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Author Topic: GPS Hardwire Problem  (Read 1583 times)
Harv
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One Bad Motor Scooter

Des Moines, Iowa


« on: April 03, 2010, 08:32:54 PM »

I hardwired my Garmin Nuvi 260W using a harness like this one:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/GPS/GPS-accessories/auction-275911708.htm

It charges and runs fine for a short while  but soon (usually when I'm accelerating or shifting) it quits and starts "reloading maps". If I unplug it the GPS works fine. Any ideas or suggestions as to what the problem could be?
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sandy
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Mesa, AZ.


« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2010, 09:45:36 PM »

It could be the source you used for power. That source may have a loose connection or an interuption when it gets a certain vibration. Hook it directly to the battery, at least temporarily, to check it out. If your source is going through the starter button, you might have to do the starter button cleaning procedure.
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R J
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Des Moines, IA


« Reply #2 on: April 04, 2010, 03:25:45 AM »

 I saw this on the Iowa site where he said he went directly to the battery.........

I asked him if he had any battery movememt?   NO heard back....
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roboto65
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« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2010, 06:14:34 AM »

I do not have a solution but thanks for the Idea did not know that was out there bought Ram Mount and stuff but was thinking about how to get power to it. Sorry for the problem but Thanks for the Link!!
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shortleg
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« Reply #4 on: April 07, 2010, 04:33:02 PM »

  My Garmin was doing the same thing.
Like what was said,it turned out to be a loose connection for the power.
                     Shortleg[Dave]
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Harv
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One Bad Motor Scooter

Des Moines, Iowa


« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2010, 06:36:47 PM »

Sorry I've been away so long. DO NOT BUY THIS WIRING HARNESS. IT WILL NOT WORK FOR WHAT IT IS SUPPOSED TO!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/GPS/GPS-accessories/auction-275911708.htm

Sorry if anyone did buy one after reading my post!
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada


« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2010, 09:31:46 PM »

My Magellin kept turning itself off after an hour or so. I put a radio noise supressor in the power circuit and it hasn't happened since.
Fred.
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