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Lexus GS GPS Antenna Failure

2010 Lexus GS, gasoline engine. GPS is kaput. Error stored, no reception. Antenna, yeah? Mileage is 214344 km.

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dirk_bauer1

Had similar gremlins in my Saab. Drove me nuts! Was it completely dead or just intermittent signal? I'm wondering if signal interference could also be a factor before you start ripping things apart.

gerhardkoehler59 (Author)

Saab, huh? Interesting. It's completely dead. Like, zero satellites. Interference, maybe? What are the odds?

dirk_bauer1

Yeah, Saab 9-3. Eventually figured it was the GPS module itself after checking the antenna connection, which was fine. But with a dead signal like that, I'd bet on a defective antenna. Save yourself the headache and get it checked at a shop. Seriously, could save you hours of frustration. I paid about 200€ after everything, so I'd expect a similar amount.

gerhardkoehler59 (Author)

Appreciate the input. Workshop confirmed defective GPS antenna. Quoted 200€. Replaced. Done.

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