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GPS Not Acquiring

Garmin Dash Cam

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Garmin Dash Cam GPS Not Acquiring — Fix Guide

What Does This Error Mean?

Garmin dash cam GPS not acquiring a fix is usually caused by starting in a built-up area or garage, a metallic windscreen coating blocking the signal, or GPS being disabled in settings. Drive in the open for 5 minutes to allow satellite acquisition.

How to Fix It

  1. Drive in an open area for 5 minutes

  2. Check GPS is enabled in Garmin settings

  3. Check for metallic windscreen coating

  4. Move the dash cam to a different position on the windscreen

  5. Update firmware for GPS almanac refresh

  6. Perform a GPS reset via Garmin Express

Frequently Asked Questions

Garmin dash cam GPS icon always greyed out — not just slow to acquire?

A permanently greyed-out GPS icon suggests GPS is disabled or the GPS receiver hardware has failed. Enable GPS in settings first. If the icon remains greyed out with GPS set to On, the GPS module may have failed — contact Garmin support.

Garmin Dash Cam 67W GPS accuracy seems off — speed shows incorrectly?

Brief GPS inaccuracies are normal immediately after acquisition or under tree cover. For persistent incorrect speed readings in open areas, update the firmware and confirm the correct vehicle type is selected in settings.

Garmin Dash Cam GPS works but speed overlay not appearing in footage?

Enable the speed overlay in Settings > Camera > GPS Speed. This setting controls whether GPS speed data is overlaid on the recorded video or only stored in the data file.