GPS Icon Is White

GPS icon is white

Diagnostic Test: Navi System Link

NOTE:
- Make sure the vehicle is parked outside and away from buildings.
- Refer to GPS Information for real time satellite reception display

Before assuming that a GPS antenna reception complaint is hardware related, be aware of the following:
- The GPS signal is extremely weak (about one billionth the strength of a radio broadcast signal received by a radio antenna)
- If the rear window has been tinted with metallic tint, this can seriously degrade or block GPS reception.
- Loose items on the rear package tray can block satellite antenna reception
- Aftermarket devices like Lo-Jack, remote starters or other electronic devices located near the navigation unit or GPS antenna can potentially interfere with the operation of the navigation system

1. Check for metallic window tint on the windshield and electronic aftermarket accessories (possibly hidden) mounted near the GPS antenna or the navigation unit

Is there metallic window tint or electronic accessories9

YES - Remove tint or the accessories and recheck

NO - Go to step 2

2. Go into the Diagnostic mode and use the "Navi System Link" diagnostic to check the GPS antenna

Is "GPS Ant" icon red?

YES - Check for a kinked, crushed, or disconnected GPS antenna wire If icon is still red, replace the GPS antenna

NO - Check that nothing is blocking the GPS antenna located under the package shelf and recheck Substitute a known good GPS antenna, and recheck
- If the symptom is gone, replace the GPS antenna
- If the symptom is still present, substitute a known-good navigation unit and recheck If the symptom is gone, replace the original navigation unit.