Satellite Radio Causes RX 300 GPS Failure
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Satellite Radio Causes RX 300 GPS Failure
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I installed a Sirius sat radio on the dash above the DVD navigation system on my 2002 RX300.
That part worked fine, but suddenly I lost GPS signal.
After putting the Nav system in debug mode, I noticed ALL GPS satellites had 0 signal.
ZERO, not a litlle, not most. ZIP
I relocated the radio all over the dash with no luck.
Any place within 2 feet of the touchscreen and it was totally dead.
I tried it in the back set and voila. Full GPS.
I called AudioVox and they said there was no solution.
So I had to return it. (after swearing for an hour)
In retrospect, Im not sure whom I mad at. Audiovox for leaking RF or Lexus for putting their antenna in the dash and using such a weak model.
So, I will stay mad at both.
I installed a Sirius sat radio on the dash above the DVD navigation system on my 2002 RX300.
That part worked fine, but suddenly I lost GPS signal.
After putting the Nav system in debug mode, I noticed ALL GPS satellites had 0 signal.
ZERO, not a litlle, not most. ZIP
I relocated the radio all over the dash with no luck.
Any place within 2 feet of the touchscreen and it was totally dead.
I tried it in the back set and voila. Full GPS.
I called AudioVox and they said there was no solution.
So I had to return it. (after swearing for an hour)
In retrospect, Im not sure whom I mad at. Audiovox for leaking RF or Lexus for putting their antenna in the dash and using such a weak model.
So, I will stay mad at both.
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Update:
I returned the sat radio to circuit city and purchased a sirius sportster. It works fine anywhere on the dash.
I guess the other unit spews so much RF that it overpowered the GPS.
Another bonus is that the sportster has a tivo like replay function!
I returned the sat radio to circuit city and purchased a sirius sportster. It works fine anywhere on the dash.
I guess the other unit spews so much RF that it overpowered the GPS.
Another bonus is that the sportster has a tivo like replay function!
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I was told that the RX300's GPS antenna is located near the top of passenger side "D" pillar. Not under the dash. I think you are right that the sirius radio simply emits too much interference.
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preiner, did you just mount the Sirius radio on your dash? I am wanting to get the new Sportster but I want a clean installation that would be ideal for my 2003 RX 300.
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