Rob555 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Hi Again My 2011 Focus Sport has just started saying no GPS signal on the built in satnav, and am reading it seems a common problem. Is this an easy fix or does it need a visit to the garage? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW1982 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 This problem is most likely caused by a defective GPS antenna. The original GPS antenna is integrated into the antenna base. Water ingress into the antenna base causing the components to corrode is a known problem of the ford GPS antennas. To solve this problem you basically have 2 options. The first option is to install an expensive new original GPS antenna base. However there is a high risk the exact same thing will happen again in the next few years. The second option is to install an aftermarket GPS antenna with the correct (Fakra) connector behind the A-pillar cover. Suitable aftermarket GPS antennas can be found on eBay for under €10,- including P&P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob555 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Sounds simple!!!! Could snyone provide a link to an eBay antenna,and what is an A pillar....sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 A pillar is the pillar that goes down windscreen , b pillar is the one your seat belt bolts to by your head, c pillar further back, etc, When I bought mine , I used a local company that does radio upgrades for mine, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnH Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 You havent got a dash cam by any chance?? Some i know cause interference to radio and gps signals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob555 Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 No dash cam. Im struggling to find the correct Antenna base apart from on the Fords parts website. Is it just a case of removing the current base and popping a new one on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob555 Posted November 23, 2015 Author Share Posted November 23, 2015 Well after taking the light console out next to the rear view mirror where quite a few drops of water came out of it. The satnav this morning decided to start working again!!! Any ideas anyone,it has stopped raining after weeeks of rain! !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob555 Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 And now its bust again. Can anyone help with which antenna to buy that had the right connector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaja Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 I had the same problem... bought a car (Ford) with Navi without a GPS signal. I have bought this external GPS car antenne in aliexpress http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/ceuoT5Os fot around 4 USD. Very easy to install. Just pullout the radio and there is the blue FAKRA connector at the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason87 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 hi, my sAtnav unit is randomly working and then not working. Would it still be water ingress if it’s working intermittently? I assumed it wouldn’t work at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielg1997 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 On 5/25/2021 at 7:52 PM, Jason87 said: hi, my sAtnav unit is randomly working and then not working. Would it still be water ingress if it’s working intermittently? I assumed it wouldn’t work at all? Hi Jason, I have the exact same problem on a 2019 Ford Focus. Where you able to solve this issue? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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