How do I recalibrate the GPS?

[Daheim111]

you can only reset the GPS module.... maybe it´s enough....

Hi, Schimi ! How can I reset the GPS module ?

 

[jmr061]

By disconnecting the battery for a minute.

 

[Daheim111]

ckc123: thank you ! I think the main problem is my location (Germany) / normally you have to calibrate the GPS in accordance to the real position / my Toyota FJ Cruiser (US imported) has a menu to set a location (0 for US, 9 for Europe and so on)...it think the US option ("0") is not correct for Europe...

 

[Daheim111]

By disconnecting the battery for a minute.

I have done it 2...3 times (once to change the battery), but no such positive "side"effect...

 

[jmr061]

What is the issue that you feel it needs to be calibrated?

 

[peterk9]

I have done it 2...3 times (ones to change the battery), but no such positive "side"effect...

Is everything else on the MFT screen fine? No chance the screen itself needs calibrating?

 

[Schimi]

i´m really sure

Hi, Schimi ! How can I reset the GPS module ?

 

[Daheim111]

Thanks, Schimi ! What kind of version of Forescan is this ?

 

[jmr061]

A reset through there does nothing more than what disconnecting the battery does...again, what issue are you having?

 

[Daheim111]

The issue is, that in driving with nav the pile who locates/shows my car is sometimes located to the right or left from the street/highway I am driving on (driving beside the road but in correct direction) / the pile comes back to right location ON the road after 5...10 minutes, and so on for severeal times I am driving...
And: yes, I have disconnected the battery several times and no (such) positive effect...same as before...

 

[Schimi]

Thanks, Schimi ! What kind of version of Forescan is this ?

the current 2.3.10 beta....

http://forscan.org/download.html

but i use ForScan for about a year and the option is always there.... and a year ago i do this out of ignorance

The Extended license is for free!!

 

[4havnfun]

The issue is, that in driving with nav the pile who locates/shows my car is sometimes located to the right or left from the street/highway I am driving on (driving beside the road but in correct direction) / the pile comes back to right location ON the road after 5...10 minutes, and so on for severeal times I am driving...
And: yes, I have disconnected the battery several times and no (such) positive effect...same as before...

I had a similar problem with MFT in my 2011 Edge. As far as I remember it was a tire calibration issue and once the vehicle was set for the actual tire size by the dealer it was much better. In my case it was because I was running winter tires off a 2010 Edge and there was enough difference in diameter to confuse the navigation system. Speedo wasn't off by that much either.

 

[jmr061]

I did a big write up a while back on GPS issues, not sure where it is located anymore since the re-do of the site. You need to make sure MFT is up to date and that the GPSM is running the latest firmware. Firmware can only be update with IDS.

 

[Daheim111]

I did a big write up a while back on GPS issues, not sure where it is located anymore since the re-do of the site. You need to make sure MFT is up to date and that the GPSM is running the latest firmware. Firmware can only be update with IDS.

MFT is 3.10 (inst. by myself) but no dealer here in Germany...

 

[Daheim111]

I had a similar problem with MFT in my 2011 Edge. As far as I remember it was a tire calibration issue and once the vehicle was set for the actual tire size by the dealer it was much better. In my case it was because I was running winter tires off a 2010 Edge and there was enough difference in diameter to confuse the navigation system. Speedo wasn't off by that much either.

Have original OEM 20" tires and rims...

 

[Schimi]

If you near plz 47877, give me a message. Then we could look at updates with my ids....

Of course at your own risk

 

[Mbrooks420]

What is the issue that you feel it needs to be calibrated?

Have you read any of the thread?

 

[jmr061]

Have you read any of the thread?

Maybe you need to re-read...Daheim111 never stated why he wanted it calibrated until I asked. So do me a favor and actually read before you post.

 

[Mbrooks420]

You didn't quote him, and I missed the previous post. 1,000 apologies.