelta

4,664 posts

224 months

Sunday 8th November 2009
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First thing to try is un doing the battery for a couple of minutes then pop it back on, that should reset the computers and resolve any software "feature".

If that doesn't fix it, could be the GPS antenna, first check it is plugged in firmly, if it is, get a new GPS antenna from ebay - it plugs into the computer in the boot area I believe on the Z4.

If you have a warranty - ignore all of the above and let BMW figure it out!

Nano2nd

Original Poster:

3,426 posts

279 months

Monday 9th November 2009
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Hi Kris, yeah its under warranty, i've booked it in thursday...

krisdelta

4,664 posts

224 months

Tuesday 10th November 2009
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Good stuff - I would be interested to hear what fixes it.

dan101smith

17,011 posts

234 months

Tuesday 10th November 2009
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The North pointer will rotate (albeit still to north) if you've got map orientation set to "direction of travel" instead of "north".