Hi i have gps model trax5000 and we like to update map new zealand2012

Hi Tracy, It depends what model gps and which country you live, I live in Australia and have a life time of maps for Australia and New Zealand and even though I'll probably never go to New Zealand every time I update my maps it automatically updates all. By-the-way a life time of maps is as long as my Navman keeps working... CHEERS..

have you gone to the garmin website yet for the update? I need the model of your garmin for the correct update

I didn't know there was a Cobra Radar Detector that has built in GPS guidance.
You'll need to update the maps, or purchase a new GPS. Yours may have issues locking onto the GPS signal, or calculating the route. If you don't have lifetime map updates, you may be able to purchase a new map download from manufacturer. However, it may make more sense to put the money toward a new model.

Hi Steve,

The Street Pilot line was one of the first automotive GPS devices from Garmin, and has got to be 8+ years old. Garmin contracts with Navteq for map software. At one point, Garmin needed to have Navteq compress their new maps so that they wouldn't need to increase the amount of memory in the GPS units and still be able to include all the way points, and new features such as junction view, traffic receivers, text to speech voices, etc. These new maps have an "NT" descriptor in the title. "NT "stands for "New Technology". Non-NT maps are no longer produced.

The new Garmin GPS hardware had to included the ability to decompress maps "on the fly" for display on the screen. As a result, the NT maps will not work in the older Garmin devices.

Your best bet is to either use the Street Pilot - knowing that the routes may no longer provide accurate information, or purchase a New, Refurbished or Used GPS. Garmin offers "Lifetime Maps" as an option for nearly all NT capable GPS units either as a subscription after GPS purchase, or "in the box" when buying a Garmin GPS. You'll get FREE map updates for that GPS up to 4 times per year. This assures you of always having the most recent maps available in your GPS. Look for a model that has "LM" in it (ie: nuvi 1490LM). If it has a "T" in the model name (ie: nuvi 1490T), it has Lifetime Traffic. If it is listed as "LMT" (nuvi 1490LMT) it has both Lifetime Maps and Lifetime Traffic.

I hope helps!

That could be an update for maps or software..... software updates are free... new maps are from 50 to 60 dollars..... but do a software update first...if your maps are more that 2 years old i would buy new map

with the unit Off...... connect your gps to your computer using the usb cable..(usb cable is the same connection most cameras use to connect to computers)

your computer will detect new hardware (usb) minimise pop up box

next

go to www.mygarmin.com register your gps (free) it too will detect your gps model and let you update Firmware and Maps

it will tell you to download WebUpDater utility to transfer files to your gps... Done !

Hi.
To update the maps for contact Nextar to find out if any new map information has become available. Their products are usually pre-loaded with USA/Canada maps, depending on the model. There is no current map update for Europe.

To see if a software update is available, select your model on this page (click).

Hi, Most GPS models come with a USB cable to plug into your PC. I have a tom tom and can down load new maps from my pc to my GPS. I hope this was of help to you.
Sincerely, Shastalaker7

To update the existing map for you Nextar product, please contact Nextar to find out if any new map information has become available. Nextar products are usually pre-loaded with USA/Canada maps, depending on the model. If you need updates

Contact Support
[email protected] in USA or GB for new maps

and quote your model number

Hi,

If I understood the issue correct you are trying to update the MAPS for your nextar x31 gps devise. Normally these map up dates are usually fee based, as the software is third party. So as the updates are made available, the manufacturers of the GPS devices buy the maps and post them on their websites as available for purchase, or provide the link to the map providers site.The down load procedures are available at the site at the same time.

Most sites will ask for model and serial number, if for some reason you are entitled to a free upgrade this is when you would find out.

Hope this helps

God Bless

the web site nextar.com is off the net