Pinpoint Test M: No Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna Signal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- M1 CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM
- Move the vehicle outside of any enclosed structure to an area that is unobstructed by trees, tall buildings, and bridges.
- Operate the audio unit in navigation mode.
- Does the GPS icon appear, then disappear?
- YES : The system is operating correctly at this time. NOTIFY the customer that obstructions to the line of sight may affect the GPS antenna.
- NO : Go to M2.
- M2 CHECK THE AUDIO UNIT RECORDED DTCs
- Check the recorded DTCs from the audio unit self-test.
- Is DTC B2204 recorded?
- M3 CHECK THE GPS ANTENNA MOUNTING
- Verify the GPS antenna is installed correctly and no aftermarket equipment is obstructing the antenna.
- Is the GPS antenna mounted correctly?
- YES : Go to M4.
- NO : Correctly INSTALL the GPS antenna. REFER to Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna . TEST the system for normal operation.
- M4 SUBSTITUTE THE GPS ANTENNA
- Install a known good GPS antenna.
- Move the vehicle outside of any enclosed structure to an area that is unobstructed by trees, tall buildings, and bridges.
- Operate the audio unit in navigation mode.
- Does the GPS icon appear, then disappear?
- YES : INSTALL a new GPS antenna. REFER to Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna . CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
- NO : INSTALL the original GPS antenna. Go to M5 .
- M5 CHECK FOR CORRECT AUDIO UNIT OPERATION
- Disconnect all the audio unit connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion
- damaged pins
- pushed-out pins
- Connect all the audio unit connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- YES : INSTALL a new audio unit. REFER to Audio Unit . TEST the system for normal operation.
- NO : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.