Hibernating TMC signal

mrgthomas · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 09, 2006 Posts: 23

Ok I have now managed to get signal in the Staines area.
TMC level was about 9 with the TMC12 arial stuck on the windscreen.
Also it picked up traffic info on route down to Guildford this afternoon so mine seems to be ok (fingers crossed it lasts.

Although I didnt like the way it flashed up 3 miles of Traffic in Twickenham last Saturday after the rugby and only picked the traffic probs when I was sat int he middle of it.

mostdom · Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 11:22 pm Post subject:

I'll say swings right as I tested my T1 today and got a classic fm signal all the way home. only a minor loss at bagshot junction on m3.
But this is the same as I always get.
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cantgetlost · Frequent Visitor Joined: Nov 14, 2005 Posts: 291

Swing no diagnostic screen comes up following the metho described here.
Called Garmin and epained the problem and was told to do update although I explained that I did that three or four days ago.
But I did as told and it is still not working! I think it will be on a one way trip to Garmin ! Sad

swing · Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 10:46 am Post subject:

Which bit didn't work? Let me know exactly what you did...

cantgetlost · Frequent Visitor Joined: Nov 14, 2005 Posts: 291

Followed the instructions over leaf but do not get any "next" option to be able to press it six times. Sad

swing · Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 11:42 am Post subject:

Which button are you pressing and holding - you have to hold it for about 6 to 8 seconds, and if you are driving, you'll have a job holding constant pressure on the button for that long...

cantgetlost · Frequent Visitor Joined: Nov 14, 2005 Posts: 291

"To get into the diagnostic menu for the GTM:

Go to View Map, and then press the bottom left hand corner (Speed or ETA) to bring up the Trip Computer page. From there press and hold the Average Speed button. Then press Next 6 times, and you'll be on the GTM page - the important value is the "Level" number. "

swing , I follow your instructions above sat in my driveway. nuvi 350 has latest update, the Average speed button does not become "live" on the trip computer page! The only "live" buttons are the three including back and reset along the bottom.

Sad

cantgetlost · Frequent Visitor Joined: Nov 14, 2005 Posts: 291

swing
THANKS FOR THE HELP and usual great and valuable input Not Worthy

I have spoken again to a loveerrrrly sounding young lady at Garmin @ Romsey yet again. After again going through all the have u dun this n that and explaining yes I had and more than once because I'm one of those sort of guys :D they seem to have to come to the same conclusion as me, at the moment it has gone to Angel

!
So Armed with returns number its Bouncing

off to Romsey for a bit of Stop it!

,

and some

and care.
With luck they will Gun Shoot Out

it back to me soon and I'll update re 10/10 service from Garmin and a First

or cr 1 p service and me On Fire

Cheers swing
cantgetlost

swing · Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 9:10 pm Post subject:

cantgetlost · Frequent Visitor Joined: Nov 14, 2005 Posts: 291

woops, seem to have missed something in the translation then Embarassed

Garmin weren't interested in the diagnostic screen any way and after loads of questions they wanted the GTM 11 back as the Nuvi seems fine and its GTM issue if there is no green signal light.
It's actually doing the same as the first unit I had that never ever worked. The one that's just gone back worked outside GPS warehouse when I walked out and plugged in, well it did until two weeks ago Rolling Eyes

cantgetlost · Frequent Visitor Joined: Nov 14, 2005 Posts: 291

Yee Ha.
A new GTM landed from Garmin today, sadly I was out on business so It's beeing delivered again 2 morro.
It's a new Unit the lady at Garmin tells me, so it seems like Garmin get a First

and lots of Love it

n kisses from yours truly providing it works Happy

.
The second one in six months, so seeing the GTM 11 has been discontinued I hope its a different model or more reliable than the first two despite Garmins great service.

Tomthumbtom · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 4

Hello, I am in Windlesham and just got a nuvi 310d with GTM12 on Sunday. Just thought I would let you know I am picking up traffic everywhere around here, even in the middle of Chobham common.

swing · Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:20 am Post subject:

Tomthumbtom · Occasional Visitor Joined: Dec 27, 2004 Posts: 4

It takes about 5 minutes before the traffic data comes in then it just keeps coming everywhere. If you have problems with your new unit you can try it in my car on my 310 to confirm if it works. Sounds like we live almost in the same place.

cantgetlost · Frequent Visitor Joined: Nov 14, 2005 Posts: 291

Well we share a village show and agricultural ties with yours Tomthumbtom if that gives you a clue and my lad and his friends run around your locals on Boxing day.

Well Jumping With Joy

and yee ha for Garmin as the package was delivered a short while back.

And yippee they sent a brand new replacement as I guessed when they said the GTM 11 is no longer available!

But may I award you First

swing as you Stop it!

nail on head.
Despite my phone telecon and letter explaining previous problems and details re my in car set up Garmin dispatch sent a GTM 12. If I hang out the car window with the aerial at full length it works a treat but does not work on the road as despite driving an Auto I'm not prepared to Me Me Me

with the aerial out the window as apart from being bl!!dy cold I think Surrey Plods would have something to say about the practice.
So yet another call to a helpful happy gent called Alex at Garmin and they are sending a GTM 10 as soon as they are back in stock Crying or Very sad

.
I have to say they have been very good and it was a simple over sight, I just have to hope that the GTM 10 arrives croc style rather than snail.
Here's hoping Laughing

ps .Thanks for the offer Tomthumbtom. Thumbs Up

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