Fixing the Car Navigation System

You'll thank me until the day you die

In This Space last week, I mentioned I’d been having a problem with the NAV system on my 2017 Mazda 3. Problem? I had an issue that was pushing me close to committing egregious acts of heinous violence.

It wouldn’t reboot. The little circle kept circling. “Loading, Loading, Loading.’’

Know whutta mean, Vern? (Lookitup, kids.)

I Googled the problem. It suggested I disconnect the battery. (No.) It recommended I check for an offending fuse. (No.) It suggested I hold down three specific buttons simultaneously. (And do what, chant like a Gregorian and howl at the moon?)

It mentioned a dealer might charge me up to $1200 to fix the problem. (Over my dead wallet.)

One last suggestion:

Remove the NAV card from the center console.

Bingo. Problem solved.

I let out a yelp and danced a manly dance around the room.

I don’t have navigation of course, a problem easily solved by my phone.

I do it all for you, Mobsters.