tbus12 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 So when I plug my phone into the car via USB, the GPS and location signal goes haywire and says my location is in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean ( I’m in Ohio). When I unplug my phone, GPS signal comes back to normal and is accurate. Anyone ever heard of this, or is there any updates to fix this? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crudzinskas Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 This happens to me occasionally too. I think the car can block the GPS signal if it's not strong enough on certain days. I doubt there is a fix out if it has something to do with the car. I have noticed that it happens only when using google maps. Might be a coincidence, but I have never had it happen when using Waze (which uses google) or Apple maps, so I normally just switch to one of those if the GPS signal isn't working and it seems to fix the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowser51 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 This used to happen to me. It sets gps on your phone to 0,0 A software update for your head unit fixes this issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCobbs Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Maybe there's an electronic interference from the phone or cable somehow that causing the GPS. Now I know this sounds crazy but put aluminum foil around the phone and cable next time you connect your phone to see if that still scrambles the signal on the car's GPS lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowser51 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 You need to update the head unit software. It’s a software issue. The second you unplug the iphone from the car, you get instant gps coordinates so it’s not losing the signal. Read here: https://subaru.oemdtc.com/947/procedures-for-updating-the-head-unit-operating-software-2015-2016-subaru I used to have the files on my PC. If I can find them I will send them to you or someone will be along to tell you where to find them. Or take the car in to a dealership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbus12 Posted August 10, 2018 Author Share Posted August 10, 2018 Thanks. I was hoping it was just an update! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowser51 Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 I checked my pc. I don’t have the files anymore. This is where my HU is at. I’m not even sure it has the latest updates. I know the last update was to fix the battery charging issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbus12 Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 Updated at the stealership, all good now! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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