Navigator GPS karked it or need reset?

[crdv6]

My GPS (original '06 Navigator unit) is behaving very strangely - it is out of whack, doesn't seem to know where it is, date& time out as well. Maybe a coincidence, but last week had a flat battery and it was doing strange things while attempting to start when on jumper leads, now it is not quite right. Any way to reset it? The manual says it resets itself on start up, but it is the same each time.
Or is it possible it was damaged by jump starting? (I did it the correct way, I believe)

[Clarky]

Try removing & replacing the memory card, other then that I have no idea.

[patience]

Hey crdv6,
Is it the Navus unit?
They are a piece of sh1t.
It will stay like that for about 3-6 months then one day, miraculously, will find itself again.
Couldn't wait to rip mine out.

[Roachy]

If the date and time is wrong it will not be able to triangulate properly as the databases use time and date based on known satellite locations to generate it's position. Try manually setting the date and time and see if that helps.

[vk2jdh]

Originally Posted by Roachy

If the date and time is wrong it will not be able to triangulate properly as the databases use time and date based on known satellite locations to generate it's position. Try manually setting the date and time and see if that helps.

The issue with GPS in general is when they do a 'cold start' they don't know where they are or where the satellites are.

So they go through a 'searching' routine which can take several minutes to a hour depending on GPS , location etc.

It the GPS is moving they can take even longer , sometimes even never.

Solution?

Park the car in a clear open area and leave the GPS running till it finds a 'lock'

[crdv6]

Originally Posted by Roachy

If the date and time is wrong it will not be able to triangulate properly as the databases use time and date based on known satellite locations to generate it's position. Try manually setting the date and time and see if that helps.

Any idea how to reset the time & date?
Also, anyone know which fuse this unit is wired through. Maybe if I took it out & replaced it, it might reset itself.

[Clarky]

Same fuse for the radio