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Well I have just used webupdater, it informed me there was an update v4, installed it, it stated success, :D but despite three re-boots still shows as 3.90
Back to the drawing board _________________ TomTom Go 60
Garmin Nüvi 660, Firmware v4.90
Drive-Smart GPS with Loader v1.4.16
HTC Advantage X7500 MS 6.1 Tchart Speed Sentry
Satmap Active 10, Software v1.16
Fuzion 32 HUD Bluetooth GPS receiver
I've now tried out the v4.00 GTM software on the road to work & in the office this morrning, but nothing coming through at all.
The Nuvi310 is set to Auto for Traffic, I've tried a hard reset, the hidden menu FM table has ben reset, but all to no avail. No traffic data or traffic messages received in places where I was getting them at v3.70.
Anyone got any more suggestions? _________________ Nuvi 310 v3.90
+ GTM12 v4.40 (now with traffic data from Winter Hill transmitter!!)
Joined: Jan 23, 2007 Posts: 58 Location: Chandlers Ford, UK
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 1:25 pm Post subject:
GJF wrote:
Well I have just used webupdater, it informed me there was an update v4, installed it, it stated success, :D but despite three re-boots still shows as 3.90
Back to the drawing board
Just out of interest I updated mine last night using webupdater and, like you, it still said version 3.90. A view inside the 32KB BIN file definitely showed version 4.00 in the text.
However, as soon as I plugged the 660 into the cradle in the car this morning it spent about 90 seconds downloading "something" over the airwaves and now mine definitely definitely shows version 4.00 in the setup panels
Joined: Jan 23, 2007 Posts: 58 Location: Chandlers Ford, UK
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 1:27 pm Post subject:
GJF wrote:
Well I have just used webupdater, it informed me there was an update v4, installed it, it stated success, :D but despite three re-boots still shows as 3.90
Back to the drawing board
I see from your signature that you also have software version 3.30 - mine only has 3.20 and I get nothing offered to me on Webupdater _________________ Red Squirrel
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Garmin Nuvi 660FM
DriveSmart (pending disposal )
However, as soon as I plugged the 660 into the cradle in the car this morning it spent about 90 seconds downloading "something" over the airwaves and now mine definitely definitely shows version 4.00 in the setup panels
Hi Ian, you are right, I have just been out to the car, plugged it in and hey presto! it updated - weird, I am now showing Version 4. I would have thought it has integrated with TMC, rather than downloaded over the airwaves.
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I see from your signature that you also have software version 3.30 - mine only has 3.20 and I get nothing offered to me on Webupdater
Thats weird too
If you can find away, (or others inform us) as to how we extract that file, I will send it to you.
You were right, this Nuvi is a wonderful bit of kit, I have persuaded at least four others to buy one in less than a week. _________________ TomTom Go 60
Garmin Nüvi 660, Firmware v4.90
Drive-Smart GPS with Loader v1.4.16
HTC Advantage X7500 MS 6.1 Tchart Speed Sentry
Satmap Active 10, Software v1.16
Fuzion 32 HUD Bluetooth GPS receiver
Joined: Jun 18, 2006 Posts: 149 Location: Buckingham. UK
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 2:26 pm Post subject:
Quote:
However, as soon as I plugged the 660 into the cradle in the car this morning it spent about 90 seconds downloading "something" over the airwaves and now mine definitely definitely shows version 4.00 in the setup panels
Its just that you need to plug in the GTM unit for it to upgrade - it doesn't update over the airwaves!!
Joined: Nov 04, 2003 Posts: 2225 Location: Bedfordshire, UK
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 3:07 pm Post subject:
I must admit, I was planning to add to this thread that I thought the GTM version in System\About only updated once it had updated a traffic module, but wasn't sure enough to say so - it certainly appears to reflect the installed version (if you remember back to earlier Nuvi firmwares, it used to only report the firmware when plugged in).
As for the GDB, I personally believe this is for the MSN traffic module (US only) used in the 680, which is a very similar unit to the 660. _________________ Please don't be offended if I do not reply to a PM - please ask questions via the forums.
Joined: Nov 04, 2003 Posts: 2225 Location: Bedfordshire, UK
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 3:09 pm Post subject:
northender wrote:
I've now tried out the v4.00 GTM software on the road to work & in the office this morrning, but nothing coming through at all.
Anyone got any more suggestions?
Garmin have apparently indicated they are still working on the problem... _________________ Please don't be offended if I do not reply to a PM - please ask questions via the forums.
Joined: May 17, 2004 Posts: 33 Location: Hemel Hempstead
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 4:02 pm Post subject:
I've downloaded the 4.0 update via web updater, and then plugged the unit into the car cradle with the GMT, and it updated to 4.0.
I went out for a short drive, and for me, for the first time ever, the light went green and the traffic information started to get updated., didn't last long as I assume I need to work out a better aerial system.
Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 2003 Location: Antrobus, Cheshire
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 5:49 pm Post subject:
Still waiting for a green light or blue diamond. Only done a short trip today (about 10 miles into Warrington - nothing) will give it a few days and will be doing more distance over the weekend. _________________ Phil
Joined: Dec 09, 2006 Posts: 40 Location: West Midlands
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 7:48 pm Post subject:
Hi all,
I thought I'd report that I've used my 660 all over the Midlands today (Dudley, Coventry and the outskirts of Leicester, around 5 different stops where I removed and shut the Nuvi down) and every time I reinstalled it, within about 10 mins the Blue Diamond came back.
Just sorry that some people still seem to be having problems!!!
Cheers
MarkT. _________________ Don't ever argue with a Stupid Person, they'll only bring you down to their level & then beat you with Experience!!!!
___________________________
Garmin 660FM
Nuvi 3598 LMT D - Firmware 4.40
iPhone 5S CoPilot Live
Joined: Jun 18, 2006 Posts: 149 Location: Buckingham. UK
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 7:49 pm Post subject:
If you know the channel number of your local traffic info station you can quickly press the test button when it scans that channel on the GTM Status screen. This then locks the channel and you can try the aerial in all different positions - pointing towards the transmitter, near the window etc until you start getting messages. Quite useful inside the house.
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 7:57 pm Post subject:
mwfox wrote:
If you know the channel number of your local traffic info station you can quickly press the test button when it scans that channel on the GTM Status screen.
Nice tip with the Test Button, sadly I have still to receive any Traffic Information.
If any one wants the TMC Transmitter towers locations as a POI file I have one which is available, just send me an e-mail (use the button below) and I will reply with the files, you can use this on the device to locate the nearest TX to your current position, and it also informs you of the chanel number.
Please mention it is for the Garmin, as I have other POI files for the iTIS transmitters used by TomTom, Navman etc - Mike
Joined: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 53 Location: Lancaster
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 8:44 pm Post subject:
Does setting Auto on the nuvi make any diference to the GTM12 reception with the new v4.0 firmware? _________________ _________________
Garmin Nuvi 310 - Version 4.70 Firmware.
V9 Maps
Audio version 2.30
GTM12 - Version 4.80 Firmware
GPS v3.00
bluetooth software version 3.10
Sorry if it upsets some of you, but after updating this morning I am picking up TMC info 58 miles away, with the aerial laying loose across the back of the dashboard. This a big improvement from the weekend when it was taped up to the rear view mirror and reception erratic.
Maybe conditions today are good, will see what happens rest of week.
Will now try and tidy up the aerial so not seen. _________________ TomTom Go 60
Garmin Nüvi 660, Firmware v4.90
Drive-Smart GPS with Loader v1.4.16
HTC Advantage X7500 MS 6.1 Tchart Speed Sentry
Satmap Active 10, Software v1.16
Fuzion 32 HUD Bluetooth GPS receiver
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installed it, it stated success, :D but despite three re-boots still shows as 3.90 
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I have just been out to the car, plugged it in and hey presto! it updated - 
