Nuvi 660 shutting down and rebooting itself

My 660 is 6 months old. it has started doing a hard boot on its own. driving, using the mapping system and it simply reboots itself. when it comes back up - the voice is still talking like the system itself doesn't know it shut down. it does this on both battery power and with being plugged into the vehicle. also, when it does this - the voice starts sounding wavy. any suggestions or comments?

1 Answer

Paul Bade

Master 1,818 Answers
Posted on Aug 06, 2017

Paul Bade

Master

Joined: Dec 13, 2008

Answers

1818

Questions

Helped

574833

Points

5816

It should still be under a one-year warranty. Contact Garmin for warranty claims. The first link below is Garmin's generic US warranty; the second is their customer support.

http://www.garmin.com/en-US/legal/consumer-limited-warranty

https://support.garmin.com/en-US

5 Related Answers

Anonymous

Posted on Nov 08, 2007

SOURCE: Nuvi 660 -- Loading Supplemental Maps

The best price I could find in the US for the
Euope maps was about $230 -on the internet - normal retail is $299. You have to buy and use it off the SD card, so depending on how long your trip is it might be more practical renting one, unless you want to try selling the SD card after you return.

Anonymous

Posted on Jan 07, 2008

SOURCE: voice not working properly on garmin nuvi 660 - very disdorted

i have been told that voice to street is not as clear as the voice just stating turns. If it really bothers you then try voice to turn. I cant remember the setting but it should work well for you.

SHARCNET-USA

2130 Answers
Posted on Jan 23, 2008

SOURCE: Garmin Nuvi 660 - how do I get FM Transmitter firmware

Yes, you can purchase an external FM modulator like those used on IPOD's and CD players. I am using one on my Nuvi 350 and it works well. Just plug it into the headphone jack. Advice: Be sure to buy one that is crystal (PLL) controlled and NOT using a tuning dial. The FM modulators that use a tuning dial often tend to drift and they will also change frequency when you hit a bump in the road.

Good Luck!
- Jim

Anonymous

2920 Answers
Posted on Aug 25, 2008

SOURCE: garmin nuvi 660 lost map data

take it back to the store you got if from and get a tom tom

Anonymous

4889 Answers
Posted on Sep 30, 2008

SOURCE: Reboot the Nuvi 360 to "Mass Storage Mode"

Try these two reset procedures

Procedure 1:
1)disconnect nuvi from external power
2)Flip up GPS antenna
3)Press the reset button
4)Connect nuvi to power source. The nuvi should turn back on and operate normally

procedure 2:
1)Hold your finger on the upper-right corner of the nuvi's screen while you turn it on. keep your finger until the pop-up window appears
2)Touch YES. All factory settings are restored. Your recent selections and audio bookmarks are also deleted

Add Your Answer

Upload

Upload an image from your computer

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

Loading...

Include an image. It's worth a thousand words.

prev next

Related Questions:

0helpful

1answer

Gateway MT6840 unexpectedly shut down and wouldn't

First - re-seat the hard disk and reboot the computer. If the computer does not boot up then reboot and go into the BIOS configuration to see if the BIOS detects the hard drive. If it doesn't detect the hard drive then it could be faulty.
Then the hard drive needs to be replaced in the computer/laptop, Windows installed and the computer or laptop's device drivers plus your programs etc. to get a functioning computer/laptop again.

Read full answer

Feb 12, 2013 • Computers & Internet

0helpful

5answers

Reboot the Nuvi 360 to "Mass Storage Mode"

Hi,

1. Connect Nuvi3xx to PC vis USB Cable for 7xx to go into
mass storage mode.
2. Slide Power Switch to the right (LOCK Position)
3. Click the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon in system
Tray on PC (Lower Right)
4. Click on "Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device -
Drives(x:and y:)" x: = mass storage for the 3xx and y: = the
SD card if one is installed
5. WAIT for 3xx to Boot UP.
6. After 360 Boots UP slide power switch to center
position

Read full answer

Sep 30, 2008 • Garmin n vi 360 GPS Receiver

0helpful

1answer

My nuvi 660 turns on but displays "loading maps"

Hello,

The problem is that the nuvi 660 gps receiver is jammed and needs to be reformatted.
What you have to do is to disconnect the gps, and connect it to a computer, then format it.

After formatting it, you download the self extracting archive files for your nuvi on to your hard drive, then connect your nuvi to a free USB port on your PC interface cable and allow your nuvi to initialize and enter USB mode, Unzip the files by running the downloaded executable files, then follow the instruction provided by the launched update application on your PC.

Then install it back in your car and turn it on, it will work once again.

Take care and good luck
i hope this helps?

Read full answer

Dec 05, 2010 • Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS Receiver

0helpful

1answer

My garmin nuvi 265 will keep shutting down and rebooting while being used. any suggestions, it is just over 1 year old and this happens whether on battery power or if connected to DC power

I can help you reset and fix your Garmin Nuvi 265W.

Getting stuck on the flashing Garmin logo, or a message about not finding any maps, or freezing and rebooting, are indications that the firmware / system software inside your GPS has been corrupted.

There are three steps to take to get your Nuvi 265W running like new:

Back up your Favorites.
Perform a Hard Reset.
Download and then run Garmin WebUpdater to replace its firmware / system software.

I hope that helps.
_____________________________
Nuvi 265W Manuals here.

Read full answer

Feb 01, 2010 • Garmin Nuvi 265W GPS Receiver

2helpful

1answer

Garmin bluetooth won't disconnect call

Solution below works for NUVI660 as well; ignore everything after step 6 but DO reboot and delete previously existing connections.

good luck

All,

I was having the same problem with my Curve and Nuvi 680. What has fixed this for me is downgrading the Bluetooth firmware version on the Nuvi itself. I was running version 3.0 (you can check your version by going to Settings -> System -> About on the Nuvi) -- I had success after downgrading to version 2.4.

It's a bit of a convoluted process, but here is the procedure I followed:

1. Download the old Nuvi BT firmware from the Garmin Italy website:

http://www.garmin.it/files/FileBluetooth.zip

2. Connect your Nuvi to your PC.

3. Go into the X:GarminRemoteSW and look for a file called 006B055301.GCD (where X: is your Nuvi drive)

4. Back up that file to your computer, and delete it from the Nuvi.

5. Extract the file in the zip downloaded in step 1 to the X:GarminRemoteSW directory

6. Disconnect your Nuvi from your computer, and let it reboot

7. Click on "View Map," then touch the "Speed" in the lower left corner.

8. You should have the "Dashboard" view up. Touch and hold the "Moving Average" box for ~15 seconds until the diagnostic screen appears.

9. Press the "next" button until you arrive at the "Bluetooth Status" screen (5-6 screens in)

10. Click "Updt PR" and then click "Yes"

11. Reboot the Nuvi, delete the existing bluetooth pairing, and attempt to re-pair with your BlackBerry.

Seems to work perfectly now -- please let me know if you have any questions. Good luck!

Read full answer

Feb 11, 2009 • Garmin nuvi 265 Car GPS Receiver

0helpful

1answer

Charging doesn't display map when charging

I learned that with the unit off - hold the on button down - don't release it. A PRE-BOOT MODE message will appear at the bottom and may flash. Continue holding down the start button. The first time I did it a series of dots came on the screen and I was instructed to touch each one. After that it started as normal. I plugged into a wall charger and but git the pc and nuvi icons again. I repeated the process - holding the on button on and let the PRE-BOOT MODE appear and kept holding but this time a different message came on and then the PRE-BOOT MODE appeared again. I let it go and took the unit to my car and plugged it into the Garmin car charger and it worked as it used to - normal. However, when I plugged it back in the house to the wall charged I got the pc and nuvi icon again. It appears that I am using the wrong wall charger as a previous writes stated. But the nuvi still worked in the car plugged into the nuvi charger. I hope this helps.

Read full answer

Jan 24, 2009 • Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS Receiver

2helpful

1answer

2009 map update not loading

Fixed. Called Garmin. It seems that version 4.90 FW on the Nuvi 350 (which came shipped on my 350) has a bug where it cannot communicate with the Garmin software either to update maps or update FW. Tech from Garmin e-mailed me a patch that I copied into the Garmin folder on the Nuvi itself, via USB and Windows Explorer. I then rebooted it; the patch installed itself which then allowed the unit to communicate with the map upgrade software and all is well. 2009 map update is now installed and the Nuvi is working fine again. Haven't tried upgrading to newer FW yet; will probably leave well enough alone.

Read full answer

Jul 01, 2008 • Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS Receiver

0helpful

1answer

Nuvi 660

my nuvi was working great til last week when for some reason it would not load maps, get stuck on the first screen and then just shut down.

Read full answer

Jan 22, 2008 • Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS Receiver

17helpful

5answers

Garmin nuvi won't turn on

folks, the garmins have an on-board battery that needs to be powered up (at least occasionally) via the usb port - like from your computer. just using the dc car power cord does nothing for this battery. i've had this exact same problem on both my 760 and 780 nuvi units. fixed it using the usb charge. seems to run down differently for all the various nuvi models. my regular charge will hold for 7 hours on my old 660, my 760 and 780 work about 5 hours. my 'power up' failed on the 660 after 10 months with no internal battery charge, but the 7xx models only took about 5-6 months to 'fail.' hope this helps. jack b :-) in midland, tx usa

Read full answer

Jan 13, 2008 • Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS Receiver

2helpful

3answers

Garmin nuvi 660 personal travel asistant

Are you running this unit while it is charging? Does the Nuvi 660 have a sufficient charge?

Try to do a hard reset on the unit.

Read full answer

Dec 13, 2007 • Garmin iQue 3600 GPS Receiver

Not finding what you are looking for?

View Most Popular

Nuvi 660 GPS Receiver

Gateway MT6840 unexpectedly shut down and wouldn't

Computers & Internet

130 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Are you a Garmin GPS Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Have a manual for Garmin Nuvi 660 GPS Receiver? Or just drag it here!

Related Topics:

Nuvi 660 shutting down and rebooting itself