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      11-02-2022, 04:29 AM   #1
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GPS error after installing carplay

I've just installed a carplay unit in my 2014 M235i. All working well except.... when in the NBT mode the GPS location is now way out and not tracking accurately. Yep I know I can just use car play but its frustrating the original mapping is not working correctly

I've seen posts about checking the GPS location or settings to turn on GPS tracking, however the menu options I have do not include this. Tried rebooting the units and that hasnt worked either.

Anyone have any ideas please
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I've just installed a carplay unit in my 2014 M235i. All working well except.... when in the NBT mode the GPS location is now way out and not tracking accurately. Yep I know I can just use car play but its frustrating the original mapping is not working correctly

I've seen posts about checking the GPS location or settings to turn on GPS tracking, however the menu options I have do not include this. Tried rebooting the units and that hasnt worked either.

Anyone have any ideas please
Check your GPS antenna
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      11-06-2022, 01:48 AM   #3
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Resolved. needed time, a lot of time to reposition. I'd seen other posts suggesting a reset and then a short time to reconnect to satellites. Took over two hours, to find a position and then a little longer before it was really accurate
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Check your GPS antenna
Hi. I have same problem as OP however I've only just had this issue 2 years after installing the CarPlay unit. I've checked the service menu and it comes back with 'No GPS available'. I think it is the antenna or the module but I don't know how to diagnose it.

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Hi. I have same problem as OP however I've only just had this issue 2 years after installing the CarPlay unit. I've checked the service menu and it comes back with 'No GPS available'. I think it is the antenna or the module but I don't know how to diagnose it.

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