GPS Receiver Module

2001 BMW Z8SECTION GPS Receiver Module

The GPS receiver module is responsible for receiving the satellite signals from the GPS antenna and providing the position of the vehicle to the navigation computer.

Information provided by the GPS receiver can be displayed in the "service mode" (refer to WORKSHOP HINTSΒ  ).

The GPS receiver on Mark I and II system is located near the navigation computer. On Mark III systems, the GPS receiver is integrated into the Mark III navigation computer.

Fig 1: Identifying GPS Receiver Module
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