Sat Nav Problem

MickC · 20th September 2009, 14:57

I have a problem with my Highline sat nav.

The disc keeps ejecting so im unable to use it, I have replaced the disc with another but the problem persists I am tinkering with it at the moment and have checked the unit in the boot for water damage etc but it appears ok. If I time it right I can get the disc to stay in the unit just before the interior car lights turn off automatically when shutting the car other wise it just carries on ejecting and intaking the disc even when the car is off and locked obviously causing the battery to go flat. Anyone got any ideas on this one ?????

Mick

Greeners · 20th September 2009, 15:25

Not heard of one, doing that before, but be careful.

If you disconnect it whilst the power light is on, you'll stuff it.

If you want to drive over to sunny Hertford, I've got a spare you can try,

McMasters · 20th September 2009, 16:05

I know the problem.
I have an old MK2 1999 model. It spits discs all the time. The only disc it liked was the original 1999 one that came with the car but its maps are now out of date in many areas so I have to update every couple of years with new Navteq discs.
At first I just put up with it and fed it back in when I opened the boot or wanted to use the Nav. Now I only load the disc when I need the Nav and leave the disc out. Less scratches and updates. Never found a solution.
The Nav works OK at present but I am looking for an upgrade .

JohnDotCom · 20th September 2009, 17:26

Had this and only cure was to change the tray together with Laser assembly.
Not cheap or worthwhile for MK3 units but worthwhile on MK4's.
About £125 plus fitting.
Try using a Cleaning Disc, and use Clean Original Map discs if possible to load.

There is a Unit on tray with sensor etc and it goes US cannot be replaced though.

MickC · 20th September 2009, 18:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by McMasters

I know the problem.
I have an old MK2 1999 model. It spits discs all the time. The only disc it liked was the original 1999 one that came with the car but its maps are now out of date in many areas so I have to update every couple of years with new Navteq discs.
At first I just put up with it and fed it back in when I opened the boot or wanted to use the Nav. Now I only load the disc when I need the Nav and leave the disc out. Less scratches and updates. Never found a solution.
The Nav works OK at present but I am looking for an upgrade .

I confess that I have had this problem for a while and had exactly the same symtoms you describe initially but now it spits the disc out all the time. I got so fed up I started using a portable sat nav but now thats packed up as well (I may be cursed) so I thought I'd try and get the original going. Maybe I'll go and buy anoyher portable !!!!

MickC · 20th September 2009, 18:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeners

Not heard of one, doing that before, but be careful.

If you disconnect it whilst the power light is on, you'll stuff it.

If you want to drive over to sunny Hertford, I've got a spare you can try,

Thanks ever so much for the reply I may just take you up on that offer but it may be cheaper for me to just go and buy another portable plug and go sat nav although the original would be nice again

JohnDotCom · 20th September 2009, 21:58

MK3 Sat Nav Computers can be had from £145 upward on EBay and BM* sites.

75tourercse · 20th September 2009, 22:02

Daft bit , but how do i know if mine is a MK3 or Mk4, car is 53 2003 reg? Just curious.

JohnDotCom · 20th September 2009, 22:03

MK3 is a CD version MK4 is a DVD version, and has DVD clearly printed on the Front.
There is also the earlier MK2's but if replacing only go for MK3 or MK4.

MN190 · 20th September 2009, 22:04

You could see if a member on here has a unit with the red light of death.
If the same type as yours the parts you need can be swapped over easily.
Unless its a Mk3 it not worth doing though

See below for difference between mk2 and mk3
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...?t=1356&page=2

20th September 2009, 14:57	#1
MickC Newbie 2003 Rover 75 Se Connesoir Tourer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Canvey Island. Essex Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Sat Nav Problem I have a problem with my Highline sat nav. The disc keeps ejecting so im unable to use it, I have replaced the disc with another but the problem persists I am tinkering with it at the moment and have checked the unit in the boot for water damage etc but it appears ok. If I time it right I can get the disc to stay in the unit just before the interior car lights turn off automatically when shutting the car other wise it just carries on ejecting and intaking the disc even when the car is off and locked obviously causing the battery to go flat. Anyone got any ideas on this one ????? Mick

20th September 2009, 15:25	#2
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Not heard of one, doing that before, but be careful. If you disconnect it whilst the power light is on, you'll stuff it. If you want to drive over to sunny Hertford, I've got a spare you can try, __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

20th September 2009, 16:05	#3
McMasters Avid contributor Rover 75 V6 2.5 Celeste LHD Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hamburg Posts: 207 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I know the problem. I have an old MK2 1999 model. It spits discs all the time. The only disc it liked was the original 1999 one that came with the car but its maps are now out of date in many areas so I have to update every couple of years with new Navteq discs. At first I just put up with it and fed it back in when I opened the boot or wanted to use the Nav. Now I only load the disc when I need the Nav and leave the disc out. Less scratches and updates. Never found a solution. The Nav works OK at present but I am looking for an upgrade . __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

20th September 2009, 22:02	#8
75tourercse Avid contributor Rover 75 tourer connoisseur se Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Warrington Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Daft bit , but how do i know if mine is a MK3 or Mk4, car is 53 2003 reg? Just curious. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

20th September 2009, 22:04	#10
MN190 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Norfolk Posts: 1,423 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	You could see if a member on here has a unit with the red light of death. If the same type as yours the parts you need can be swapped over easily. Unless its a Mk3 it not worth doing though See below for difference between mk2 and mk3 http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...?t=1356&page=2 Last edited by MN190; 20th September 2009 at 22:06..

20th September 2009, 17:26	#4
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Had this and only cure was to change the tray together with Laser assembly. Not cheap or worthwhile for MK3 units but worthwhile on MK4's. About £125 plus fitting. Try using a Cleaning Disc, and use Clean Original Map discs if possible to load. There is a Unit on tray with sensor etc and it goes US cannot be replaced though.

20th September 2009, 21:58	#7
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	MK3 Sat Nav Computers can be had from £145 upward on EBay and BM* sites.

20th September 2009, 22:03	#9
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	MK3 is a CD version MK4 is a DVD version, and has DVD clearly printed on the Front. There is also the earlier MK2's but if replacing only go for MK3 or MK4.