08 gps location
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From: Indianapolis, IN
The receiver antenna for both Sirius and GPS functions is located on the driver's side roof, about 3" toward the passenger side from the outer most clearance light. Looks a bit like a small hockey puck.
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From: Edmond, OK
Well I don't have the navigation unit but have been researching and considering purchasing a factory unit from some of the available sources. They indicate the GPS receiver antenna is located under the cover of the instrument panel. I just checked the factory online service manual and it shows the GPS antenna for the factory Nav unit under the dash cover favoring the right side of the drivers instrument cluster.
I have factory Sirius Satellite Radio and that antenna is on my roof on the drivers side between the clearance lamps.
Bob
I have factory Sirius Satellite Radio and that antenna is on my roof on the drivers side between the clearance lamps.
Bob
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From: Corpus Christi, TX
Not sure what this antenna is but assumed it was the GPS. My limited understanding is the antenna has to have an unobstructed view of the sky. This one would. The antenna on the roof is only for sat. (sirius) signal I believe.
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Originally Posted by Chauncey
Not sure what this antenna is but assumed it was the GPS. My limited understanding is the antenna has to have an unobstructed view of the sky. This one would. The antenna on the roof is only for sat. (sirius) signal I believe.
jr
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I have the factory GPS system. I don't have anything on the roof or Window. My guess is its under the dash. I'll check it out and see were it is installed.
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I had the Pioneer Avicz-2 Navigation installed in my truck and the antanae is in the corner of my dash by the defrost vents, it's about 1/2 the size of a cell phone.
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Originally Posted by pbeering
The receiver antenna for both Sirius and GPS functions is located on the driver's side roof, about 3" toward the passenger side from the outer most clearance light. Looks a bit like a small hockey puck.
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From: Corpus Christi, TX
Ok, well I also have remote start so I bow to the one with a greater knowledge than I. I didn't even think about that possibility. I'm one of these people that if everything works like it's suppose to, I don't need anymore information. Thanks for the clarification jr, I owe you a beer. 
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i have a kenwood dnx7100
with a live wire to plug my video ipod into
can play dvds or downloaded videos and movies
touch screen
very nice unit
had a back up camera routed to it also
all for less than the stock ford unit
check around
with a live wire to plug my video ipod into
can play dvds or downloaded videos and movies
touch screen
very nice unit
<LI>6.95 inch Wide color LCD
<LI>3 styles of Wallpaper Customize
<LI>1 USB Port
<LI>iPod Video Direct
<LI>iPod Video Interface with the KCA-iP300V
<LI>Maximum Output Power : 50W x 4
<LI>3 Preouts with 2.0V Pre-out Level
<LI>1 set AV Inputs / 1 set AV Output
<LI>Video Input for Rear View Camera
<LI>External Media Control
<LI>BT Ready
Multi-task Browser
<LI>3 styles of Wallpaper Customize
<LI>1 USB Port
<LI>iPod Video Direct
<LI>iPod Video Interface with the KCA-iP300V
<LI>Maximum Output Power : 50W x 4
<LI>3 Preouts with 2.0V Pre-out Level
<LI>1 set AV Inputs / 1 set AV Output
<LI>Video Input for Rear View Camera
<LI>External Media Control
<LI>BT Ready
Multi-task Browser
had a back up camera routed to it also
all for less than the stock ford unit
check around
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From: South Florida
the GPS antena is located under the instrument dash cover in the center. GPS atenas do not need a clear view of the sky they use radio waves which go through plastic.
Also once you install the GPS head unit and hook it up you will have to take the truck to the dealer to have it flashed because the GPS will not work just by pluging it in. It works with your vin and if they don't match guess what you are out of gas... Just an FYI
Also once you install the GPS head unit and hook it up you will have to take the truck to the dealer to have it flashed because the GPS will not work just by pluging it in. It works with your vin and if they don't match guess what you are out of gas... Just an FYI
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From: South Florida
Originally Posted by homepukes
So what is the verdict? Can I buy a used one on ebay and install it into my '08? I do have Sirius on the truck.
It will work the SAT Mod just plugs into the new nav headset. All you need after that is to take it to the dealer and have them reflash it, I undertsand the reflash is like $200 bones, plus the GPS antena is another $90. So you should factor that in when biding on the unit, it just may be more cost effective to go after market. Once reflashed the nav and Sat will work. let us know how it goes