Nuvi 310D - PSU fall apart and rubbesuction stuck on windows

[etaf]

I wonder if any one else are having this issue.

i have a Garmin 310D purchased 31st Oct 2006

I needed to have the PSU changed because of the traffic problems - well that PSU fell apart, split down the join and fused the car as the metal ring was left in the cigar lighter - I have been told to expect a replacement - but still waiting - 5weeks now

However, I now have a problem where - if I try to take the mount off the screen (ie parked on public highway and I dont want people to know I have a sat nav) it leaves a large residue of black from the sucker on the screen.

anyone else have these problems?????

[swing]

I've certainly heard of the black residue problem before, and nearly suffered it once. Garmin will normally send you a replacement mount if this happens, although you'll have to clean up the car yourself.
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[rabtt]

ermm, is it not the case that ALL suction cups leave a mark on windscreens?! I'm a real car buff and even with the cleaning I do there's always a slight mark. It simply comes from your air intakes as it draws in air, so does it draw in a bit of dust'n'stuff :x IMO, if the rubber was of a harder compound, it wouldn't provide half as much staying power as it currently does!

[etaf]

thiere are actually bits of the sucker - as the sucker has lost a lot 20% of its surface now

However, GArmin have been really excellent on their customer service, made a call on Tuesday and the new PSU arrived Thursday
and the suction cup has been ordered as not in stock

Thank you garmin - will continue to recommend your products to friends and family.

[ggdok]

Ive heard that hot, direct sunlight can cause this problem. Imagine the heat of the sun, then it is magnified by the windscreen.

I now use the dashmounted disc and its more convenient to set the nuvi in a comfortable position and it doesnt fall off like it does on the screen. And its easier to clean the disc than the windscreen.

[etaf]

Thanks - yes I think it was following a few very hot days - I will have to look into the dashboard mounting - is this an accessory you buy - and is it a permenant fixing to the dashboard

[ggdok]

[etaf]

Thanks - yep i have one in the box ...... so i will think about that....as it clearly needs some careful consideration as its a once only option...

[ggdok]

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