Window Tint Affects Nav System?

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Feb 18, 2007 | 07:37 PM

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Window Tint Affects Nav System?

Has anyone who has the Nav system and then had their windows tinted had any reception problems? I ask because on page 2-55 of my 2006 C6 Navigation System manual it states: "Do not apply after-market glass tinting to the vehicle's windows. Glass tinting will interfere with the system's ability to receive GPS signals and cause the system to malfunction. You might have to replace the window to correct the problem. This would not be covered by your warranty."

Feb 18, 2007 | 07:50 PM

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While that is true ... if you get a Ceramic based Film on the tint you will not have any problems. Also in the C6, the GPS antenna is in the dash, so there would be no tint on your windshield to effect it.

Feb 18, 2007 | 09:12 PM

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Metallic window films will affect NAV
Like the AP stated, go ceramic

Feb 18, 2007 | 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AP

I have nav and 28% ceramic tint on my sides and rear and no issues.

Feb 18, 2007 | 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CV62

I have nav and 28% ceramic tint on my sides and rear and no issues.

Would you know what brand ceramic tint was installed on your car ?
Like 3M or another? Didn't know there were two types

Feb 18, 2007 | 11:26 PM

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I think the antennae are in the side mirrors. Window tint is a non-issue.

Feb 19, 2007 | 12:32 AM

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i have 20% tint and it doesnt effect the nav!

Feb 19, 2007 | 01:46 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Full Chat

I think the antennae are in the side mirrors. Window tint is a non-issue.

Insects have antennae, cars have antennas. The Nav GPS antenna is in the dash pad above the center A/C vents as previously noted. The antennas in the mirrors of 2006 and newer C6s are for XM radio, not for GPS.