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g2x on snowmobile lose sat signal, noflat spots on sled to mount ant any one got suggestion on mounting to get better signal. also no data stored on flash card. not much speed 35 mph max reset threshold to record at rpm 4000 my be end data record threshold read something about below 25mph should that be changed also. ps ant mounted on handle bar hyd cylinder for brake lots of movement as the handle bar turns any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Sonny,

We have these systems on a number of sleds, without reception problems. What we need to do is first take a look at exactly what is happening.
1. Does the IQ3 acquire satellites when sitting without the motor running?
2. If yes, does the unit lose reception when you start the motor?
3. If the unit acquires satellites while idling, does it lose reception when the motor is revved or when you start moving?

Lets get answers to the above, as that will tell us where to look. If the antenna is actually mounted on the dash, it will not pick up satellites (just as a note)

Thanks
Tim

tim, thank you for your immediate reply will be doing some testing next day or so system is a g2x black case rp-600-kt- g2x will be in touch thanks.

Ok...had IQ3 on my brain, for some reason.

Yes, once we determine exactly when the GPS signal is acquired / lost, it should be pretty easy to troubleshoot.

If you are using engine rpm to start recording, then the data logger will still record engine rpm, accel g, lateral g and battery voltage.

Lets us know what you find out about the GPS.

Thanks,
Tim

tim, did a little looking into sat signal the battery 12 volt checked with meter, the gps light on black box does not blink at all like it is not looing at sat. went back out turned back on started to work rev up still worked took for a ride worked for a little bit started display rpm then then quick blips on guage both display/ gear/sat ? then system went to zero pulled into pit looked at box no power light on box got display lights on guages so got power to system also no green sat light went out cycle switch on and off dash display goes on and off g2x no power light except once? thanks sonny

Sonny,

Is this a black housing G2X or red housing G2X?

Thanks
Tim

it is a black housing purchase from egt

Sonny,

By chance, do you have the programming cable plugged into the G2X?

Thanks
Tim

tim, no i did not have usb cable connected to g2x I was planning on testing system this weekend I dont know if system reset it self and started to work or not kind of unusual that display turns on but no power light on g2x box or stat green light does not light up and blink. wonder if voltage scatter could be interfereing with the operation is there away to check this as a possible cause.thanks sonny

Sonny,

We can discuss via phone in order to troubleshoot. Left message for you.

Thanks,
Tim