Questions & Answers for: gps having trouble locating satellites

...having trouble acquiring satellites...but it would usually pick them up after 5 minutes or so. Now we can't pick up a signal at all...neither in the car nor outside. Battery is strong. Any help would ...

...trouble finding satellites Unit turns on fine but very slow to find satellites and the last two trips the unit never located satellites. Have checked cable and antenna. Push power/menu together or ...

...having issues acquiring satellites. On the rare occasions that it does begin to work, it loses reception As GPS units are used, data is gathered which helps them acquire satellites quickly at the ...

Trouble locating satellites I don't think my Nuvi 260 could sometimes find a satellite if it were above the car! The unit is on the windshield of a 2007 Camry. It locates satellites perhaps 50% of the

...GPS unit to not acquire satellites: If your unit is trying to acquire satellites for the first time, it may take longer than normal to establish an initial position. If the unit is powered on and ...

...GPS unit to not acquire satellites: If your unit is trying to acquire satellites for the first time, it may take longer than normal to establish an initial position. If the unit is powered on and ...

...GPS unit to not acquire satellites: If your unit is trying to acquire satellites for the first time, it may take longer than normal to establish an initial position. If the unit is powered on and ...

GPS is near the windshield (or window of your car) and you aren't under the cover of trees or other objects. Anything between the satellite and the sky will obstruct its ability to sync. Unfortunately

having trouble locating satelites You should place it as far forward on the dash as possible, underneath the front part of the windshield. That gets it out from underneath the metal roof of the car so

...GPS needs a clear view of the sky and at least 3 or more satellites to get a fix on your position. If you are under a heavy canopy of tree cover / brush, it can affect accuracy and even the GPS's ...