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Inspection Procedure

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  1. Check the mark display. (At a place with a fine view, is GPS mark displayed or not?) 
    1. YES: Normal. 
    2. NO: Go To Next Step. 
  2. Check if the harness is caught or sharply bent or not. 
    1. NG: Navigation antenna is surely connected. 
    2. OK: Go To Next Step. 
  3. Check optional components. (Does it become normal if the optionals such as the theft deterrent system are removed?) 
    1. YES: Remove or change the position of the components. 

      HINT:

      Some optionals receive radio signals, and if this happens, GPS reception may be affected.

    2. NO: Go To Next Step. 
  4. Is there anything such as a film stuck to the window? 
    1. YES: Reception may be affected by a screen such as a film. 
    2. NO: Go To Next Step. 
  5. Service check mode. (Is "80-40, 41" is displayed in the unit check mode of the navigation ECU?) 
    1. YES: Troubleshoot for each diagnosis. 
    2. NO: Replace the navigation antenna. 

    HINT:

    If the trouble still occurs, replace the navigation ECU.