Newbie + XDA 2 + TT5

Bampah · Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 9:45 pm Post subject: Newbie + XDA 2 + TT5

I inherited my sons XDA 2 when he moved to Cyprus.
It came complete with TT5 which worked fine in his car.
Due to a fault, the XDA had to go to the menders before I had tried it in my car and when it was returned everything installed had been lost.
I reinstalled TT5 but cannot get the XDA to connect to the wired GPS.
The only ID I have for the GPS is that it is marked:-

'FPA01' and has a serial number G270501447.

The GPS light flashes for a while then stays permnently ON.
Any ideas what settings I should enter for the GPS?
Am I going to have constant problems as I drive a Scenic with heat reflective screens? (It definitely cut down the effectiveness of my Snooper).
If I have to change the GPS, what do you suggest to replace it with?
If I opt for BlueTooth, do I have to wear one of those ridiculous posers ear jobbies or can I have it broadcast?
Sorry for all the questions. Not only am I a newbie but I'm also an old fart!

mikealder · Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2006 9:54 pm Post subject:

Go to Start/ Settings Connections tab then click the IRdA icon, once in here de-select the "receive all beams" check box (it releases the serial port for connectivity to your GPS).
For the GPS set-up try "Other NMEA Wired GPS, Baud speed at 4800 and finally cable on COM1, when the unit reverts to the GPS screen in TomTom having set it up does the little blue/ yellow disk spin (top right of the screen), if it does take it outside and wait as the first acquisition could take some time - 20 mins etc - Mike

Bampah · Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:04 pm Post subject:

I have set it up as you suggested and the little spinner does move, just a quarter turn every 10 seconds.
I have sat with it in my car for over 30 mins but it still shows 'No gps detected'.
?? Sad

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