GPS

[Jer]

I purchased a refurbished Garmin Nuvi 1490LMT from Walmart recently. You are supposed to register it and activate the lifetime maps right away. I downloaded the updater to my computer, but when I try to download updated to the GPS unit it is not recognized. I tried to register the unit, but it is unclear what the serial number is and when I entered what I thought was the serial number it showed up as a cell phone with gps capabilities.

I have tried to turn it on, but I only have a blank screen. I tried it hooked up to my computer and also in my auto. I will call Garmin tomorrow and probably return it to Walmart. I had planned on using it for my trip to Castlegar, but I doubt it a new one will arrive before I leave.

Any comments appreciated. Yes, I am a cheap bastard.

 

[worney]

Return it to Wallyworld as non functioning and get a new one.

 

[Road_Runner]

Return it to Wallyworld as non functioning and get a new one.

+1

 

[wfooshee]

You might have to download updated USB drivers from Garmin to get the computer to recognize it. I had to get all kinds of new shit when I got a Windows 7 PC.

OTOH, if you can't get a screen on the unit, it's probably toast.

 

[FarWestFastEddie]

Jer,

It should have worked right out of the box, return it, get another one and have them turn it on and see if it starts.

or,

Go buy a new one at Costco,

See you in Castlegar!

FWFE

 

[Mount Rainier]

I think you'll find the answer to your problem tomorrow after speaking with Garmin. On the few occasions I have had the need to contact them (I have two Nuvi devices) they have always had the ability to asses and address the issues.

On the other hand, I can't see why Walmart would not replace it as well.

Keep Going!

 

[Jer]

Returned to Walmart and received cash refund. Ordered a new one from Amazon, paid an extra $10 and received it in two days.

Fedex delivered it a couple hours ago and it is currently sitting on my desk. I am a little apprehensive about plugging it in. What if it doesn't work?

 

[worney]

Then it doesnt work and you go to costco.

 

[RED]

Last summer, my Zumo wouldn't turn on. I took the battery out of it for about five minutes, reinstalled it and everything was peachy again.

 

[Jer]

It works.

 

[Jer]

I think I will put my new GPS away until I get back from Castlegar. I worked most of a day yesterday to unstall two auxiliary power outlets. One for the GPS and one for my XM receiver. Afterwards I checked and everything worked until I reinstalled the tank and then my AM/FM radio didn''t work. I have three pigtails from my fuse block and tried each to see if it was a fuse. By the time I finished this check nothing was working. I assumed that I had blown some fuses.

This morning I checked and found a couple of my 3 amp fuses were blown. After I replaced those and got everthing but the GPS to work. I also found the fuse in the GPS power cable was blown. I think I blew the fuses in the other circuits by plugging the GPS into them. I am mentally fatigued and will wait until after NAFO to try to figure this out. I will replace the fuse in the GPS power cable before I leave. That fuse is a 1A/250 volt.