Bear Down Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 My gps takes 15-20 seconds to start displaying the map. I'll get the spinning wheel for a while before the maps appear. Sometimes I'll be almost out of my street before it displays. GPS connections show that I'm getting a good signal. Is this normal? My antenna is mounted in the center of my dash under a mesh speaker grill. I've taken off the grill to see if it helps but it's still the same. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JMG_TX Posted March 27, 2016 Report Share Posted March 27, 2016 On the first startup yes mine 8100 is the same. But my Android auto hits quick and I use the maps off that feature. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Multitask Posted March 28, 2016 Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 Yea, that seems about right, I wish it would load at start but it doesn't aways.... You'd think that all the 'standard' features would start at the beginning.... The HD Radio is available as the splash screen is showing... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
droidmaker Posted March 5, 2018 Report Share Posted March 5, 2018 Two years later, and this appears to be the same situation. I came to the forum seeking answers on my newly-installed 8200 only to see this disappointing thread. I'm glad you posted the question Bear Down. I was prepared to replace my retained OEM GPS antenna thinking that might be the culprit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whalepirot Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 This unit is far slower than a (audibly crappy) Kenwood Epsilon, their best. Any system must have current geo-synch data from GPS satellites, so they're asleep, the more time required. Our problematic BMW 7er was quick to boot, as the system left the GPS 'hot' for some time, keeping data-current, then allowed it to doze off. Kw had a faster CPU, quickening boot time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
onebyside Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 My 8000 gps boots fast enough. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scott_0 Posted April 7, 2018 Report Share Posted April 7, 2018 my 8100 takes forever for the map to display once you choose it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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