Garmin G1000 Nav III Error S2: The G1000 has detected a failure in G/S2 receiver

G1000 Nav III · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Error codeS2

The G1000 has detected a failure in G/S2 receiver indicates a malfunction with the second Global Navigation Receiver, which requires replacing GIA2. The manual's first action is: “Replace GIA2”

Model
Garmin G1000 Nav III
Display shows
The G1000 has detected a failure in G/S2 receiver (S2)
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 80

What S2 means

The G1000 has detected a failure in G/S2 receiver p. 80

Common causes

  • The G1000 has detected a failure in G/S2 receiver. p. 80

What to do

  1. Replace GIA2 p. 80
  2. Switch GIA1 and GIA2, to verify location of problem: o If problem follows the unit, replace GIA. o If problem does not follow unit, check G/S2 antenna and cabling. p. 80

Before you service the product, read the safety instructions in the manual p. 4.

If S2 is still not resolved

  • Contact service / dealer p. 3
    “KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS. Maintenance personnel shall ob serve all safety regulations at all times.”
  • Contact service / dealer p. 127
    “Loading the wrong software into GIA63/63W units may cause an inoperable condition that is not covered by warranty .”
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