iGo8 My Car/Compass/Icon "Spins in Place" While Stopped at Traffic Lights

Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:28 pm

Has anyone else experienced this phenomenon? While stationary; be it stopped at stop signs, traffic lights, or in my driveway, etc. my iGo map & compass "spins" as if it cannot determine my current facing. Once I'm in motion, it straightens out & points to the correct heading (with the occasional random map rotation now & then).
Could it be an antenna issue? Im using a 2Din aftermarket sound deck with a wired antenna.
Any other suggestions?

Thanks!
-Schatten

Sun Dec 05, 2010 8:50 pm

It may be just that, a wierd anntenna ;)
Have you tried moving anttenna?

I also get that from time to time, cloud cover, weak sig (buildings etc)

Bazzle

Sun Dec 05, 2010 11:36 pm

All my devices do this occasionally, The GPS signals are not that accurate, especially where buildings are nearby, When the GPS receiver takes a reading it may briefly pick up a reflection from a nearby building and the software may think you've moved slighty, and the display moves accordingly.

Mon Dec 06, 2010 12:10 am

Yeah, I wouldn't mind it if it was an occasional problem, but my little car icon literally spins like a top every time I stop at an intersection. It's quite maddening.