Garmin Nuvi 2519LM Traffic

skyking_comms · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 27, 2007 Posts: 10

Managed to grab one of these whilst on sale at Halfords. I was expecting the traffic updates would have worked via the power cable but it says another cable is required. Does anyone know what cable I need so I can receive free traffic updates in the UK? Thanks Darren

M8TJT · Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 8:59 pm Post subject:

Are you using the genuine Garmin power cable that is plugged into 12V?

skyking_comms · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 27, 2007 Posts: 10

Yes, the genuine cable that came in the box. I was thinking as its just the LM model rather than an LMT it doesnt come with the traffic cable. But it definitely has the traffic option when you go into the settings.

sussamb · Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 9:14 pm Post subject:

If it's a LM model it won't have traffic. It needs to be the LMT or LT model.
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skyking_comms · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 27, 2007 Posts: 10

The user guide says there is the Garmin traffic live via smartlink option, so traffic updates are available if you have a smartphone connected with bluetooth.

I'd be happy to buy a used garmin power lead with the traffic antenna to see if it works. Anyone know what the model number is?

sussamb · Posted: Fri Sep 16, 2016 9:53 pm Post subject:

Well that's different. Yes, you can get it via smartlink but you were talking about the cable.
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Kremmen · Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2016 5:04 am Post subject:

There are traffic packages available from Garmin but as posted yours doesn't have it out of the box.

Having used both, the digital traffic coverage is far superior to the RDS traffic and moving forward I would only consider a LMT-D unit.

The digital GTM power leads are very expensive and would probably make the combined purchase more expensive than a -D unit. The cheaper GTM units are RDS only so only motorways and major A roads covered. Whether your unit is compatible with any GTM leads though?
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skyking_comms · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 27, 2007 Posts: 10

I phoned Garmin and they said it is traffic enabled but I need the GTM 36 cable to receive traffic updates. Now on the lookout for a cheap cable!

dales · Posted: Tue Sep 20, 2016 10:22 pm Post subject: Re: Garmin Nuvi 2519LM Traffic

skyking_comms · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 27, 2007 Posts: 10

Ok, you have convinced me to bring it back and get a LMT-D! I know someone selling an older Garmin 2508 LMT-D. Would you recomend it or should I get something newer? It does come with lifetime updates and maps

Alternatively I can get a 2569 LMT-D for more money.

Thanks

sussamb · Posted: Wed Sep 21, 2016 10:01 pm Post subject:

Well I have a 2508 and am very happy with it, of course you take a risk with an older, second hand model. Depends I guess on the price!
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skyking_comms · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 27, 2007 Posts: 10

About £35 for the 2508 and £75 for the 2569

The 2519 from Halfords cost me £50

sussamb · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:51 am Post subject:

At £35 it's worth a punt Wink

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