GPS
1) powers up.
2) States "loading maps".
3) Then unit goes off?
Is there a power problem or something more? Does this unit need a data card in place?
I had a the same problem but my ended up being a charging issue. My charger was broken and was not making contact. Went to local store and purchase a new one. After hours of looking on line beatting my head against the was and with plenty of reset and curse's. All I needed was a new charger.
Posted on Jun 13, 2009
It won't let me use it unless I put in the Pin Number.
i forgot my pin number/ how can i get one
Posted on Sep 29, 2009
unlock garmin c550
how do i unlock my garmin i never put i pin number but is asking me the pin is a garmin street pilot c 550 thank you
Posted on Oct 27, 2008
Hi I have a GARMIN WHere2 since I got a rental car from AVIS but it suddenly asked me for a PIN CODE? Could you please support me with this?
Hello,
The Garmin Lock (anti-theft feature) security feature has been activated.
Going back to the security location will unlock the unit but in order to reset the pin code, the original pin code must be input.
You may want to call the rental company and ask them for the pin code.
To unlock the unit, it must be sent back to Garmin.
Posted on Sep 20, 2011
I have a few trip to Ireland and looking for assistance, how to get the codes for the area.
if your talking about proper postal codes,Ireland doesn't use them.Big cities like dublin,cork are broken down into numbers eg.D1 ,D2 etc.a fairly basic version of postal codes.outside of the cities there is no postal code sytem at all.
Posted on Nov 19, 2008
can I reset a garmin c550, or do I have to let the battery die?
http://www.tramsoft.ch/downloads/garmin/streetpilot-c550_owners-manual.pdf page 29 & page 30 discuss the 2 options for reset/restore.. one clears all saved data (i.e. favorites) & the other resets the system. I'd also suggest connecting the usb cord to ur pc & GPS , then use the update software, This can resolve any issues you may be experiencing.
Posted on Jan 17, 2009
i bought a garmin c550 street pilot but have no manuel. I want to know how to use it and install maps. I bought a usb cord, I have the car lighter hook up and I also bought the sam-disk adapter card. I tried to download maps from google and it said success but the only thing on the gps screen is the garmin logo and the picture of the gps ant the computor.
hear is the manual what maps do you want
Posted on Jan 25, 2009
IS THERE A MASTER CODE THAT CAN BE USED TO UNLOCK A CODE LOCKED GARMIN C550 STREETPILOT GPS?
No, unfortunately. You either need to drive to the secure place to unlock it, or contact Garmin to have it unlocked. Once unlocked, I would recommend turning Garmin Lock OFF.
Posted on Jun 02, 2009
i got this gps froma friend and it is locked he doesnt remember the password and i cant seem to figure it out..hence i cannot use it how do i unlock it
Have your friend drive the unit back to the location where he set the PIN and it will automatically unlock once it picks up satellite signals. You can then enter a new PIN into the unit.
Posted on Nov 25, 2008
please help!! I use my Garmin C550 for work and can't live without it! It tells me the memory is full, and it can't map a route. How can I fix it?
Hi, Please do not shoot the messenger (me) but this is a known problem with Garmin GPS units. According to Garmin Tech Support, this only occurs on Garmin units with older firmware. (Personally, I am not convinced this is actually true. I no longer have my Garmin C550, which I personally liked the best out of all the GPS units I have owned or used. I will buy another Garmin, probably a Nuvi, when this silliness sorts itself out.) Anyway, you have two options, neither of them acceptable to most people, including me. 1)Perform a HARD RESET which will wipe out all data on your unit, including your favorite points, Bluetooth connections, and almanac data (satellite information). Your unit will then need at least 40 minutes, with a clear view of the sky, to update the almanac and reacquire its location. To HARD RESET, unplug your C550 from the charger and turn it off. With the C550 screen facing you, press the bottom right hand corner of your screen and hold in (relatively firmly) and then press and hold POWER. You need hold both constantly for at least 30 seconds. Follow the instructions on the screen. See if any of your personal information is still there. If there is none, then you might as well perform Step 2 below. 2)Download and Load New Firmware onto the C550. Upgrading firmware is relatively easy provided you have a computer. Visit Garmin's website (www.garmin.com). Go to "Support" .. "Updates and Downloads" and then click "Unit Software." Download the software called WebUpdater. Run that and follow its directions. The new Firmware (Software that is loaded into internal memory that does not need power to remember the information) hopefully will fix the MEMORY FULL problem. Good Luck and please post back if the fixes helped or not. I really want the new firmware to work so I can buy another Garmin.
Posted on Oct 06, 2007
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