Vista Cx and Bike/Auto Mount Cover

labdaddy · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 25, 2007 Posts: 4

Greetings all, newbie to this forum. I've been a GPS user for years, having a Garmin III Plus.

I just got a Garmin Vista Cx last night, and with it purchased the auto dash mount (Part No: 010-10274-00) and bicycle handlebar mount (Part No: 010-10267-00).

I am having a problem using the substitute battery cover provided by each of these, in that it appears that these new covers do not accomodate the bump-out of the Vista Cx for the microSD card!

Am I doing something terribly wrong? Has anyone else had this issue? Any solutions? My prime use of the Vista Cx is in the car and on the bike, so this is a big deal for me.

Thanks for any and all input.

Steve

labdaddy · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 25, 2007 Posts: 4

My own answer: yes, I was doing something terribly wrong.

It figures; after spending a bunch of time last night trying to figure it out and searching the web, I decided to post here. After posting, I continued the search, and found the answer -- the Cx comes with an adaptor that attaches to the back of the original battery cover door. Looked in the box and it was there -- hadn't come out with the rest of the package!

Apologize for the newbie error, but heck, maybe this can help someone else out at a later date (or the mods can delete!).

Steve

DakotaCache · Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 2:45 am Post subject: P/N?

I don't want to hi-jack this post, but it's the closest I've seen to my problem. I too have a Garmin eTrex Legend Cx. The clip the labdaddy is talking about has broken on my GPSr. I need to get a replacement, but can't find one anywhere. All the kits I find have an entire new back cover for non-Cx models.
Can anyone help me find a new "screw in" clip for the auto/bike mount?
Thanks in advance for any input! Smile

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labdaddy · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 25, 2007 Posts: 4

It looks like they're out of stock now (as they don't have an 'add to cart' button enabled), but you may want to monitor this.

http://shop.garmin.com/accessory.jsp?sku=011%2D01194%2D00

which is linked from this page.

http://shop.garmin.com/accessories_for_product.jsp?sku=010-00439-00

DakotaCache · Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 3:03 am Post subject:

WOW! Thanks for the quick response labdaddy. That part looks like the entire cover. I need just the little clip that screws into the back cover and clips into the Suction Cup mount or the Handlebar mount. The item on the right is what I need.

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labdaddy · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 25, 2007 Posts: 4

Ahh, sorry for my misunderstanding. Hopefully someone else will be able to help you out or there's always calling Garmin's sales.

Good luck, and if you're successful, you may want to post what you found out, as I can see a use to having a spare or two around!

DakotaCache · Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2007 3:26 am Post subject:

No worries labdaddy. I apprieciate your quick replies. If I get to the bottom of this, I will most certainly post the "answer".
Anyone else? I need to know where to get the part (on the right) in the picture. I have a Garmin eTrex Legend Cx and it's the "clip" for the suction cup/handlebar mount.

Anyone.... Question

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Reggie98 · Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 3:44 pm Post subject:

I've got the same problem. For the moment, my solution is to put the wrist strap on the GPS unit, and attach a mini-karibiner to the end of the strap. I then clip this onto my basket. If the GPS falls off, it won't hit the ground.

I've just sent an email to websales@garmin.com asking if there is a replacement part, and if it is covered under warranty. I'll post a reply once I have one.

I will also contact my supplier (http://www.gpsonlineshop.co.uk/) to see if they can supply a replacement.
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