Symptom Chart - Navigation

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Symptom Chart - Navigation
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Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No Global Positioning System (GPS) antenna signal
  • Satellite radio antenna cable
  • Audio Control Module (ACM)
  • The position cursor is inaccurate
  • GPS antenna concern
  • Network message concern
  • ACM
  • The voice guidance is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Incorrect system setting
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors (except premium sound)
  • Audio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) module (except premium sound)
  • ACM
  • Voice recognition is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Wiring, terminals or connectors
  • Microphone
  • Steering wheel controls
  • ACM
  • Accessory Protocol Interface Module (APIM) (if equipped)
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.