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Garmin Nuvi 1370: Loading maps cord problem?

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 04:44:28 -0700

I have a garmin nuvi 1370 that boots up goes to loading maps and stops does not load maps. Could this be a power cord problem? I do not have the original cord. Thanks Steve gezzer-2@hotmail.com

⟐ Commented 8월 29, 2017 at 4:44 GMT-7

Garmin GPS: screen is cracked on my nuvi 265

Wed, 23 Aug 2017 19:28:44 -0700

nuvi 265 gps

where can i get a new screen for it

⟐ Commented 8월 23, 2017 at 19:28 GMT-7

Garmin Nuvi 205W: Replacement of cracked screen

Sat, 08 Jul 2017 16:16:45 -0700

Plastic screen crushed in car door and is severely broken. Can it be replaced?

⟐ Commented 7월 08, 2017 at 16:16 GMT-7

Garmin Nuvi 2589LMT: Is the windshield mount compatible with other Garmin devices?

Thu, 03 Nov 2016 07:59:29 -0700

I need to buy a new windshield mount for my GPS. Are Garmin mounts compatible with other devices, or are they specific for each GPS?

⟐ Answer accepted 11월 03, 2016 at 7:59 GMT-7

Magellan RoadMate 5120-LMTX: Why isn't my touch screen working?

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 10:22:31 -0700

Whenever I use my touch screen, where I'm touching and where it thinks I'm touching aren't in the same spot.

⟐ Answer accepted 10월 29, 2016 at 10:22 GMT-7

Garmin Nuvi 2597LMT: What is the display resolution?

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 12:24:41 -0700

I wanted to know the specifications of the display resolution, presumably in Width x Height.

⟐ Answered 10월 28, 2016 at 12:24 GMT-7

Garmin Nuvi 2689LMT: Why is my screen dimmer than usual?

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:09:56 -0700

I bought my device a month ago and it was working fine. However, recently I noticed that the screen has become a lot dimmer than it was before. I have no idea how to adjust the settings.

⟐ Answered 10월 19, 2016 at 12:09 GMT-7

TomTom XXL 550 Series: How to connect to computer

Wed, 25 May 2016 19:11:11 -0700

wont connect with cord

⟐ Commented 5월 25, 2016 at 19:11 GMT-7

Mio GPS: units battery doesn't charge

Wed, 24 Feb 2016 05:48:06 -0700

is there some way to replace the battery ?

⟐ Answered 2월 24, 2016 at 5:48 GMT-7

TomTom VIA 1605TM: How do I identify my TomTom GPS?

Tue, 01 Dec 2015 09:00:42 -0700

How do i know that this device is TomTom VIA 1605TM?

⟐ Answered 12월 01, 2015 at 9:00 GMT-7

Garmin Nuvi 50LM: Why can't I hear sound coming from my GPS?

Thu, 12 Nov 2015 11:21:19 -0700

My GPS is turned on, and the display is working, but I cannot hear sound coming from the device. What could be causing this problem?

⟐ Answered 11월 12, 2015 at 11:21 GMT-7

Garmin Nuvi 2797LMT: Why won't my battery go back into place?

Sun, 08 Nov 2015 17:36:23 -0700

I am trying to put my battery into place and it won't go. Do I need to try and turn in? I am not sure if it is in the wrong position.

⟐ Answer accepted 11월 08, 2015 at 17:36 GMT-7

Garmin Nuvi 65LM: I am having technical issues, should I use a hard reset?

Sun, 03 May 2015 22:46:13 -0700

I am having satellite/other technical issues with my Garmin device. Should I use a hard reset to fix these problems?

⟐ Answered 5월 03, 2015 at 22:46 GMT-7

TomTom XXL 550 Series: touch screen doesn't work

Sun, 31 Aug 2014 09:40:38 -0700

Device turns on but I cannot get past the first screen. Light touch, heavy touch, attempting to drag doesn't do it.

⟐ Commented 8월 31, 2014 at 9:40 GMT-7

GPS: How to replace the battery

Tue, 20 May 2014 04:01:36 -0700

My Navigon 8110 navigation system is now 6 years old. The battery holds engergy only for a few minutes.

Software and functionality of the Navigon 8110 is still nice, therefore I would like to replace the battery instead of buying a new navigation system.

2 questions:

Where to get a replacement battery?

How to open the device and replace the battery?

Many thanks for your help

⟐ Answer edited 5월 20, 2014 at 4:01 GMT-7

GPS: Serial to USB port adapter for Windows side of Mac

Tue, 04 Feb 2014 18:05:05 -0700

My customer has a Bendix King GPS version 17 that he would like to use on the Windows partition of his MacBook. I though some of you flyers might be able to help on this one. On the Windows side I really know nothing. Any suggestions?

⟐ Edited 2월 04, 2014 at 18:05 GMT-7

Garmin Nuvi 200: display glass is broken

Sat, 05 Oct 2013 22:00:21 -0700

how to replace a broken display as the touch screen is not working, where to get the part.

⟐ Answer accepted 10월 05, 2013 at 22:00 GMT-7

TomTom XXL 540 Series: XXL540 screen broken replace

Mon, 30 Sep 2013 11:05:11 -0700

Hello,

Thank you it is a XXL540

Do you know where to buy the screen? I know that it is possible that it is the same as Garmin GPS

Jaime

⟐ Edited 9월 30, 2013 at 11:05 GMT-7

Magellan RoadMate 1200: All replacement batteries have 4 wire(and connector)

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:32:28 -0700

I bought battery but what I was sent has same voltage and capacity but 4 wires instead of 3( also wrong connector).Would this work if wired to old 3 wire connector. I checked 3 other places and all show same 4 wire battery.

HELP

⟐ Answered 6월 17, 2010 at 13:32 GMT-7

Garmin Edge 830: Dmaged Bluetooth sensor replacement

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:32:52 -0700

Hi, i have an issue with Garmin Edge 830; the problem is that the device cant connect to the phone and the official statemenet from Garmin was that the bluetooth sensor is not working. Is there a way to repair it? i guess it is soldered on the motherboard, meaning i should change the whole motherboard?⏎
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Thanks for the answer