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Old 07-19-2012, 01:53 PM
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Nav manual for my 2012 Coupe says not to tint windows as it can affect the nav GPS. Anyone with tinted windows and nav having issues?
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Old 07-19-2012, 01:57 PM
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High quality window tint should not have any effect on electronics. The cheap stuff can also interfere with TPMS.
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Old 07-19-2012, 02:44 PM
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If I remember correctly, I think you can get ceramic tint that will not affect the nav.
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Old 07-19-2012, 03:03 PM
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I thought the NAV antennas were in the outside mirrors....someone who knows will chime in...
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Old 07-19-2012, 03:17 PM
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no nav issues with my GS tint

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Old 07-19-2012, 03:28 PM
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I thought the NAV antennas were in the outside mirrors....someone who knows will chime in...
XMRadio antennae are in the outside mirror housings. GPS is in the center dash near the center speaker.
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Old 07-19-2012, 04:04 PM
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XMRadio antennae are in the outside mirror housings. GPS is in the center dash near the center speaker.
Gotcha...I was thinking of the XM. But since the windshield is not normally tinted, it shouldn't affect the gps if other windows have tinting added.
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Old 07-19-2012, 06:00 PM
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Gotcha...I was thinking of the XM. But since the windshield is not normally tinted, it shouldn't affect the gps if other windows have tinting added.
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Old 07-19-2012, 06:11 PM
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I thought the NAV antennas were in the outside mirrors....someone who knows will chime in...
I think thats for the XM

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Old 07-19-2012, 07:08 PM
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You need the carbon film tint. That's not the exact name, but any good tint shop would know. You don't want ceramic.
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I have all windows tinted including front and rear, no issues.
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