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Type23
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 Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 4:02 pm Post subject: Garmin c510D not charging up from cigarette lighter socket ? |
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Hi,
I have a c510D and use the TMC-21 module when in the car to provide traffic info and what I thought was also charging up the Sat Nav unit. I've been caught out a few times now with the unit switching off due to run down batteries but I'm sure the unit is supposed to charge up via the TMC-21 module when plugged in ? The cigarette lighter socket is definitely working is there some menu selection I need to select to enable charging via the TMC-module when in the car ? I'm sure the unit was OK previously  Any help greatly appreciated
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n4nick
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Hi
Is it possible to charge it fully at home via the USB socket and your computer? I think the GTM21 requires power to work so if you are getting traffic info one would assume that it's a problem with the 510 itself. Perhaps one of the guys here with a 510 can help?
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CreaTz
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check the inline fuse on the head of the cable ?
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Type23
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Thanks all, CreaTz your theory was almost correct, but if only it was the fuse I would be a happy bunny. Unfortunately the whole end "tip" off the charger was missing !have found the fuse + spring but for life of me (and after tearing car apart  could not find the "screw-end-cap"  have nicked one off another device as a temporary measure and unit now appears to be taking a charge, can imagine that I will probably have to purchase a whole flaming TMC-21 unit unless Garmin sell this end cap only?
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tynecomp
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| Type23 wrote: | Unfortunately the whole end "tip" off the charger was missing !have found the fuse + spring but for life of me (and after tearing car apart could not find the "screw-end-cap" have nicked one off another device as a temporary measure and unit now appears to be taking a charge, can imagine that I will probably have to purchase a whole flaming TMC-21 unit unless Garmin sell this end cap only?
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Try ringing up Garmin and explaining the situation. They are usually very helpful in such situations. The significance of good customer service is often overlooked by hi-tech companies but I think Garmin are one of the exceptions. |
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CreaTz
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| Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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or take it back to where you got it from and say it never had one in it :P
Hope ya get it sorted
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