2014 Stingray Navigation issue
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2014 Stingray Navigation issue
I just bought a 2014 Stingray Convert Z51 with Nav. Heres my issue. Trying to navigate to golf course, the nav plotted the route but couldnt seem to track the car. At one point it had me in the middle of a great lake. Do I need onstar to track the vehicle? Is there a master reset to turn on tracking? One thing i noticed were the letters GPS with an X through it?? I wasnt underground parking or in mountains? Any suggestions?
Melting Slicks
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From: SE VA VA
The red X aside, sometime the maps are off, or not quite complete.
For example, there's a road in my area that has existed for 30+ years, but it is not on the Nav map.
Ditto some areas around where I work.
The main road is there, but some of the side roads arent. So the system tells me to go to the nearest road, then turn ....
For example, there's a road in my area that has existed for 30+ years, but it is not on the Nav map.
Ditto some areas around where I work.
The main road is there, but some of the side roads arent. So the system tells me to go to the nearest road, then turn ....
Safety Car
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From: Bainbridge Island WA
All Sirius does is provide traffic information in the form of a lame red line indicating where to expect heavy traffic. Usually this is easily verified because it doesn't show up until you;re in the middle of a traffic jam. Once in awhile it will "advise" you of "narrow lanes" in a construction zone. I'd say its accuracy rate hovers around 50%. I'm curious where erroneous information like this gets started. Did you read it somewhere else? Did you just assume it, or did you make it up?
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Infotainment manual pg. 59
To recalibrate the vehicle's position
on the map, park with the vehicle
running for two to five minutes, until
the vehicle position updates. Make
sure the vehicle is parked in a
location that is safe and has a clear
view of the sky and away from large
obstructions.
More...
Map Data Updates
The map data in the vehicle is the
most up-to-date information
available when the vehicle was
produced. The map data is updated
periodically, provided that the map
information has changed.
For questions about the operation of
the navigation system or the update
process, contact the GM Nav Disc
Center toll-free phone number,
1-877-NAV-DISC (1-877-628-3472)
or go to the center’s website,
www.gmnavdisc.com. If updates are
needed, call the GM Nav Disc
Center or order online,
The figure 8 thing is to correct the compass readings, not calibrate the nav system AND it was for the C6.
C6 manual
If you have the latest map and the road is new, then you might go 4-wheeling until you get to a road on the current update in the car.
Elmer
To recalibrate the vehicle's position
on the map, park with the vehicle
running for two to five minutes, until
the vehicle position updates. Make
sure the vehicle is parked in a
location that is safe and has a clear
view of the sky and away from large
obstructions.
More...
Map Data Updates
The map data in the vehicle is the
most up-to-date information
available when the vehicle was
produced. The map data is updated
periodically, provided that the map
information has changed.
For questions about the operation of
the navigation system or the update
process, contact the GM Nav Disc
Center toll-free phone number,
1-877-NAV-DISC (1-877-628-3472)
or go to the center’s website,
www.gmnavdisc.com. If updates are
needed, call the GM Nav Disc
Center or order online,
The figure 8 thing is to correct the compass readings, not calibrate the nav system AND it was for the C6.
C6 manual
Compass Calibration
If after two seconds the display does not show a
compass heading, there may be a strong magnetic
field interfering with the compass. Such
interference may be caused by a magnetic
antenna mount, note pad holder or similar object.
If the letter C appears in the compass window,
the compass needs calibration.
The mirror compass can be calibrated by driving
the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until
the display reads a direction.
The compass can be placed in calibration mode
by pressing and holding the left map light
button until a C appears on the compass display.
:::end C6 manual:::
If after two seconds the display does not show a
compass heading, there may be a strong magnetic
field interfering with the compass. Such
interference may be caused by a magnetic
antenna mount, note pad holder or similar object.
If the letter C appears in the compass window,
the compass needs calibration.
The mirror compass can be calibrated by driving
the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until
the display reads a direction.
The compass can be placed in calibration mode
by pressing and holding the left map light
button until a C appears on the compass display.
:::end C6 manual:::
Elmer
Last edited by eboggs_jkvl; Sep 3, 2017 at 09:29 AM.
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Correct, you don't need any paid service for the navigation. You will get the X through the GPS when the car does not get a signal (as mine does from when it is in the garage) or there is a problem with the car.
While not exactly related to the OP, nav systems, both built in or portable, can have issues when changes are made to roads. My wife was using Google maps while I had the dash nav on the other day and we drove over the new Kosciusko bridge. The new bridge has been built right next to the old one. As we swung over to the new bridge, both nave systems assumed we were on the local roads below, and then switched back to the highway when we got off the bridge. I expected that from the Vette as I have not bought the updates but even Google had not updated yet....new bridge has been open for three months....
While not exactly related to the OP, nav systems, both built in or portable, can have issues when changes are made to roads. My wife was using Google maps while I had the dash nav on the other day and we drove over the new Kosciusko bridge. The new bridge has been built right next to the old one. As we swung over to the new bridge, both nave systems assumed we were on the local roads below, and then switched back to the highway when we got off the bridge. I expected that from the Vette as I have not bought the updates but even Google had not updated yet....new bridge has been open for three months....
Last edited by golden2husky; Sep 3, 2017 at 10:37 AM.
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Correct, you don't need any paid service for the navigation. You will get the X through the GPS when the car does not get a signal (as mine does from when it is in the garage) or there is a problem with the car.
While not exactly related to the OP, nav systems, both built in or portable, can have issues when changes are made to roads. My wife was using Google maps while I had the dash nav on the other day and we drove over the new Kosciusko bridge. The new bridge has been built right next to the old one. As we swung over to the new bridge, both nave systems assumed we were on the local roads below, and then switched back to the highway when we got off the bridge. I expected that from the Vette as I have not bought the updates but even Google had not updated yet....new bridge has been open for three months....
While not exactly related to the OP, nav systems, both built in or portable, can have issues when changes are made to roads. My wife was using Google maps while I had the dash nav on the other day and we drove over the new Kosciusko bridge. The new bridge has been built right next to the old one. As we swung over to the new bridge, both nave systems assumed we were on the local roads below, and then switched back to the highway when we got off the bridge. I expected that from the Vette as I have not bought the updates but even Google had not updated yet....new bridge has been open for three months....
3 month old bridge? Wait 3 years before you update!
Elmer
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Take a look.
This is a known problem.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...gps-red-x.html
Dealer should be able to fix this.
This is a known problem.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...gps-red-x.html
Dealer should be able to fix this.
Instructor
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From: North Carolina
Turn by turn...
Take a look.
This is a known problem.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...gps-red-x.html
Dealer should be able to fix this.
This is a known problem.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...gps-red-x.html
Dealer should be able to fix this.
to explain further, my system never had a map screen for Nav. Instead I have to rely on onstar turn by turn voice prompts. Soooooo... I wanted to know if software would allow a map viewed screen. Of course I'm assuming the head units are all the same, just different software.
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From: Hurst, TX USA
to explain further, my system never had a map screen for Nav. Instead I have to rely on onstar turn by turn voice prompts. Soooooo... I wanted to know if software would allow a map viewed screen. Of course I'm assuming the head units are all the same, just different software.
Last edited by BigJoe; Oct 9, 2017 at 07:39 PM.
Instructor
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From: North Carolina
I have a nav option on my touchscreen. However it only allows turn by turn instructions from Onstar. No map, just directional icons as I drive. Was thinking all systems are the same, and its software that gives the Nav different functionality. No biggie. My wife's BMW displays a constant map regardless of asking for directions.
Instructor
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Race Director
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From: Hurst, TX USA
^^^^^
OnStar Nav and the Nav with maps (the "built in" Nav) are two different things. Looks like you only have the OnStar nav that you pay extra for to OnStar. You have to have the built in Nav installed when the car is built, it was an option on all but 3LT trim level in 2014.
OnStar Nav and the Nav with maps (the "built in" Nav) are two different things. Looks like you only have the OnStar nav that you pay extra for to OnStar. You have to have the built in Nav installed when the car is built, it was an option on all but 3LT trim level in 2014.