XZENT X-F285 Infotainer Naviceiver for Ford Transit Instruction Manual
- June 9, 2024
- XZENT
Table of Contents
XZENT X-F285 Infotainer Naviceiver for Ford Transit
Problem / initial position
The XZENT X-F285 shows the first 4 GPS satellites with fluctuating and low
(~60%) ① signal strength in the „iGo main menu > 2nd page, „Useful
information“ > „GPS information“ view. This results in poor navigation
performance.
The device also searches longer for GPS satellites („Sat Fix“) after the
navigation system has started. If the GPS Info page shows „Accuracy: Poor to
Medium/ Average“ ② under an open sky and the signal strength of the displayed
bars is unstable (bars fluctuate and turn red), this clearly indicates a GPS
antenna installation problem.
Typical causes for poor GPS reception with limited navigation performance:
- GPS antenna was installed hidden under the dashboard
- GPS antenna was positioned in the wrong place (disturbance by elec. interference)
- The cable of the GPS antenna got kinked during installation / cable routing (signal interruption)
Troubleshooting:
Re-route the antenna cable
The cable of the GPS antenna can be routed between the paneling of the
A-pillar and the dashboard slot without any problems – as follows:
As shown in the picture on the left, the panel with the radio must first be
loosened to gain access to the GPS antenna cable. The radio bezel can be
lifted off with panel removal tool. The glove compartment must be opened
completely for the GPS antenna cable to be routed through. Next, the cup
holder insert must be removed
Two Torx screws (T25) need to be unscrewed inside the cup holder. Once done,
the small cover can be pulled forward (against you) so that there is some
leeway between the cup holder and the A-pillar for feeding through of the GPS
antenna.
These two torx screws must be loosened
Correct positioning of the GPS antenna
The optimal position for the GPS antenna in the FORD Transit is right to the
front directly underneath the windscreen. Under NO circumstances in the slot
behind the device!
Vehicles with windscreen heating show a slightly reduced GPS signal level,
which is still sufficient for good navigation performance of the device if the
GPS antenna is correctly positioned.
Result and improvement
With a correctly mounted GPS antenna, the GPS satellites signal indicator
shows „available satellites 8 ① (or more)“ with a stable (non-fluctuating)
high deflection ~90% of the first 4 bars ② under open sky. The view also shows
„Accuracy: High“ ③ permanently. The N-XF280-ISOACC main cable with circuit
breaker can also be installed (operation independent of engine start)
