Home PageFacebookRSS News Feed
PocketGPS
Web
SatNav,GPS,Navigation
Pocket GPS World - SatNavs | GPS | Speed Cameras: Forums

Pocket GPS World :: View topic - I3 keeps losing satallite signal
 Forum FAQForum FAQ   SearchSearch   UsergroupsUsergroups   ProfileProfile   Log in for private messagesLog in for private messages   Log inLog in 

I3 keeps losing satallite signal

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Pocket GPS World Forum Index -> Garmin Portable Navigation Devices
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
JohnWB
Regular Visitor


Joined: Mar 22, 2005
Posts: 83

PostPosted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 8:43 am    Post subject: I3 keeps losing satallite signal Reply with quote

We have a Garmin i3 which has worked fine for the last year. However the last 2 times we have used it has started loosing the satallite signal while driving along. Does anyone have any idea why this should have started happening. The unit has been running on batteries and in the same car (Peugeot 206)
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
PaulB2005
Pocket GPS Moderator
Pocket GPS Moderator


Joined: Jan 04, 2006
Posts: 9323
Location: Durham, UK

PostPosted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 8:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Peugeot 206 - does this have the Anthermic (blue-ish heat reflective) windscreen?

When you loose the signal is it in places where there was no problem before?

Did you let it get a fix on the satellites before you started your journey?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
JohnWB
Regular Visitor


Joined: Mar 22, 2005
Posts: 83

PostPosted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 11:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

PaulB2005 wrote:
Peugeot 206 - does this have the Anthermic (blue-ish heat reflective) windscreen?

When you loose the signal is it in places where there was no problem before?

Did you let it get a fix on the satellites before you started your journey?


Not as far as I know, but it was OK befor in any case

It is losing the signal on places such as the main dual carrdgeway when it has always been fine before

It had a fix before we set off
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
PaulB2005
Pocket GPS Moderator
Pocket GPS Moderator


Joined: Jan 04, 2006
Posts: 9323
Location: Durham, UK

PostPosted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 2:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hmm. Possibly a fault in the unit. Did it coincide with bumps or pot holes or corners at all??

Has the unit been dropped recently?

Does it say (voice) "Lost Satellite Reception"?
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
PowerLee
Occasional Visitor


Joined: Apr 03, 2006
Posts: 31
Location: Northamptonshire

PostPosted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 7:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A lot of the higher spec 206s do have an anthermic windscreen according to the wonderful Pug parts cd rom.

For you 206 hatchback owners out there you have a choice of 6 different windscreens to pick from, 2 of them normal & the other 4 anthermic.
_________________
Garmin I3
V9 maps on a 2GB card & 2.7 firmware
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
sunstrip_steve
Regular Visitor


Joined: Mar 12, 2006
Posts: 126

PostPosted: Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

What firmware is it running? Have you upgraded it. I found that on 3.4 mind randomly says 'lost satellite reception', when i say randomly, normally when i go off the planned route, then it immediately says 'recalculating'.

but it still works ok
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
JohnWB
Regular Visitor


Joined: Mar 22, 2005
Posts: 83

PostPosted: Fri Aug 03, 2007 9:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

PaulB2005 wrote:
Hmm. Possibly a fault in the unit. Did it coincide with bumps or pot holes or corners at all??

Has the unit been dropped recently?

Does it say (voice) "Lost Satellite Reception"?


No bumps or pot holes

Not dropped at all

It does say "Lost Satellite Reception"

Firmware 2.7 (origional & the best I think)
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
PaulB2005
Pocket GPS Moderator
Pocket GPS Moderator


Joined: Jan 04, 2006
Posts: 9323
Location: Durham, UK

PostPosted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 5:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Try it on the ciggy power lead and see what happens.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message







Posted: Today    Post subject: Pocket GPS Advertising

Back to top
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Pocket GPS World Forum Index -> Garmin Portable Navigation Devices All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Make a Donation



CamerAlert Database

Click here for the PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database

Download Speed Camera Database
22.034 (27 Mar 24)



WORLDWIDE SPEED CAMERA SPOTTERS WANTED!

Click here to submit camera positions to the PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database


12mth Subscriber memberships awarded every week for verified new camera reports!

Submit Speed Camera Locations Now


CamerAlert Apps



iOS QR Code






Android QR Code







© Terms & Privacy


GPS Shopping