GPS can't find my truck

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Tbird1967

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I live in the US, but bought a 2018 RAM 2500 from a US dealer that they got in from Canada. My navigation wants to start in Quebec, Canada. I had two dealerships say I need a new radio. I called Chrysler and they said I didn't need to. They suggested setting my navigation to my Home address and going in a tight circle clockwise 4 times. I tried this and still don't work. Any suggestions?
 

crash68

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Wonder if the GPS antenna is not working correctly if it doesn't locate the vehicle.
Being it's an '18 model year, your better off plugging in a smart phone and using AndroidAuto/CarPlay. The mapping is current, real time traffic data and routing is a lot better.
 

Badger 13

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My 2013 wanted to start me out in TX, and I live in ID. I tried every suggestion, and nothing worked. I ended up pulling the radio and sending it out for repair, at a third of the cost of a new one from the dealer. Still not cheap, but it was fixed. Plus, I learned, the dealers do not use new replacements, they are all refurbished. If you can't get it to work, I would keep an eye open for used one's which I see for sale on this forum from time to time, or check out a salvage yard. I wish you luck. Or put in a Garmin if you want GPS.
 

Phirebeard

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Just relocate to Quebec? ;) How often do you really use the GPS? My '17 is missing roads that have been paved for 8 years, so it's pretty out of date from the get-go.
 
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