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xcelir8brz · 10-10-2012, 06:02 PM

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xcelir8brz · 10-12-2012, 05:35 PM

Any way to get firmware update (i.e. download to SD) and apply?

GrandpaToys · 10-18-2012, 11:00 AM

So, has there been any word about a permanent fix, yet? I called my dealer a couple of weeks ago. They said they were calling Subaru; I haven't heard from them, again, yet.

I called Subaru. I await their response.

developer · 10-22-2012, 01:55 PM

Called Subaru corp the end of last week. I am tired of hearing "GPS signal lost" every morning. They said I should get a call by Wednesday. Dealer looked at the car and even duplicated the problem but without a TSB they don't seem to be able to do anything. I will report back one way or another on a response.

dsgerbc · 10-22-2012, 02:04 PM

^ My dealer could not replicate. One of these days I'll put together a week's worth of "GPS signal lost" bits off my dash-cam that happens at the same exact spot every morning and e-mail it to Subaru directly.

developer · 10-22-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dsgerbc

^ My dealer could not replicate. One of these days I'll put together a week's worth of "GPS signal lost" bits off my dash-cam that happens at the same exact spot every morning and e-mail it to Subaru directly.

Yeah, the same spot thing is really kind of strange. For me it is probably within 5ft of the same spot every morning even though the car has full view of open sky. If you need the dealer to duplicate it make sure that the dealer waits 4 to 6 hours after you drop it off, also start the car inside the shop like you are coming out of your garage. That should help him to duplicate the problem.

dsgerbc · 10-22-2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by developer

Yeah, the same spot thing is really kind of strange. For me it is probably within 5ft of the same spot every morning even though the car has full view of open sky. If you need the dealer to duplicate it make sure that the dealer waits 4 to 6 hours after you drop it off, also start the car inside the shop like you are coming out of your garage. That should help him to duplicate the problem.

Yeah, that's why they will never replicate it. They don't have indoor space to store it for a couple of hours, which means they are starting it outside. I doubt they will be willing to push the car inside their service area manually.

developer · 10-24-2012, 05:36 PM

I heard from Subaru Corp, as promised. She stated the same line that everyone else has been getting. They are aware of the problem, Subaru is working on it, no ETA on a fix. She told me to check with the dealer on my next service to see if there is a fix out.

TSY · 10-24-2012, 10:09 PM

Well, I have had the fix for a month now and I haven't had a 'searching for satellites' other than the first day I got it back. I've used the Nav to get places and it's working well.

I hope Subaru get's to you guys soon! Maybe it's a parts thing?

DigDloppyFonkeyBick · 10-25-2012, 02:28 AM

They've been giving out a work around for a couple months in the form of an updated antenna and firmware.
The final firmware is what people are waiting on.
I'm not sure why they're not giving everyone the work around. It fixes mine nearly completely.

sparks · 10-25-2012, 09:50 AM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20659

The Subaru TSB has been released

Foobar · 10-25-2012, 11:35 AM

Anyone with an aftermarket rearview camera/speed sensor bypass try getting this TSB work done? Curious if If I should disconnect everything and put it back to stock.

developer · 10-25-2012, 02:38 PM

Wow! I guess they don't keep the advisers at Subaru very informed. The TSB was out the same day she said it wasn't out. Since the dealer had already confirmed my GPS loss problem he is ordering the parts without me bringing the car back in. Yay!

@Foobar: I don't think they would mind the camera; They might complain about the bypass, but probably not .

xcelir8brz · 12-04-2012, 08:00 PM

Just spend twenty dollars and buy a new antenna and mount on dash. All of your issues go away. Search my solution.

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GrandpaToys Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited Location: NJ Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So, has there been any word about a permanent fix, yet? I called my dealer a couple of weeks ago. They said they were calling Subaru; I haven't heard from them, again, yet. I called Subaru. I await their response.

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developer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: BRZ Limited Location: Portland OR Posts: 127 Thanks: 72 Thanked 64 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Called Subaru corp the end of last week. I am tired of hearing "GPS signal lost" every morning. They said I should get a call by Wednesday. Dealer looked at the car and even duplicated the problem but without a TSB they don't seem to be able to do anything. I will report back one way or another on a response.

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dsgerbc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: BRZ(sold), STI Location: A2, MI Posts: 1,915 Thanks: 176 Thanked 419 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^ My dealer could not replicate. One of these days I'll put together a week's worth of "GPS signal lost" bits off my dash-cam that happens at the same exact spot every morning and e-mail it to Subaru directly.

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developer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: BRZ Limited Location: Portland OR Posts: 127 Thanks: 72 Thanked 64 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I heard from Subaru Corp, as promised. She stated the same line that everyone else has been getting. They are aware of the problem, Subaru is working on it, no ETA on a fix. She told me to check with the dealer on my next service to see if there is a fix out.

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DigDloppyFonkeyBick Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: Ford festiva Location: United States Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	They've been giving out a work around for a couple months in the form of an updated antenna and firmware. The final firmware is what people are waiting on. I'm not sure why they're not giving everyone the work around. It fixes mine nearly completely.

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developer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: BRZ Limited Location: Portland OR Posts: 127 Thanks: 72 Thanked 64 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wow! I guess they don't keep the advisers at Subaru very informed. The TSB was out the same day she said it wasn't out. Since the dealer had already confirmed my GPS loss problem he is ordering the parts without me bringing the car back in. Yay! @Foobar: I don't think they would mind the camera; They might complain about the bypass, but probably not .

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xcelir8brz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited Location: Earth Posts: 1,029 Thanks: 45 Thanked 235 Times in 157 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just spend twenty dollars and buy a new antenna and mount on dash. All of your issues go away. Search my solution.

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