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Re: window tint effect on nav? GPS?? [jbollt] by pf_flyer HOST
Jul 25, 2006 (6:52 am)
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Replying to: jbollt (Jul 25, 2006 5:53 am)

What your manual must be referring to is the fact that the GPS cannot "see" the GPS satellites through metal. If the GPS antenna is mounted inside the car, metallic window tint, wired rear defrosters, windshield mounted radio antenna, or a solar reflective windshield can affect reception.
 
So I guess it depends on where your GPS antenna is mounted.
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Re: window tint effect on nav? GPS?? [jbollt] by primo2
Jul 25, 2006 (7:20 am)
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Replying to: jbollt (Jul 25, 2006 5:53 am)

i have had no problems with the gps because of the tinting...i asked to make sure that there was no metal in the tinting...with metal in tinting, i know it can affect radio reception as well...i will try and upload a picture of my TCH to my carspace
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Re: window tint effect on nav? GPS?? [jbollt] by keithl
Jul 25, 2006 (5:47 pm)
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Replying to: jbollt (Jul 25, 2006 5:53 am)

Look into ceramic tint for you back Window. My last car had NAV and I got Ceramic tint on back and the standard metallic tinit on the sides. This will not interfere with GPS. While I do not have NAV in my TCH I am considering mouting an after market unit and will put the antenna in the back so I got Ceramic in the back window to be safe. I also find that metalic in the back window even without NAV can interfere with AM/FM reception since that antenna is in the rear glass.
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Re: window tint effect on nav? GPS?? [jbollt] by jbollt
Jul 25, 2006 (6:32 pm)
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Replying to: jbollt (Jul 25, 2006 5:53 am)

Thanks for all the replies!
 
I got the tinting done without metal, and yes, primo2 and keithl, they call it ceramic... thanks! Solar Gard NR Charcoal. I put on 35% and 23%. I believe the law allows 33% on front windows in AZ. Looks great, and the nav and smart key work just fine.
 
The tint shop told me of a Mercedes they recently tinted with metal, at the owners request. Next day, after she went shopping, she couldn't get back in her car! Had it towed to dealer. Dealer said it was the metal tint! The tint was removed and ceramic put on. I guess Mercedes has the reciever inside the car for their smart key feature.
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Color Matched Mud Guards by rscotts54
Jul 26, 2006 (4:17 am)
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Does anyone know about color-matched mud guards for the TCH?
 
I've only found the black ones on-line. However, I've seen pictures with matching guards.
 
Can't see putting black mudguards on a white car.
 
Thanks!
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NAV Hack by mrsjenn25
Jul 26, 2006 (8:49 am)
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Hellooo my fellow TCH owners
 
I am the proud owner of a white fully loaded TCH. I was just browsing in the fourums and there two things that I have not figured out yet:
 
     1. One owner stated there was a way to change the NAV
        so that it will allow you to input addresses while
        driving.
 
     2. "We have the NAV system, and I also find the trip
         computer screen to be "entertainment". We strive to
         collect little regenerative cars...."
 
Just curious if anyone knows how to fix the NAV to allow the input and what the "little regenerative cars" are?
 
Thanks!!
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My own answer... by rscotts54
Jul 26, 2006 (5:09 pm)
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I stopped by the dealer today. There is a part for the (white) color keyed mud guards. However, they are backordered. I will advise when I get more info.
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Re: NAV Hack [mrsjenn25] by mharris813
Jul 26, 2006 (7:05 pm)
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Replying to: mrsjenn25 (Jul 26, 2006 8:49 am)

Why yes, I "hack" mine regularly... Select the Volume option (in Nav), then press the volume icon (upper left) then the blank area (lower left) and repeat... (volume/blank), then another screen pops up, select OVERRIDE and press for 5 seconds or until it beeps.... then you are IN!!!! This will stay on until you turn the car off and then you'll have to do it again....
 
Of course, it is best to do this with a passenger, and not be distracted while driving... blah, blah, blah....
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Re: Body Side Molding [lungdoc63] by aaeeekg
Jul 27, 2006 (10:40 am)
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Replying to: lungdoc63 (Jul 21, 2006 7:18 pm)

Well for the moment I've listened to your advise. I picked up my loaded Desert Sand TCH on 7/25 and kept it as smooth as a baby's bottom.
 
Actually it was part laziness as I figured out that I can add it at anytime. OK, I have wised up enough to forget about the black trim but am still considering the matching BSM. Did I see another post suggest that matching mud flaps might also be available?
 
Still deciding. Has anyone got pictures?
 
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Re: Body Side Molding [aaeeekg] by rpinchot
Jul 27, 2006 (3:11 pm)
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Replying to: aaeeekg (Jul 27, 2006 10:40 am)

aaeeekg wrote:
> Still deciding. Has anyone got pictures?
 
Here is a pic of the Body Side Molding:
 

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