About to buy Garmin 3598, any advice? what to look out for?

Kremmen · Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:44 am Post subject:

I'm wondering old stock?

The TA cables, that have no 'blob' for connecting a separate antenna, have been around at least 18 months.

The TA cables are compatible with the units that have the receiver inside the head unit. With the separate antenna models the receiver is in the 'blob' as far as I know.
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sussamb · Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 8:05 am Post subject:

My thoughts exactly Wink

But it may be the 3598 doesn't have the internal receiver Confused

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WayneLeeHharris · Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 2:45 pm Post subject:

mine is definitely a 3598, it came pre installed with latest 4.60 software and came with the Garmin power cable pictured here
https://buy.garmin.com/en-IE/GB/shop-by-accesories/traffic-receivers/gtm-70-digital-traffic-receiver/prod117573.html

if I've been sold old stock, then it's going back, the serial number on the box does say 39Q0****

Box clearly says 3598 LMT-D

Have I got an old one??
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WayneLeeHharris · Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 2:53 pm Post subject:

click here to see my box it came in and it states on the side it is built in!
yet I've got a big thick GTM70 cable and that silly antenna that plugs into it with the 2 suction pads GRRRR
WHATS GOING ON! Laughing Out Loud

??
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WayneLeeHharris · Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 2:59 pm Post subject:

just rang Garmin UK in Southampton
the man checked my serial number and said it is a new latest unit, the traffic is built in, but he confirmed it does need the thick cable, the additional antenna with suction cups is to be used as an option (weird?)
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sussamb · Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 3:20 pm Post subject:

Well I hate to disagree but if you've got the GTM70 you either don't have the receiver built in or you've also been given the GTM70 when you don't need it.

You can check if you go to (on your nuvi) Settings, Device, About ...

Third/fourth line down depending on model will say (as it does on mine) 'Built in traffic receiver: Yes'
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WayneLeeHharris · Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 3:34 pm Post subject:

Garmin told me it is built in and that I do
indeed need the thick cable still
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WayneLeeHharris · Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 3:51 pm Post subject:

rung Garmin again, every single 3598 device ever made NEEDS the GTM70, unless anyone can prove otherwise, I went to settings, then traffic and it says "compatible accessory required"
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sussamb · Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 4:03 pm Post subject:

What about where I said Question

Settings, Device, About ...

Seems very strange that a top of the line satnav doesn't have the receiver built in yet the digital traffic 25xx series does?
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WayneLeeHharris · Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 4:10 pm Post subject:

no mention of traffic option you mention

Garmin says mine is a 3598 and latest model, so no idea what's going on
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sussamb · Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 4:42 pm Post subject:

Guess that's the way it is then Confused

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WayneLeeHharris · Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 7:31 pm Post subject:

Mr Sussamb! you had me all worried! Laughing Out Loud

!!
I've been about to fly back to halfords and get my money back off Them
very strange how top of the range unit doesn't have it built in

and yeah, that extra antenna with suction cups is a pain, but it's only optional to use it (according to Garmin)
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M8TJT · Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2015 8:39 pm Post subject:

You possibly need it in weak signal areas.

BAVC10 · Lifetime Member Joined: Dec 20, 2005 Posts: 750

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All is good with your 3598. If your serial number is 39Q040XXX then you have the latest batch in Halfords as was manufactured in Taiwan circa October 2014. You can check exact data looking at some of the hidden system files. I'd also guess you have the Speed Cams as of 11th June 2014 (Device/About/Speed Cams).

The 3598 comes with a GTM70 which is the last receiver Garmin did with the external receiver (this model was launched in March 2013 and Garmin have not produced another Prestige/Premium range model since) and an antenna.
You don't actually need the antenna if it annoys you that much but it does help reception. The antenna doesn't need to run along the window or dashboard as my is taped down the central control on the passenger out of sight but the reception is fine.

BTW - I'd edit your post so you don't display the fully serial number of your unit.
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