Satnav Jump

[Windy]

Hello

I have a 2000 Lexus LS400, and ever since i have had it that SatNav has an error.

The actual SatNav works in all its glory, but the POINTER / ARROW jumps all over the screen and does not stay on the route / road chosen.

It may be a case of a damaged CD (although it looks ok).

I suppose I could replace it, but I did not want to spend £140+ on a new one if it then turns out NOT to be problem.

Are there any specialists who can sort if it is more than just the CD?

I suppose i need to get another CD (anyone got an old one they could send me), and i can then eliminate this from the issue.

Thanks

John

[scudney]

Hi I wouldn't think its the disc\cd, its most likely is for want of another word the "gps locator" that might have come loose therefore not giving you the true position of your car.

[Windy]

Yep, i am only 10% convinced it is the CD, but without an old one i cannot quickly eliminate that.

Where is the GPS Locator?

Is it just contained within the BOX inside the boot that holds the CD or somewhere else?

John

[ManicMark]

Hi have you callibrated the position its on the menu buttom with the sat nav switched on.

[Windy]

Yes i have, thanks.

This is more of a serious jump about the screen, not the issue that the ARROW is simply not aligned to the road it should be on.

I sort of "agree" with SCUDNEY that is sounds like the GPS locator is loose and wobbling around. I just need to know where that is located, if not simply next to the black box in the boot.

Thanks

John

[benfur]

Yep, i am only 10% convinced it is the CD, but without an old one i cannot quickly eliminate that.

Where is the GPS Locator?

Is it just contained within the BOX inside the boot that holds the CD or somewhere else?

John

Hi John

I know there is a satellite ' Antennae ' which is located within the dashboard - but is virtually inaccessible with air vent ducting etc in its way.

There is also a ' Sat Nav Amplifier ' located behind the Touch screen display unit - it is a separate unit.

Be very careful if you decide to open up the display screen - I know from personal experience that if you disturb the ribbon connections something else will not work once you re assemble.

All The Best

Maurice

[Windy]

Thanks Maurice

I think i will stay well away from removing anything from the dashboard.

[rangermastiffs]

Hi m8,

If you are interested I have a cd taken from my 1998 sat nav for sale ... £15 delivered.