GPS System

The sensor check screen displays the number of satellites being received and the status of the GPS system. The different states are listed:

GPS ERROR  - There is a communication error between the GPS receiver and the Navigation computer.

SATELLITE SEARCH  - The system is searching for satellites. If this is displayed it may imply that there is a failure in the GPS system. First check that the GPS antenna's view of the sky is not blocked in any way. Check harness connections between the GPS Receiver and the GPS antenna.

SATELLITE CONTACT  - The system is tracking a number of satellites. This indicates that the system is all connected correctly but does not have enough information to determine the position of the vehicle. Check that there is nothing obstructing GPS antenna's view of the sky - e.g. a metallic object covering the right-hand side plenum area. It may take several minutes for the GPS system to acquire enough satellites to determine the vehicle position (Position known).

POSITION KNOWN  - The system has a current position fix. This indicates that the GPS system is functioning normally.