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Has anyone had trouble "reseting" the Sat-Nav on a XJ8 after a car ferry trip? Mine was perfect until I took it on the ferry. Have tried leaving it on for 30 miles or so but it's still all fouled up.
I don't fancy paying some Jag dealer to sort it for me, only to have it happen again in a few weeks time with another ferry trip.
Anyone any idea's please?
I don't fancy paying some Jag dealer to sort it for me, only to have it happen again in a few weeks time with another ferry trip.
Anyone any idea's please?
Interesting, but I can't help, only sympathise.
If during a journey I do a right hand loop off into a petrol station or whatever, when I come out and resume the trip the Sat Nav goes all left handed on me. i.e. the map indicates that I should go round round-abouts anti-clockwise!
However, after switching off at journey's end all is reset properly. Weird.
By the way, anyone know where I can get a reasonably priced update to the mapping disc rather than pay £350 to Jaguar?
If during a journey I do a right hand loop off into a petrol station or whatever, when I come out and resume the trip the Sat Nav goes all left handed on me. i.e. the map indicates that I should go round round-abouts anti-clockwise!
However, after switching off at journey's end all is reset properly. Weird.
By the way, anyone know where I can get a reasonably priced update to the mapping disc rather than pay £350 to Jaguar?
8Pack, I had this problem on my XK8 when I returned from France a couple of years back. I just left it on and it corrected itself after a couple of days. However, I think you can take it to a dealer who will reset it properly for you - shouldn't cost too much. By the way, I found it was more reliable when I had it switched on permanently for every trip rather than having it switched off for long periods of time which seemed to confuse the system. Anyway, in my experience of Jag Sat Nav (mine was on a 1999 XK8)the thing was a law unto itself!
K.K. said:
8Pack, I had this problem on my XK8 when I returned from France a couple of years back. I just left it on and it corrected itself after a couple of days. However, I think you can take it to a dealer who will reset it properly for you - shouldn't cost too much. By the way, I found it was more reliable when I had it switched on permanently for every trip rather than having it switched off for long periods of time which seemed to confuse the system. Anyway, in my experience of Jag Sat Nav (mine was on a 1999 XK8)the thing was a law unto itself!
Have you tried disconnecting the battery earth lead for 10 minutes? That has been known to fix most things. -remember you will need the radio code though
I will check this tomorrow, but I don't think the Sat Nav is Diagnosable, therefore your Jag dealer is not going to plug it into some fancy box of tricks (WDS) to fix it, and if there is something they can do it it probably an easy fix. I will try to find out for you.
Chibbard will probably also know as he work on JTIS -the workshop manual used by Jag dealers.
Pete
>> Edited by pistol pete on Thursday 19th August 21:54
Just spoke to our Jag technician. Apparently after not seing the satelites for while and moving location (in the hold of the ferry), the sat nav needs to figure out where it is -this can take some time but will happen automatically. I am told that you can do this manually by dragging the cursor to show the location where the system actually is, and that is what your Jag dealer would do -I have never done this personally though.
Pete
Pete
My Appologies all! Been away and have ONLY just seen your posts. Many, many thanks for all for your replies, interesting!
Pfw-v8, Yeah! had that myself in Germany, the left right thing! Weird!!! Though I have to say, the German disc has NEVER worked, and THAT was what I wanted SAT-Nav for MOST! rather than over here. Disapointing.
OK! also to P/Pete! Tried removing the 2 supplies to the unit some time ago, NOT for 10 mins though, but I hear what you're saying Pete, time enough for capacitors to discharge and any false memory lost, then reboot, (trick I've learned myself with confused PLC's at work) didn't work though I'm afraid. Funny thing is: if you enter on " your position" it's always exactly right! Correct road and everything. Just that when you start it, it races AHEAD of you and finishes the journey before you've gone 5 miles!
Problem is: If you get it sorted at a Jag Dealer, then take a Ferry trip(every year) as I do, and that's where you want it MOST. When you land in France you're back to square one, Knackered!!! therefore is it worth paying JAG to "fix it"? OR EVEN buy the bloody disc in the first place! I must admit, I expected MUCH better than this from Jaguar.
Thanks for all your advice everyone,some interesting points to note. I'll be going to Scotland again next month to see friends (should let Steve [M6 cameraman] Callagan know shouldn't I) I'll try it again.
Shame though, when I got the car it was inch perfect, very impresive, until I took it on a ferry!
I WILL let you all know how I get on with it, could be useful to others. So, watch this space, I will! thanks all, be gratefull for any more info.
Pfw-v8, Yeah! had that myself in Germany, the left right thing! Weird!!! Though I have to say, the German disc has NEVER worked, and THAT was what I wanted SAT-Nav for MOST! rather than over here. Disapointing.
OK! also to P/Pete! Tried removing the 2 supplies to the unit some time ago, NOT for 10 mins though, but I hear what you're saying Pete, time enough for capacitors to discharge and any false memory lost, then reboot, (trick I've learned myself with confused PLC's at work) didn't work though I'm afraid. Funny thing is: if you enter on " your position" it's always exactly right! Correct road and everything. Just that when you start it, it races AHEAD of you and finishes the journey before you've gone 5 miles!
Problem is: If you get it sorted at a Jag Dealer, then take a Ferry trip(every year) as I do, and that's where you want it MOST. When you land in France you're back to square one, Knackered!!! therefore is it worth paying JAG to "fix it"? OR EVEN buy the bloody disc in the first place! I must admit, I expected MUCH better than this from Jaguar.
Thanks for all your advice everyone,some interesting points to note. I'll be going to Scotland again next month to see friends (should let Steve [M6 cameraman] Callagan know shouldn't I) I'll try it again.
Shame though, when I got the car it was inch perfect, very impresive, until I took it on a ferry!
I WILL let you all know how I get on with it, could be useful to others. So, watch this space, I will! thanks all, be gratefull for any more info.
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