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Sean Schmidt Posted on Jul 31, 2015

Just says loading maps

I turn my garmin on and all it does is say loading maps

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Re-install both the maps and main software through Garmin Express and your PC. Probably more than once or twice before it "takes".

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 20, 2008

SOURCE: Garmin is stuck at loading maps

I had a 200 W Nuvi with the same problem. Luckily it happened with the first 3 months, so i could return it to Garmin under warranty for a free replacement

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  • Posted on Nov 23, 2008

SOURCE: how to load maps from google to garmin

This solution works for more than the 760. i think it will work for all 6xx and 7xx series.
a simple solution to convert Google maps to Garmin routes and is found here:
http://www.elsewhere.org/journal/gmaptogpx/

In essence, you create your route in Google maps and then click the recommended url bookmark.

Save the GPX file to the Garmin device and from "My Data" (under Tools) convert the file to a route. You are done.
hope this helps pls appreciate by rating as fixyaa thanks

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 05, 2009

SOURCE: Garmin Nuvi 260 maps loading

http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/us/support/
Hope this helps

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  • Posted on Jul 14, 2009

SOURCE: Garmin nuvi 250

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 15, 2009

SOURCE: My Garmin shuts off in the loading maps screen

first I would try to load the current firmware from garmins website. if that doesnt work then try a master reset by holding the bottom right corner of the screen, holding that and turning it on. it will however erase all user data.

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