| Issue | Likely fix | |-------|-------------| | No GPS data | Check 12V power (lighter socket must be live in some cars). | | COM port not showing | Driver issue – try older Windows compatibility mode for driver install. | | Works, then disconnects | USB power saving disabled in Power Options. | | No satellites | Connect external active antenna (MCX male, 3V or 5V). |
Based on the u-blox 5 series (discontinued) or similar high-sensitivity GPS chipsets of that era. Connectivity: USB Type-A interface. microsoft navigation gps 168 model 1372
Are you trying to get this running on a or using it for a specific project like a Pwnagotchi? | Issue | Likely fix | |-------|-------------| |
However, the maps are the issue. Microsoft discontinued Streets & Trips years ago. Without the accompanying software ecosystem, the GPS 168 is essentially a high-quality dumb terminal. It will tell you your latitude, longitude, altitude, and speed, but it won't tell you where the nearest Starbucks is. | | No satellites | Connect external active