Hi line satnav-no red power light

freddie bosewell · 1st March 2015, 15:09

Hi folks, I decided to look at my satnav drive located in the boot today, there is no red power light working on it, it seems to be dead? There is no satnav option on the highline display either, can anyone please advise where to start looking to power the drive up, fuse ?.I don't even know if there is a disc in there as it seems to be powerless.
regards in advance Neil.

Greeners · 1st March 2015, 15:56

pop the drive out and check that it's plugged in...

Ill wager its been wet at sometime and then unplugged to stop the battery going flat

Have a look at the link below

2.2-600-vtec · 1st March 2015, 16:15

When i fiited my sat nav the drive didnt work either no power lights nothing but once looked at i found the main power feed on the satnav plug had corroded off, fitted new pin whilst it was out and sat nav was fine.

Avora · 1st March 2015, 18:29

Once you have tried all the above recommendations and haven't resolved the problem, I am willing to bet the drive has been corrupted during a battery disconnect. They are very fragile in that sense, and as a rule to remember. Never remove the battery until you have seen the sat navs power light go off.

It is a well known problem with the MK3 sat nav drive.
If the drive isn't allowed to shut down correctly the memory gets corrupted. The Power LED being off is a good sign that the drive can not boot correctly.

As far as I have read, the Rover MK3 can't accept a software update to cure the problem, and you will more than likely have to replace the drive. You can fit BMW drives which can be updated to a newer software version, or go to the Mk4 DVD drive which is better in every way, but mighty expensive.

freddie bosewell · 9th March 2015, 17:49

Removed the drive yesterday, signs of water damage on the outer cases, removed the cover plates to reveal printed circuit board with soldered tracks that have self destructed. Due to the prices of a replacement drive that I have seen on the internet, I don't think I will be replacing the unit.

2.2-600-vtec · 9th March 2015, 21:52

I have a dud drive that has good circuit board well it did work all ok untill i didnt let it shut down correctly before finding there is a shut down procedure, have a look inside and see if the board can easily be removed if its not the board that holds the memory you may be able to swap it?,
just clutching at straws buddy.

freddie bosewell · 14th March 2015, 15:38

Hi all, I've picked up a used replacement drive in very clean condition with no signs of corrosion/water stains etc. Do I just fit it & press the power button, is as simple as that ?.
regards.

Greeners · 14th March 2015, 15:40

link below before you fit....

freddie bosewell · 14th March 2015, 15:49

Sounds like I will need to disconnect the battery then before I connect the 2 plugs

Greeners · 14th March 2015, 16:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by freddie bosewell

Sounds like I will need to disconnect the battery then before I connect the 2 plugs

No need to...the shut down is if you want to remove the battery. If your sat nav drive is goosed anyway it makes no odds,

It's a good habit to get into to make the drive is not running when it's disconnected

1st March 2015, 15:09	#1
freddie bosewell Avid contributor MG6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: wednesbury Posts: 153 Thanks: 60 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Hi line satnav-no red power light Hi folks, I decided to look at my satnav drive located in the boot today, there is no red power light working on it, it seems to be dead? There is no satnav option on the highline display either, can anyone please advise where to start looking to power the drive up, fuse ?.I don't even know if there is a disc in there as it seems to be powerless. regards in advance Neil.

1st March 2015, 15:56	#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	pop the drive out and check that it's plugged in... Ill wager its been wet at sometime and then unplugged to stop the battery going flat Have a look at the link below __________________ *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]

1st March 2015, 18:29	#4
Avora Loves to post MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Penrith Posts: 441 Thanks: 89 Thanked 69 Times in 56 Posts	Once you have tried all the above recommendations and haven't resolved the problem, I am willing to bet the drive has been corrupted during a battery disconnect. They are very fragile in that sense, and as a rule to remember. Never remove the battery until you have seen the sat navs power light go off. It is a well known problem with the MK3 sat nav drive. If the drive isn't allowed to shut down correctly the memory gets corrupted. The Power LED being off is a good sign that the drive can not boot correctly. As far as I have read, the Rover MK3 can't accept a software update to cure the problem, and you will more than likely have to replace the drive. You can fit BMW drives which can be updated to a newer software version, or go to the Mk4 DVD drive which is better in every way, but mighty expensive. __________________ ZT-T 190

9th March 2015, 17:49	#5
freddie bosewell Avid contributor MG6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: wednesbury Posts: 153 Thanks: 60 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Its a gonner Removed the drive yesterday, signs of water damage on the outer cases, removed the cover plates to reveal printed circuit board with soldered tracks that have self destructed. Due to the prices of a replacement drive that I have seen on the internet, I don't think I will be replacing the unit.

14th March 2015, 15:38	#7
freddie bosewell Avid contributor MG6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: wednesbury Posts: 153 Thanks: 60 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Got a new/used drive Hi all, I've picked up a used replacement drive in very clean condition with no signs of corrosion/water stains etc. Do I just fit it & press the power button, is as simple as that ?. regards.

1st March 2015, 16:15	#3
2.2-600-vtec Loves to post mg ztt Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Exeter Posts: 328 Thanks: 2 Thanked 37 Times in 35 Posts	When i fiited my sat nav the drive didnt work either no power lights nothing but once looked at i found the main power feed on the satnav plug had corroded off, fitted new pin whilst it was out and sat nav was fine.

9th March 2015, 21:52	#6
2.2-600-vtec Loves to post mg ztt Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Exeter Posts: 328 Thanks: 2 Thanked 37 Times in 35 Posts	I have a dud drive that has good circuit board well it did work all ok untill i didnt let it shut down correctly before finding there is a shut down procedure, have a look inside and see if the board can easily be removed if its not the board that holds the memory you may be able to swap it?, just clutching at straws buddy.

14th March 2015, 15:40	#8
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	link below before you fit.... __________________ *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]

14th March 2015, 15:49	#9
freddie bosewell Avid contributor MG6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: wednesbury Posts: 153 Thanks: 60 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Sounds like I will need to disconnect the battery then before I connect the 2 plugs