Meade LX200GPS Telescope "auto align failed" Questions

Auto Align' at start up correctly. Specifically it will get as far as 'Tilt' but will only check one plane, roughly north. The instructions suggest that the scope should be automatically checking on 3

auto align or manual.... I have the Nexstar 8. It will not auto align....well it does after I set in date long/late etc but it is looking below horizon for first and second star. It also will not do a

I have a Meade 12" LX200R. The auto alignment procedure fails to find true north. It appears to be about 90 degrees west of north. At the same time, my Autostar II control goes haywire at times. I've ...