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Mini Cooper Electric GPS Antenna Problem

My 2020 Mini Cooper Electric, with 35403 km, is showing a GPS antenna problem. Error is stored in the error memory, and the navigation system has no GPS reception, so no satellite connection. Likely cause seems to be a defective GPS antenna. Quoted antenna repair at 200€.

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Sounds familiar. I had similar vehicle GPS issues with my Mini Cooper Electric, although it was due to water ingress in the antenna base. Have you checked for any physical damage or obvious cable issues around the antenna?

Water ingress is interesting. Where exactly was the water getting in? I've checked the visible parts of the antenna, but I have not disassembled anything.

On the Mini Cooper, the seal around the antenna base failed, so water collected there. However, given the error code and symptoms, defective antenna is probable. You can check the antenna base, but given it's car electronics, a workshop visit is probably best.

Confirmed repair completed. GPS antenna was indeed defective. Total cost came to 200€. Thanks for the input.

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