Subaru looking into issues with the Nav

[TSY]

Dropped my car off at the dealer to do some detailing work and there happened to be a Subaru regional manager there. I talked to them about my Nav not picking up satellites and they told me Subaru is looking into it and they can't really do anything about my nav until they sort it out.

My nav takes about 10 minutes to find satellites. Yesterday I was driving in the middle of a lake!

Hopefully there will be a TSB soon to fix our nav unit.

[GMU-BRZ]

Will your warranty cover you driving into a lake if that's where the nav takes you?

[driftartist]

Originally Posted by GMU-BRZ

Will your warranty cover you driving into a lake if that's where the nav takes you?

epic response. i like members with a sense of humor!

[KevinR]

Why were you getting the car detailed at the dealer? That's the last place I'd get a car detailed at.

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[TSY]

Originally Posted by GMU-BRZ

Will your warranty cover you driving into a lake if that's where the nav takes you?

Actually, the cars handling was excellent in the lake. Very sharp responses and got up on a plane quickly. Ride was very smooth as well. Could use more hp though.

[ngabdala]

I use my NAV every day multiple times due to work. I have not had a single issue.

In fact I like the unit so much I'm adding a JL Audio Cleansweep to clean up the audio signal from the headunit and getting a Alpine Sub 300rms watt, and 5 channel Pioneer amp 300rms watt to my BRZ while keeping the head unit.

[TSY]

Originally Posted by KevinR

Why were you getting the car detailed at the dealer? That's the last place I'd get a car detailed at.

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Kinda OT, but I was having a paint and interior protection package installed (Called Cila Jet) supposedly they use the same treatment on jet airliners.

It's being done by an outside vendor, not the dealer.

It didn't cost much more than a detail and they supposedly warranty the paint/finish for 10 years. They also say it does not need to be waxed-ever.

I was kinda curious so I said 'what the heck'. Maybe it really is that good?

At worse, it will pay for itself by not needing a detail in the next year.

[driftartist]

Originally Posted by TSY

Kinda OT, but I was having a paint and interior protection package installed (Called Cila Jet) supposedly they use the same treatment on jet airliners.

It's being done by an outside vendor, not the dealer.

It didn't cost much more than a detail and they supposedly warranty the paint/finish for 10 years. They also say it does not need to be waxed-ever.

I was kinda curious so I said 'what the heck'. Maybe it really is that good?

At worse, it will pay for itself by not needing a detail in the next year.

I heard there was a law suit about them i hve no idea what it was about but i researched that product too as my dealer uses that stuff and my detail department said they would do my car cheap. I am hesitant though

[driftartist]

Originally Posted by ngabdala

I use my NAV every day multiple times due to work. I have not had a single issue.

In fact I like the unit so much I'm adding a JL Audio Cleansweep to clean up the audio signal from the headunit and getting a Alpine Sub 300rms watt, and 5 channel Pioneer amp 300rms watt to my BRZ while keeping the head unit.

Hmm its possible that a select few are having the issue

[TSY]

Originally Posted by ngabdala

I use my NAV every day multiple times due to work. I have not had a single issue.

In fact I like the unit so much I'm adding a JL Audio Cleansweep to clean up the audio signal from the headunit and getting a Alpine Sub 300rms watt, and 5 channel Pioneer amp 300rms watt to my BRZ while keeping the head unit.

I'm sure some units are doing better than others. I found it annoying that I pulled the car out of my garage and it didn't know where I was! Usually a GPS will remember the last known location and expect you to be there when you start again. I never have this issue with the nav in my G or even cheap portable GPS units.

It's obviously enough of a Problem that Subaru is looking into it. I hope they don't have to put another antenna on top of the car!

[TSY]

Originally Posted by driftartist

I heard there was a law suit about them i hve no idea what it was about but i researched that product too as my dealer uses that stuff and my detail department said they would do my car cheap. I am hesitant though

Apparently the lawsuit was filed by the company against an individual (disgruntled ex-employee or something like that), not because of the product.

I did a little research and I guess with the sealant the car is easier to clean and doesn't need waxing. I figure the paint protection guarantee alone is probably worth it.

[driftartist]

Originally Posted by TSY

Apparently the lawsuit was filed by the company against an individual (disgruntled ex-employee or something like that), not because of the product.

I did a little research and I guess with the sealant the car is easier to clean and doesn't need waxing. I figure the pain protection guarantee alone is probably worth it.

Oh nice dude thanks for the info. I might do it after all

[tomt5078]

Originally Posted by ngabdala

I use my NAV every day multiple times due to work. I have not had a single issue.

In fact I like the unit so much I'm adding a JL Audio Cleansweep to clean up the audio signal from the headunit and getting a Alpine Sub 300rms watt, and 5 channel Pioneer amp 300rms watt to my BRZ while keeping the head unit.

You would be one of the LUCKY ones...........................Mine worked great for the first three weeks, then boom it won't find and ADD. for me, but it will find favorites all the time and then it will find ADD. for but only after it finds the first favorites..............so I know how to make it work, but it doesn't work right!!!!!

[GregV]

Haven't noticed issues myself other than my home street not existing on the map. Have not used it for route guidance though.