Sat Nav Showing Wrong Position

Converted · Jul 8th, 2018, 16:23

Ok guys, experienced the first of the "major" issues with my S90. So I wonder if you experts have any quick fixes.

The sat nav was showing totally the wrong position today. Even after switching the car off for half an hour, it made no difference. Do I need to take the car to the dealer ? Can't believe it is so flakey as I've only had the car for 4 months.

I've had other small intermittent issues in the past such as door not unlocking, boot didn't open and parking sensors not making noises but none annoyed me enough to need to take it to the dealer.

Thank you in advance...

Tresco85 · Jul 8th, 2018, 16:53

I had this when we were touring Scotland last month, it showed us going up the middle of a loch which went carried on for some time, after we stopped for a while it all went back to normal and have never had the problem again.

Lexman8 · Jul 8th, 2018, 17:05

Others with this problem have said that it sometimes resolves itself if the car is left overnight.

If the problem remains, a system reset by disconnecting the main battery sometimes fixes it. This needs to be done in a specific manner but isn't too difficult.

nu11eaf · Jul 8th, 2018, 17:58

Re door and boot not opening, the only time this ever happens to me is if my phone is in the same pocket as the key fob. (Keyless opening).
As mentioned above try removing negative lead from battery for 10 mins for the other problem, I ghink its a 10mm spanner.

Clan · Jul 8th, 2018, 19:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Converted

Ok guys, experienced the first of the "major" issues with my S90. So I wonder if you experts have any quick fixes.

The sat nav was showing totally the wrong position today. Even after switching the car off for half an hour, it made no difference. Do I need to take the car to the dealer ? Can't believe it is so flakey as I've only had the car for 4 months.

I've had other small intermittent issues in the past such as door not unlocking, boot didn't open and parking sensors not making noises but none annoyed me enough to need to take it to the dealer.

Thank you in advance...

a car latest software update will fix it . you will benefit in other departments as well as the whole car gets the latest software refinements .

chrisfr · Jul 8th, 2018, 22:25

I will lend you my tom tom if you want a sat nav that has no clue where you are. Its led me across open fields and very nearly into rivers. It would always take me by a different route when i was dropping my wife at the airport. We thought we could do magical mystery tours with it. I gave it a big send off with the toe of my boot when i bought my volvo!

Paul Wildsmith · Jul 8th, 2018, 22:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Converted

Ok guys, experienced the first of the "major" issues with my S90. So I wonder if you experts have any quick fixes.

The sat nav was showing totally the wrong position today. Even after switching the car off for half an hour, it made no difference. Do I need to take the car to the dealer ? Can't believe it is so flakey as I've only had the car for 4 months.

I've had other small intermittent issues in the past such as door not unlocking, boot didn't open and parking sensors not making noises but none annoyed me enough to need to take it to the dealer.

Thank you in advance...

I had this, disconnect battery for 10 minutes, then all is well.

Converted · Jul 9th, 2018, 20:32

Thank you all for your feedback. Much appreciated !

dandpvolvo · May 22nd, 2020, 19:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lexman8

Others with this problem have said that it sometimes resolves itself if the car is left overnight.

If the problem remains, a system reset by disconnecting the main battery sometimes fixes it. This needs to be done in a specific manner but isn't too difficult.

Hi,

Please can someone provide more detail on "needs to be done in a specific manner"? Our satnav has shown the wrong location for months now, so I think the battery disconnect is needed to fix it. But I don't want to do it wrong!

Many thanks,

Dave

Clan · May 22nd, 2020, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by dandpvolvo

Hi,

Please can someone provide more detail on "needs to be done in a specific manner"? Our satnav has shown the wrong location for months now, so I think the battery disconnect is needed to fix it. But I don't want to do it wrong!

Many thanks,

Dave

Its most likely the GPS antenna in the roof fin . ( not sure exactly which model you have )

Jul 8th, 2018, 16:23	#1
Converted Junior Member Last Online: Sep 20th, 2018 09:16 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: London	Sat Nav Showing Wrong Position Ok guys, experienced the first of the "major" issues with my S90. So I wonder if you experts have any quick fixes. The sat nav was showing totally the wrong position today. Even after switching the car off for half an hour, it made no difference. Do I need to take the car to the dealer ? Can't believe it is so flakey as I've only had the car for 4 months. I've had other small intermittent issues in the past such as door not unlocking, boot didn't open and parking sensors not making noises but none annoyed me enough to need to take it to the dealer. Thank you in advance...

Jul 8th, 2018, 17:05	#3
Lexman8 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 15:24 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Yorkshire	Others with this problem have said that it sometimes resolves itself if the car is left overnight. If the problem remains, a system reset by disconnecting the main battery sometimes fixes it. This needs to be done in a specific manner but isn't too difficult. __________________ MY17 XC90 D5 Powerpulse Momentum: SENSUS, Osmium Grey, Blond, Walnut, Xenium, BLIS + CTA & RCM, Winter Plus, Fuel-fired Heater, Heated Rear Seats, Power Extensions, Tinted Windows Coming soon: XC60 Ultimate Recharge MY24 or 25 or...

Jul 8th, 2018, 17:58	#4
nu11eaf Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:04 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Yorkshire man living in County Durham	Re door and boot not opening, the only time this ever happens to me is if my phone is in the same pocket as the key fob. (Keyless opening). As mentioned above try removing negative lead from battery for 10 mins for the other problem, I ghink its a 10mm spanner. Last edited by nu11eaf; Jul 8th, 2018 at 18:00.

Jul 8th, 2018, 22:25	#6
chrisfr Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 15:41 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: South west france	I will lend you my tom tom if you want a sat nav that has no clue where you are. Its led me across open fields and very nearly into rivers. It would always take me by a different route when i was dropping my wife at the airport. We thought we could do magical mystery tours with it. I gave it a big send off with the toe of my boot when i bought my volvo! __________________ Volvo xc60 my17 SE premium lux nav d5 (230 bhp ) polestar, stop start, winter and family packs, twilight bronze, blonde interior and carpets.

Jul 8th, 2018, 16:53	#2
Tresco85 Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 20:20 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thatcham	I had this when we were touring Scotland last month, it showed us going up the middle of a loch which went carried on for some time, after we stopped for a while it all went back to normal and have never had the problem again.

Jul 9th, 2018, 20:32	#8
Converted Junior Member Last Online: Sep 20th, 2018 09:16 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: London	Thank you all for your feedback. Much appreciated !

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