Do you need a clear line of sight for sat nav?
A clear line of sight between your sat nav and the satellites it is using is necessary, in order for your navigation equipment to work properly. To get a proper fix of your location, you need to be in the line of sight of at least 3 GPS satellites.
What to do when your navigation system is not activated?
If you are trying to update the navigation system using an update DVD you may get an error message saying Loading Navigation. This process can take a while in some cases up to one hour. Try removing the Navi DVD, turn off your car and let it sit for one hour.
What to do if your Garmin is having trouble acquiring satellites?
If your device is still having trouble acquiring satellites, ensure it has the latest version of operating software by following the steps in Updating Automotive Maps and Software with Garmin Express. Allow the device to acquire satellites outdoors in a stationary position with a clear view of the sky after you update.
Why is my sat nav signal not working?
To get a proper fix of your location, you need to be in the line of sight of at least 3 GPS satellites. Factors such as weather and location can affect the signal strength, so typically when there is an intense weather condition, your sat nav will probably not work, however, that’s where offline maps come in. Possible Solution #1.
What to do when your navigation system won’t work?
During this time don’t start the car, open doors or even unlock the vehicle. You want your Mercedes-Benz to go to “sleep.” After the waiting period reinserting the navigation disk into the DVD slot and try to power up your COMAND system. Press NAVI button and wait for the system to restart. If that doesn’t work go to the next step.
A clear line of sight between your sat nav and the satellites it is using is necessary, in order for your navigation equipment to work properly. To get a proper fix of your location, you need to be in the line of sight of at least 3 GPS satellites.
If your device is still having trouble acquiring satellites, ensure it has the latest version of operating software by following the steps in Updating Automotive Maps and Software with Garmin Express. Allow the device to acquire satellites outdoors in a stationary position with a clear view of the sky after you update.
To get a proper fix of your location, you need to be in the line of sight of at least 3 GPS satellites. Factors such as weather and location can affect the signal strength, so typically when there is an intense weather condition, your sat nav will probably not work, however, that’s where offline maps come in. Possible Solution #1.