SECTION 8B - HOLDEN SATNAV
IMPORTANT:
Before performing any Service Operation or other procedure described in this Section, refer to Section
00 CAUTIONS AND NOTES for correct workshop practices with regard to safety and/or property damage.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
The Holden SATNAV system that can be fitted to the Holden Commodore VX Series is the VDO Dayton MS5000.
This sys tem is an option f or custom ers and is installed by Holden Special Vehic les (HSV) at selected s ites in each
state.
The Holden SATNAV system employs three technologies:
• The vehicle’s speed signal (from the VSS) and a gyroscope, which is internal to the SATNAV computer.
• Global Positioning System (GPS).
• Digital road map.
New equipment installed into the vehicle are the:
• SATNAV computer (5).
• SATNAV monitor (1) and escutcheon (2).
• SATNAV GPS antenna (4).
• GPS Interface (6).
• SATNAV remote control and cradle (3).
The following modifications are made to the vehicle to accommodate the SATNAV system:
• Four holes are drilled and countersunk in the lower surface of the radio carrier to provide an attachment point
for the SATNAV monitor.
• The transmission console has the bin cut away to accommodate for the SATNAV monitor and escutcheon.
NOTE: If either the transmission console or the radio carrier need to be replaced on a SATNAV equipped vehicle,
the templates for making the modifications are available from Holden By Design.
Techline
Figure 8B-1
1.1 VEHICLE DIRE CTION
The vehicle speed sensor and the gyroscope work together to provide direction and speed signals. These signals
are provided to the SATNAV computer’s processor and are used in conjunction with the GPS to provide vehicle
navigation to the user.
1.2 GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM
The G PS is a s er ies of 27 s atellites which orbit the ear th at an altitude of 21 000 km . The signals from four satellites
must be received by a GPS device to get an accurate three-dimensional position in space and time. If only three
satellites signals are received, only the device’s position in space is attained, and the accuracy is reduced. The
position calculated by the GPS device is accurate to between 30 and 100 metres. GPS reception maybe
interrupted, especially due to the nature of the SATNAV system, in the following instances:
• Between tall buildings.
• In car parks, tunnels or under bridges.
• In forests or avenues.
• During storms.
• In valleys and mountains.
• In the event that the antenna and the position of the satellites are not favourable due to the satellite’s orbit.
1.3 DIGITAL ROAD MAP
The digital road m ap is supplied by VDO Dayton. T he map is contained on a Com pact Disc (CD) which is read by
the SATNAV computer. This CD must be inserted into the SATNAV computer for the system to work. Update
versions of the map are available from VDO Dayton.
1.4 GENERAL OPERATION
NOTE: For a detailed version of operation of the SATNAV s ystem, download and ref er to the VDO Dayton MS5000
User Manual. T his manual is available to download f rom the VDO Dayton web site. To download the manual, refer
to 2.1 VDO Dayton MS5000 User Manual in this Section.
The SATNAV system works in the following manner:
• Initially, with power supplied, the SATNAV monitor turns on and the system acquires a GPS signal. This will give
a position in s pac e within 30 to 100 metres . T his pos ition will be translated onto the digital r oad map and shown
on the monitor. The vehicle may not be shown in its exact position yet, as the system may not be calibrated.
• The us er can now enter a destination us ing the func tions of the system . The rem ote control, which can be used
while in its cradle or pointed at the screen, is used to navigate the various screens. The map screen will
highlight the route to be taken.
• The s ystem will start to c alibrate its elf as soon as the vehic le m oves. T he VSS provides electrical pulses , which
are converted into distance, and the gyroscope will detect and measure any change in direction. The GPS
signal will continue to be received and used as a reference by the system.
• Once the vehicle is calibrated, it will be represented by the arrow being shown on the map in the correct position
and travelling in the correct direction. To get to this stage it may take one or two changes of direction of the
vehicle. The system will supply audio commands during this time for any direction changes required. These
audio commands are given through the front left-hand instrument panel and door speaker.
• If at any stage a recommended turning point is not taken by the driver, the SATNAV system will calculate an
alternate route.
There are some important features that should be mentioned about the system:
• Calibration will take longer if the vehicle is driven along a straight road for some distance.
• The vehicle’s position is stored after the vehicle is turned off. The system requires 30 seconds to shut down
properly.
• If the vehicle’s position has been stored previously, the system will work without GPS reception and still be
accurate.
• The vehicle’s position will remain in memory after the battery has been disconnected, but only if the SATNAV
system has been allowed 30 seconds to shut down properly.
1.5 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Holden SATNAV system is based on a VDO Dayton MS5000 Navigation System with the following changes:
• The main harness is supplied by HSV.
• A GPS Interface (6) is also supplied by HSV and installed to provide extra features for the SATNAV system.
The GPS Interface is installed underneath the left-hand instrument panel end cap cover. The interface provides a
speed signal buffer and a switching relay for the front left-hand speakers between SATNAV voice commands and
the audio system.
The SAT NAV harness (4) is installed from the SATNAV com puter (1) in the rear com partment, down the left-hand
side of the vehicle under the inner rocker panel cover. At the shroud lower trim assembly left-hand side, the harness
splits and is routed to the GPS interface. There are three harness extensions from the GPS interface:
• The SATNAV harness Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) connector for V6 equipped vehicles is routed to the PCM
(5).
• The SATNAV harness VSS connector f or GEN III V8 equipped vehicles is routed to the rear of the instrument
cluster.
• The SATNAV harnes s cellular phone connector (7), which is routed to the cellular phone connection behind the
left-hand side centre facia side extension.
• The SATNAV harness radio patch connector (8), which is routed to its connection at the rear of the radio/CD.
At the rear of the vehicle, the light patc h harnes s connec ts the SAT NAV har nes s between the body harness and the
right-hand rear quarter lamp harness (2). This provides the system with the following necessary inputs:
• Reverse light operation.
• Tail light operation.
The SATNAV light patch harness has a connector (12) joining it to the SATNAV harness, which is located in the
channel under the rear parcel shelf in the rear compartment.
The system is earthed (3) at the left-hand gas strut mounting bracket in the rear compartment.
The MS5000 system is supplied with the following components:
• SATNAV computer (1) which is mounted under the rear parcel shelf in the rear compartment.
• SATNAV monitor (9), which is installed in the centre f acia assem bly. The harness for the m onitor (4) runs fr om
the computer, down the left-hand side of the vehicle, to the monitor.
• SATNAV rem ote c ontrol and cradle as sem bly (10) is ins talled adjacent to the dr iver. T he cradle is sec ured by a
brack et attached to the r adio/CD. The rem ote control harnes s runs f rom the c omputer , down the left-hand side
of the vehicle to the remote control cradle.
• GPS antenna (11) is installed under the rear parcel shelf trim.
Figure 8B-2
2. OPERATING I NSTRUCTI ONS
The Holden SATNAV system is supplied by VDO Dayton. Due to software upgrades by VDO Dayton, the most
current user manual pertaining to the Holden SATNAV system is available from the VDO Dayton web site.
2.1 VDO DAYTON MS5000 USER MANUAL
DOWNLOAD
On your computer, open a web browser. This is usually Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer.
1. At the browsers address bar, type in the following:
http://www.vdodayton.com/products/navigation/products/ms_5000.htm
2. Left click on the button ‘Download User Manual’.
3. Right click on ‘Great Britain’ and select ‘Save Target As….’.
4. Select a directory you wish to save the file to and left click on ‘Save’. The computer will inform you when the
download is complete.
VIEWING
1. Using Explorer, navigate to the directory where the VDO Dayton MS5000 User Manual is stored.
2. Double click with the left button on the file. This will open the file in Adobe Acrobat® Reader.
NOTE: There m ay be more than one language contained in the VDO Dayton Instruction Manual. Scroll forward to
the relevant section.
3. SERVICE OPERATIONS
To as sist in the diagnosis, rem oval and installation of SATNAV system com ponents, electrical wiring diagrams and
connectors are located in 5. VX SATNAV Wiring Diagrams in this Section.
3.1 SATNAV COMPUTER
The SATNAV computer is located in the rear compartment. It is mounted inside a metal carrier, which is in turn
attached to the parcel shelf by brackets.
REMOVE
1. Open the rear compartment. Disconnect the following from the SATNAV computer:
• Remote control harness connector (5).
• SATNAV harness connector (4).
• GPS antenna connector (2).
• SATNAV monitor harness connector (3).
2. Using the SATNAV computer removal tool (1), carefully pull the computer out of the metal carrier (6). The
SATNAV computer removal tool can be obtained from VDO Dayton or alternatively, the radio/CD removal tool,
service tool 179 1308 0000, can be used.
REINSTALL
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Figure 8B-3
3.2 GPS INTERFACE
The GPS interface is installed under the left-hand
instrument panel end cap.
REMOVE
1. Open the left-hand side front door.
2. Remove the three screws (1) securing the
instrument panel end cap cover (2) and remove
the cover.
3. Disconnect the GPS interface connector (3).
4. Remove the hex head screw (4) and screw (5).
5. Remove the interface (6).
REINSTALL
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Figure 8B-4
3.3 SATNAV MONITOR
The SATNAV monitor assembly is installed in a
modified instrument centre facia.
REMOVE
1. Remove the SATNAV monitor harness
connector from the back of the SATNAV
computer. Refer to Fig. 8B-3, item 3.
2. Move the front passenger seat all the way to
the rear. For cars with manual transmission,
remove the gearshift knob by rotating anti-
clock wise, and prise the gear shif t boot from the
transmission console.
3. Remove the footwell upper closing panel left
side, refer to 3.4 SATNAV Harness Access
Fittings in this Section.
4. Unhook ex ces s antenna lead ( 2) c oiled through
the clip (1) on the right-hand side of the
instrument carrier rail.
Figure 8B-5
5. Remove the radio/CD from the instrument
panel. Use service tool 179 1308 0000 (1) to
assist.
Figure 8B-6
6. Disconnect the radio/CD harness and CD
connector (2), if fitted. Disconnect the antenna
and diversity antenna (1) if fitted.
Figure 8B-7
7. Remove the two screws (4) holding the monitor escutcheon (5) to the monitor escutcheon mounting bracket (3).
Remove the monitor escutcheon (5).
8. For vehicles with an automatic transmission, place the gear selector in the ‘2’ position.
9. Carefully prise out the transmission console (6), disconnecting the power window (7) and console bin lamp
harness where fitted. Remove the transmission console (6).
10. Remove the two screws (2) that secure the monitor escutcheon mounting bracket (3) to the centre facia
assembly and remove the bracket.
11. Remove the four screws (1) securing the monitor assembly (8) in place.
Figure 8B-8
10. Remove the monitor assembly, disconnecting
the SATNAV monitor harness connector (2)
from the rear of the monitor (1).
Figure 8B-9
REINSTALL
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
3.4 SATNAV HARNESS ACCESS FITTINGS
There are three separate looms for the SATNAV
system running from the rear compartment to the
front of the pas senger com partm ent, up behind the
instrument panel.
REMOVE
1. Open the instrument panel lower compartment
(1) and lever out the hinge pin (2) on the right-
hand side. Lower the compartment and
withdraw the pin. Disengage the travel limit
pegs by tilting the compartment.
Figure 8B-10
2. Remove the 11 retaining screws (2) from the
instrument compartment roof (4), disconnect
the instrument panel lamp connectors (5), rear
compartment lock switch connector (1),
instrument panel switch connectors (3) and
unclip instrument panel compartment wiring
harness. Remove the instrument compartment
roof.
Figure 8B-11
3. Unclip the duct cover flap on the right-hand
side of the f ootwell upper closing panel left side
(1). Disengage the locating lugs to passenger
side shroud lower trim assembly and grab the
closing panel firmly and detach by pulling the
left side down first. Disengage the right side
clip and remove the panel.
Figure 8B-12
4. Remove the rocker panel cover inserts (4 and
5) and the rocker panel cover retainer screws
(1 and 3) from the rocker panel. Remove the
cover assembly (2).
Figure 8B-13
5. Remove the upper retaining screw (1) and the
screw beneath the rocker panel cover securing
the shroud lower trim assembly (2) to the
rocker panel.
6. Pull the shroud lower trim assembly rearward
from the retainer, removing the assembly.
Figure 8B-14
7. Remove the four screws (2) securing the
centre facia side extension (1) in place.
Remove the extension.
8. Remove the rear seat and the left-hand
cushion as detailed in 2.18 Rear Seat Cushion
& Back Assem blies – Sedan in the VT Series I
Service Information, Section 1A7.
Figure 8B-15
REINSTALL
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
3.5 SATNAV REMOTE CONTROL CRADLE
The SAT NAV remote control is located adjacent to
the driver on the instrument centre facia.
REMOVE
1. Adjust the steering wheel to the upper most
position. G rasp the right-hand side of the lower
panel firmly and pull towards the rear of the
vehicle. Repeat procedure for left side of the
cover. Prise out the left-hand hinge pin with a
flat blade screwdriver. Tilt the cover down on
the left side and disengage the right hinge pin
and remove the panel.
Figure 8B-16
2. Rem ove the four screws (2) securing the right-
hand centre facia extension (1) in place and
remove the extension.
NOTE: The left-hand side centre facia extension is
shown in Figure 8B-17.
Figure 8B-17
3. Disconnect the remote control cradle (1) from
the rem ote c ontrol harness (2) at the c onnector
(3).
4. Remove the remote control from the cradle.
Remove the three screws holding the cradle to
the bracket and remove the cradle.
Figure 8B-18
REINSTALL
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
3.6 SATNAV GPS ANTENNA
The SATNAV GPS antenna is located under the
rear parcel shelf trim.
REMOVE
1. Disconnect the GPS antenna from the rear of
the SATNAV computer. Refer to
Fig. 8B-3, item 2.
2. Remove the rear seat and the left-hand
cushion as detailed in 2.18 Rear Seat Cushion
& Back Assem blies – Sedan in the VT Series I
Service Information, Section 1A7.
3. Remove the rear parcel shelf trim (1) to gain
access to the antenna (2).
4. Carefully pull the antenna cable through from
the rear compartment and remove the antenna.
Figure 8B-19
REINSTALL
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
3.7 SATNAV HARNESS
The SATNAV and remote control harnesses are joined by two wires at the SATNAV computer. If the SATNAV
harness (1) is being removed separately, the wires connecting the two harnesses must be disconnected.
The SATNAV harness has two variants. The VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) is connected to the instrument cluster
connector for vehicles equipped with GEN III V8 engines. The VSS for V6 equipped vehicles is connected at the
PCM.
Figure 8B-20
REMOVE
1. Move the front passenger seat all the way to
the rear.
2. Remove the footwell upper closing panel left
side, refer to 3.4 SATNAV Harness Access
Fittings in this Section.
3. Unhook ex ces s antenna lead ( 2) c oiled through
the clip (1) on the right-hand side of the
instrument carrier rail.
Figure 8B-21
4. Remove the trim and fittings as detailed in
3.4 SATNAV Harness Access Fittings.
5. Remove the radio/CD from the instrument
panel. Use service tool 179 1308 0000 (1) to
assist.
Figure 8B-22
6. Disconnect the radio/CD harness and CD
connector (2), if fitted. Disconnect the antenna
and diversity antenna if fitted (1). Disconnect
the radio/CD patch harness connector (3) from
the radio/CD harness.
Figure 8B-23
7. For V6 and V6 supercharged vehicles:
a. Disconnect the VSS connector (1) at
the powertrain harness adjacent to the
PCM (2).
Figure 8B-24
8. For GEN III V8 vehicles:
a. Adjust steering wheel to the uppermost
position. F irmly grasp the right-hand side of
the lower cover panel (1) firmly and pull
towards the rear of the vehicle. Repeat the
procedure for the left side of the cover.
Prise out the lef t-hand hinge pin (2) using a
flat blade screwdriver.
Tilt the cover down on the left-hand side
and disengage the right hinge pin and
remove the panel.
Figure 8B-25
b. Remove the screw from the lower steering
colu mn cover.
c. Remove the upper (1) and lower (2)
steering column covers.
Figure 8B-26
d. Remove the seven s crews (1) r etaining the
instrument facia assembly, and pull the
facia from the retaining clips.
NOTE: Care must be taken to disconnect the
headlamp switch connector, fog lamp switch
connector (if fitted), trip computer switch connector
(if fitted) and hazard switch connector from the
main harness.
Figure 8B-27
e. Remove the two screws (1) securing the
instrument cluster (3) to the instrument
panel.
f. Pull instrument cluster out, disconnecting
the instrument connector (2) from the rear.
Guide the cluster out between the
instrument panel pad and the steering
wheel.
Figure 8B-28
g. Disconnect the VSS connector from the
main wiring harness at the instrument
cluster connector (1).
Figure 8B-29
9. Disconnect the SATNAV Harness cellular
phone connector (1).
10. Disconnect the GPS Interface connector as
detailed in 3.2 GPS Interface, but do not
remove the interface.
Figure 8B-30
11. Disconnect the SATNAV harness earth
terminal (1) from the rear compartment gas
strut mounting bracket (2).
Figure 8B-31
12. Pull the SATNAV light patc h harness connector
(1) out of the channel and disconnect.
REINSTALL
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Figure 8B-32
3.8 SATNAV REMOTE CONTROL HARNESS
The SATNAV remote control harness (1) runs from the computer located in the rear compartment to the remote
control cradle next to the driver.
Figure 8B-33
REMOVE
1. Remove the trim and fittings as detailed in 3.4 SATNAV Harness Access Fittings.
2. Disconnect the remote control cradle from the remote control harness as detailed in
3.5 SATNAV Remote Control Cradle, but do not remove the cradle
3. If the remote control harness is being removed only:
a. Remove the remote control harness connector and the SATNAV harness connector from the computer.
Refer to Fig. 8B-3, items 4 and 5.
b. Remove the speaker wires, blue (pin 5) and blue/green (pin 6) of the remote control harness connector
(YR58).
4. Remove the remote control harness.
REINSTALL
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
3.9 SATNAV MONITOR HARNESS
The SATNAV monitor harness (1) runs from the computer in the rear compartment to the rear of the monitor
installed in the centre facia assembly.
Figure 8B-34
REMOVE
1. Remove the trim and fittings as detailed in 3.4 SATNAV Harness Access Fittings.
2. Remove the SATNAV monitor as detailed in 3.3 SATNAV Monitor.
3. Remove the SATNAV monitor harnes s connec tor from the rear of the c omputer and r emove the harness . Ref er
to Fig 8B-3, item 3.
REINSTALL
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
3.10 SATNAV LIGHT PATCH HARNESS
The SATNAV light patch harness (1) is located in the rear compartment of the vehicle. It connects the SATNAV
harness to the r ear tail lights. T his connection inf orm s the SATNAV system when the vehicle is travelling in reverse
and/or that the park lights are on.
Figure 8B-35
REMOVE
1. Partially remove the right-hand side trim in the
rear compartment.
2. Disconnect the right-hand rear body harness
connector (2) from the SATNAV light patch
harness body connector (1).
3. Disconnect the right-hand rear quarter lamp
harness (3) from the SATNAV light patch
harness right-hand rear connector (4).
Figure 8B-36
4. Pull the SAT NAV light patc h harness connector
(1) out of the channel and disconnect.
5. Remove the SATNAV light patch harness.
Figure 8B-37
REINSTALL
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
3.11 SA TNAV CA LIBRA TION
The SATNAV system will only require calibration if the vehicle has been moved without the SATNAV system
activated or the vehicle’s battery had been disconnected without allowing the system to shut down properly. The
SATNAV system takes 30 seconds to shut down.
Calibration of the SATNAV system is performed automatically. For calibration to occur the vehicle must be in motion
and the SATNAV s ystem tur ned on. T he c alibr ation does not need to be performed by the technician, however if the
customer is not aware of the system requiring calibration, they may believe the system is not functioning correctly.
For the system to calibrate, the following must be performed:
• The SATNAV system must be activated.
• The vehicle must be driven until the arrow representing the vehicle is correctly aligned with the digital map
displayed on the monitor.
NOTE: The more turns taken during calibration, the faster the system will calibrate.
4. DIAGNOSIS
4.1 COMMON FAULTS
The tables contained in this Section list com mon faults f ound due to improper use of the SATNAV system. It is an
advantage to read the VDO Dayton MS5000 User Manual prior to perf or ming m aintenanc e on the s ystem. To assist
in the diagnosis, removal and installation of SATNAV system components, electrical wiring diagrams and
connectors are located in 5. VX SATNAV Wiring Diagrams in this Section.
NOTE: If the SATNAV com puter needs to be rem oved or disconnected f rom the vehicle power supply, ensure that
the com puter has s hut down com pletely. The red LED on the com puter will not be illum inated when the com puter is
shut off. Allow approximately 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off for the computer to shut down.
PROBLEM STEP POSSIBLE CAUSE / REMEDY YES NO
1 No ACC power to the computer. Check the
ignition is in ACC or IGN position. Go to Step 2. Turn the ignition
to ACC.
2 Check the fuse F16 is serviceable. Go to Step 3. Replace the fuse.
3 Check the fuse on the back of the SATNAV
Computer. Go to Step 4. Replace the fuse.
4 Check the continuity of the following:
• Pin 2 (Y) YB23 to Pin 2 (Y) YB137.
• Pin 2 and 10 of YB137
• Pin 11 (Y/W) YB137 to Pin A7 (Y/W) YR57.
Go to Step 5. Replace the
SATNAV
harness.
5 Internal GPS interface fault. Replace the GPS
interface. Check for operation. Go to Step 6.
System does
not start. No
picture on the
display. Red
power LED on
the computer is
flashing.
6 Computer is faulty. Replace SATNAV computer.
Phone Siemens VDO Customer Service on
1800 335 282.
PROBLEM STEP POSSIBLE CAUSE / REMEDY YES NO
1 No BATT power to the computer. Check the fuse
on the back of the SATNAV computer. Go to Step 2. Replace the fuse.
2 Press the EJECT button on the computer; the red
power LED on the computer should illuminate if
the BATT and CHASSIS GROUND are OK. Go to Step 3. Check BATT and
CHASSIS
GROUND.
3 Check the SATNAV ground attached to the
decklid gas strut mounting bracket on the
left-hand side. Go to Step 4. Secure the
SATNAV ground.
4 Check the continuity of the following wires:
• Pin 4 (OB) YB23 to Pin A4 (OB) YR57.
• Pin A8 (B) YR57 to SATNAV ground. Go to Step 5. Replace the
SATNAV
harness.
5 Check the CHASSIS GROUND condition at the
wiring connector at the rear of the computer. Go to Step 6. Replace as
required.
System does
not start. No
picture on the
display. Red
power LED on
the computer is
extinguished.
6 Computer is faulty. Replace SATNAV computer.
Phone Siemens VDO Customer Service on
1800 335 282.
PROBLEM STEP POSSIBLE CAUSE / REMEDY YES NO
1 Press the OK button on the remote control to
restore monitor operation. Go to Step 2.
2 Seat the remote in the cradle and press OK
button on the remote to restore monitor operation. Go to Step 3.
3 Check that the SATNAV monitor connections are
secure. Check the monitor connections at the
SATNAV computer and at the monitor are secure. Go to Step 4. Secure the
connections.
4 With the monitor connected, use the keys on top
of the monitor to operate. If this is successful,
replace the remote control. Go to Step 5.
5 Supply voltage is too low. Check that
BATTERY (V) is >10 V using the READ I/O
STATE in 4.2 SATNAV Computer Diagnostics. Go to Step 6. Check the
battery voltage.
6 Monitor harness is faulty. Replace the monitor
harness. Go to Step 7.
7 Monitor is faulty. Replace the monitor. Go to Step 8.
System does
not start. No
picture is on the
display. The red
power LED on
the computer is
illuminated.
8 Computer is faulty. Replace SATNAV computer.
Phone Siemens VDO Customer Service on
1800 335 282.
PROBLEM STEP POSSIBLE CAUSE / REMEDY YES NO
1 Batteries in the remote control are exhausted.
Replace the batteries. Go to Step 2.
2 Remote control is not pointed at the monitor
during button press. Go to Step 3.
3 Monitor I/R window is obstructed. Remove the
obstruction. Go to Step 4.
4 Check remote control operation with remote
secure in the cradle. Replace the remote
control. Go to Step 5.
5 Monitor harness is faulty. Replace the monitor
harness. Go to Step 6.
6 Monitor is faulty. Replace the monitor. Go to Step 7.
Title screen
appears but the
system does
not respond to
the remote
control.
7 Computer is faulty. Replace SATNAV computer.
Phone Siemens VDO Customer Service on
1800 335 282.
PROBLEM STEP POSSIBLE CAUSE / REMEDY YES NO
1 The map CD-ROM is not in the computer drive. Go to Step 2. Insert the
CD-ROM in
SATNAV
computer.
2 The map CD-ROM is scratched, dirty, faulty or
inserted upside down. Clean the CD and retry. Clean the CD-ROM.
Replace the CD-ROM
as required. Go to Step 3.
The items
NAVIGATION
MAP and
ADDRESS
BOOK cannot
be selected.
3 Computer is faulty. Replace SATNAV computer.
Phone Siemens VDO Customer Service on
1800 335 282.
PROBLEM STEP POSSIBLE CAUSE / REMEDY YES NO
1 The map CD-ROM is scratched, dirty, faulty or
inserted upside down. Clean the CD and retry. Clean the CD-ROM.
Replace the CD-ROM
as required. Go to Step 2.
Map CD-ROM
is ejected
without pressing
the eject button. 2 Computer is faulty. Replace SATNAV computer.
Phone Siemens VDO Customer Service on
1800 335 282.
PROBLEM STEP POSSIBLE CAUSE / REMEDY YES NO
1 The map CD-ROM is scratched, dirty, faulty or
inserted upside down. Clean the CD and retry. Clean the CD-ROM.
Replace the CD-ROM
as required. Go to Step 2.
Display shows
‘Please insert
CD’ or ‘Please
insert correct
CD’. 2 Computer is faulty. Replace SATNAV computer.
Phone Siemens VDO Customer Service on
1800 335 282.
PROBLEM STEP POSSIBLE CAUSE / REMEDY YES NO
1 Volume is set too low. Press the ‘+’ button on the
remote control and you should hear ‘Louder’ from
the front left speakers of the vehicle. Go to Step 2.
2 Audible guidance is in the MUTE position. A
symbol showing a loudspeaker with a red
diagonal line through it will appear on the display.
Press the ‘+’ button on the remote control. Go to Step 3.
3 Check that the left-hand side speakers are
working with the audio system. Go to Step 4. Refer to Section
12D – AUDIO
SYSTEM.
4 Check the SATNAV radio patch harness
connector (YB136) is secure. Go to Step 5. Secure the
connector.
No audible
guidance
instructions are
heard, but the
monitor shows
the guidance
arrows etc.
5 The SATNAV computer is not generating audio
signals. Confirm this by connecting a speaker
across the circuit at the computer. Insert the test
speaker wires into following pins on YR58:
• Positive to B5.
• Negative to B6.
Go to Step 6. Replace SATNAV
harness.
PROBLEM STEP POSSIBLE CAUSE / REMEDY YES NO
1 The SATNAV system has incorrectly assumed the
current position of the vehicle. Switch the system
display to MAP mode
in 100M scale. The
vehicle position
should be accurate.
Go to Step 2.
2 No GPS reception available. Satellite symbol at
the top right-hand corner of the display is red
when the GPS signal is unavailable. Check the
values in READ GPS DATA in
4.2 SATNAV COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS.
Check GPS antenna
connection on rear of
computer. Go to Step 3.
3 Map CD data is incorrect. Confirm by comparing
the actual vehicle position to that shown on the
display. Replace CD if
necessary. Go to Step 4.
4 Vehicle speed is too fast for the system to provide
guidance instructions. Slow down the
vehicle. Go to Step 5.
5 Direction input to the SATNAV computer is
incorrectly configured. Check the DIRECTION is
ACT_HIGH in the SET I/O STATE in
4.2 SATNAV COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS.
Change the
DIRECTION to
ACT_HIGH. Go to Step 6.
6 Internal gyroscope error. Confirm the error by
switching to MAP mode. The vehicle position
arrow will rotate whilst the vehicle is stationary.
Disconnect the power
from the computer to
allow a system reset. Go to Step 7.
7 VSS (Vehicle Speed Sensor) input is faulty.
Conform this by checking the SPEED PULSES in
READ I/O STATE in 4.2 SATNAV COMPUTER
DIAGNOSTICS. Drive the vehicle at a speed
greater than 5 km/h. The speed pulses should be
greater than 0.
Go to Step 9. Go to Step 8.
8 Check the continuity between the following:
• YB138 and Pin1 YB137.
• Pin 7 YB137 and Pin A1 YR57. Go to Step 9. Replace the
SATNAV
harness.
Incorrect
guidance
instructions are
given.
9 Computer is faulty. Replace SATNAV computer.
Phone Siemens VDO Customer Service on
1800 335 282.
PROBLEM STEP POSSIBLE CAUSE / REMEDY YES NO
1 The input destination items are not in the
CD-ROM database. If a suburb/city name is not
selectable, then search on a region name, e.g.
SYDNEY then the ROAD name. The suburb name
in which the road is found may be under another
name.
Go to Step 2.
Destination
input items are
not recognised,
ie. CITY, ROAD
etc. names are
not found in the
CD-ROM
database. 2 When a house number is entered, and another
value is displayed, then the number you have
input does not exist on the database.
PROBLEM STEP POSSIBLE CAUSE / REMEDY YES NO
Guidance
cannot be
selected.
1 The destination has not been entered. Enter the destination.
PROBLEM STEP POSSIBLE CAUSE / REMEDY YES NO
1 The GUIDANCE field has not been activated. Activate the
guidance field. Go to Step 2.
No guidance
instructions are
available after a
destination is
entered.
2 The vehicle is not on a digitised road. An arrow
will appear on the right-hand side top window of
the map screen indicating the direction of the
destination. Drive to a digitised road element and
guidance instructions will then commence.
PROBLEM STEP POSSIBLE CAUSE / REMEDY YES NO
1 Check the brightness adjustments on the monitor.
The monitor picture settings cannot be controlled
by the remote control. Go to Step 2.
Poor monitor
quality
2 Check that BATTERY (V) is >10 V using the
READ I/O STATE in 4.2 SATNAV COMPUTER
DIAGNOSTICS. Picture quality will deteriorate
when the system voltage falls below
approximately 11.0 V.
Check the
battery voltage.
4.2 SATNAV COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS
The SATNAV com puter s oftware f eatures a c om prehens ive diagnostic m enu to m onitor system s ignals and values.
This data can be used to determ ine if the navigation computer or vehicle peripher als are the cause of the incorrec t
operation. Use the diagnostic screens along with 4.1 Common Faults to pinpoint the nature and cause of the fault.
ACCESSING DIAGNOSTIC MENU
Use the remote control to operate the system. To select the various on-screen items, use the up, down, left and
right arrow buttons on the remote. To activate those items, press the OK button.
1. From the START MENU select SETTINGS.
2. From the SETTINGS MENU select SYSTEM INFORMATION.
3. From the SYSTEM INFORMATION MENU select DIAGNOSIS MENU, press OK, and then enter 6330 into the
CODE input screen.
The screen now displays the various sub-menus for system interrogation.
NOTE: Wait for 2 seconds when viewing the values on the diagnostic screens – the computer ‘polls’ the various
circuits approximately every 1.5 seconds.
SUB-M ENU NAME DESCRI PTION
READ I/ O S T ATE Shows the values and state of each
input from the vehic le electri cal
system.
SET I/ O S T A T E Allows the computer to reac t to
positi ve or negat i ve vehicle signal s.
READ GPS DATA Displays the current GPS receiver
condition.
READ ERROR Shows error event type and frequency.
DEMO Enables and di sables the
demons t ration mode.
RETURN Returns t o S TART MENU.
READ I/O STATE
This is the READ I/O screen. T he RETURN field is
automatically highlighted to return to the START
MENU when OK is pressed.
Figure 8B-38
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION NOMINAL VALUE COMMENT
Speed
Pulse Displays the num ber of
speedom eter pulses per second
being read by the computer.
Approx 100 at
60 km /h. If no pulses are shown whilst t he vehi cle is moving, then
confirm integri ty of the VSS circuit. I f circ ui t OK, then
replace the comput er. The pulse value s houl d al ways be
positive when the vehicle is t ravelling forwards. Check the
DIRECTIO N on t he same screen.
Temperat ure Displays the tem perature inside
the navigati on comput er. 45C at 20C outs i de
ambient
temperature.
System delivers specif i cation to 70° C. Internal comput er fan
turns on at 65° C and off at 60°C.
Batt ery (V) Displays the volt age l evel
present on the BATT circ ui t . 13 – 15 V Low values (below 11 V) will cause deterioration in picture
quality. Low values (below 10 V) will cause unstable
operation.
Eject button Displays the c ondi t ion of the
eject but ton located on the
com puter front panel.
0 (released)
I (depress ed)
Directi on Displays the current state of the
reverse lamp circ ui t. FWD whilst in P, N,
or FORWARD
gears.
If value di splayed is REV whilst in PARK, NEUTRAL or
FORWARD gear, t hen confirm the value set in SET I/O
STATE i s ACT_HIGH. If the s etting is i ncorrect, then change
the sett i ng i n S E T I/O STAT E screen.
Light Displays the current stat e of the
park lamp circ ui t . ON (lights on)
OFF (lights of f ) If value di splayed is ON when lights are off, t hen confirm the
value set in the SET I/O STATE is ACT_HIGH. If the setting
is inc orrec t, then c hange t he setting in the SET I/ O STATE
screen.
ACC. pin 1 Optional access ory i nput 1. OFF Not applic abl e.
ACC. pin 2 Optional access ory i nput 2. OFF Not applic abl e.
SET I/O STATE
This is the SET I/O STATE screen. The RETURN
field is automatically highlighted to return to the
START MENU when the OK button is pressed.
Figure 8B-39
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION NOMINAL VALUE COMMENT
Directi on Sets t he polarity of t he reverse
lamp circuit for computer
processes.
ACT_HIGH For positi ve polari ty reverse lamps, this is the correct
setting.
Light Sets the polarit y of the park
lamp circuit for computer
processes.
ACT_HIGH For positi ve polari ty park lamp, this is t he correct s etting.
ACC. pin 1 Sets the polarity of optional
acces sory input 1. ACT_HIGH These values may change when optional
navigation/ multi media accessori es are connect ed.
ACC. pin 2 Sets the polarity of optional
acces sory input 2. ACT_LOW These val ues may c hange when optional
navigation/ multi media accessori es are connect ed.
For Holden SATNAV installations, DIRECT ION and LIGHT are to be set to ACT _HIGH. ACC. PIN 1 and ACC. PIN
2 are for system upgrades.
READ GPS DATA
The common misconception made by service personnel when diagnosing navigation system performance is to
suspect satellite reception as the cause of the fault. In reality, the GPS data sensed by the computer is only
processed every few seconds to confirm that the position calculated by the map matching software process is
correct. Good GPS data is essential to the system when it is first installed in the vehicle, or when the vehicle is
moved from one location to another without the navigation system being active.
Within the SATNAV computer unit, there is a separate GPS receiver, which receives the GPS signal from the
antenna and passes calculated information to the SATNAV computer’s processor. If it is concluded that the GPS
receiver is faulty, the SATNAV computer must be replaced.
RECEI V ER STATE DESCRI P TI O N COMMENT
3D POSITION 3D data on the loc ation of
the vehicl e i s available when
four or more satellites are
received by the s ystem .
In this c ondit i on, the satellite ic on on the guidance screen is GREEN.
This is t he normal condi tion.
2D POSITION 2D data on the loc ation of
the vehicl e i s available when
three or more satellites are
received by the s ystem .
No geographic height can be determ i ned i n t h i s mode. Positi onal
accurac y i s reduced.
The satellite ic on on t he guidance screen is RED. This is not the normal
conditi on, but indicat es poor or reduced reception.
TRACKING The data from one satellite
has been received by t he
system.
This condi tion is normally encount ered when the s ystem i s firs t powered
up. The GPS rec eiver will be in this mode for up to 10 minutes
depending upon recepti on conditions .
The satellite ic on on the guidance screen is RED.
SEARCH S A T The syst em has a vali d
almanac and is searching
for satellites.
This condi tion is normally encount ered when the s ystem i s firs t powered
up. The GPS rec eiver will be in this mode for up to 10 minutes
depending upon recepti on conditions .
The satellite ic on on the guidance screen is RED.
REC ERROR The system does not
receive the s i gnal s. This condition usually occurs if the GPS ant enna i s not connec ted or the
cable is damaged. A failed GPS receiver could be t he condition.
The satellite ic on on the guidance screen is RED.
COM ERROR The GPS recei ver is not
providing any data t o the
SATNAV comput er’s
processor.
Internal c omm uni cation between the GPS receiver and the SA TNA V
com puter is not possible.
READ ERROR MEMORY
The self-diagnosis function of the computer stores
error events to its internal memory. The errors
detected may be due to internal (computer) or
external (environmental or vehicle) conditions. You
may need to view this screen when asked by a
VDO tec hnical consultant during the cour se of fault
diagnosis.
Figure 8B-40
ME NU ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENT
ERROR CODE Lists the errors t hat have
occurred. Scroll through the errors us i ng the < and > buttons. Press OK when
each error is hi ghl i ghted to see a des cription of the error.
ERROR FREQUENCY The number of t i mes t he
error has occ urred.
SW Software error.
HW Hardware error.
SENSOR No VSS signal.
TEMP Temperature extreme has caus ed system
error.
GPS Lack of s at ellit e signal.
ERROR TYPE Shows the error type.
NO FAILURE No errors have occ urred.
5.2 VX COMMODORE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS