No GPS signal MK4 upgrade

Jarno · 18th February 2011, 15:44

Hi all,

Our MG-Rover dealer replaced the faulty MK2 satnav computer for a MK4 type satnav computer today. Everything works fine, except for the fact that the computer says that it can't find any GPS satellites (service menu). The cursor moves on the map, but it says I am in Bukarest, which is 2250km from here..

Any ideas on what the problem might be? I thought that it might had somehting to do with the separate GPS receiver which is no longer necessary. I think the dealer just connected the MK2 cables to the MK4 computer without disconneting the separate GPS receiver, is this possible? How should one install the computer correctly?

Jarno · 18th February 2011, 20:28

Turned out that the garage forgot to bypass the GPS receiver, so I had to connect the GPS antenna derectly to the MK4 satnav computer and after that everything works great!

stocktake · 18th February 2011, 20:40

Its called a trimble, often forgotten to disconnect when upgrading from the mk2

Reebs · 18th February 2011, 20:43

Yep that's the thing most people don't realise when going from a Mk2 to a Mk3 or 4. Sorry would have posted up earlier if I'd been free to get to the computer. Glad you sorted it though.

stocktake · 18th February 2011, 20:45

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Originally Posted by Reebs

Yep that's the thing most people don't realise when going from a Mk2 to a Mk3 or 4. Sorry would have posted up earlier if I'd been free to get to the computer. Glad you sorted it though.

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Reebs · 18th February 2011, 20:50

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18th February 2011, 15:44	#1
Jarno Avid contributor Steel Blue Rover 75 2.5 V6 Sterling Auto. + MGF Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No GPS signal MK4 upgrade Hi all, Our MG-Rover dealer replaced the faulty MK2 satnav computer for a MK4 type satnav computer today. Everything works fine, except for the fact that the computer says that it can't find any GPS satellites (service menu). The cursor moves on the map, but it says I am in Bukarest, which is 2250km from here.. Any ideas on what the problem might be? I thought that it might had somehting to do with the separate GPS receiver which is no longer necessary. I think the dealer just connected the MK2 cables to the MK4 computer without disconneting the separate GPS receiver, is this possible? How should one install the computer correctly? __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...edtouch/75.jpg

18th February 2011, 20:28	#2
Jarno Avid contributor Steel Blue Rover 75 2.5 V6 Sterling Auto. + MGF Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rotterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 109 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Turned out that the garage forgot to bypass the GPS receiver, so I had to connect the GPS antenna derectly to the MK4 satnav computer and after that everything works great! __________________ http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...edtouch/75.jpg

18th February 2011, 20:40	#3
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Its called a trimble, often forgotten to disconnect when upgrading from the mk2 __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident Last edited by stocktake; 18th February 2011 at 20:45..

18th February 2011, 20:43	#4
Reebs Owners Club Director Rover 75 Conn SE V6 / MG ZT 260 SE V8 / MG ZT 180 SE V6 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Southampton Posts: 20,942 Thanks: 645 Thanked 6,851 Times in 2,537 Posts	Yep that's the thing most people don't realise when going from a Mk2 to a Mk3 or 4. Sorry would have posted up earlier if I'd been free to get to the computer. Glad you sorted it though. __________________ Check your trim here . Check your spec here Check your colour here . Check Project Drive here Check your original price here