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NOrman Taylor Posted on Apr 25, 2016

Won't download maps, turns off

Suddenly doesn't work. Turn on, it says Garmin, then downloading maps, then shuts down.

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  • Posted on Feb 02, 2009

SOURCE: garmin nuvi 205 can't find satellites

you can get the manual at www.garmin.com
you'll also need to get yourself a usb cable... the normal end for the computer and i believe the other end is called a mini b connector.

Robert

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  • Posted on Mar 28, 2009

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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.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 11, 2009

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 02, 2010

SOURCE: New Garmin nuvi 255w suddenly not working

Those are severe symptoms.
A Hard Reset is a good idea after a firmware upgrade.

There are three levels of getting your Garmin 255W's attention and correcting bad habits (ie: not loading maps or locking up).

The first is 'soft reset'. There is a reset button along the bottom of your gps. Push and hold it until it restarts. If you cannot locate your reset button, sliding the power switch to OFF and holding for 8 seconds should do the same thing.

The second method is a 'hard reset' or 'clear all user data', to restore factory defaults.

The Hard Reset procedure has been known to delete your Favorites, so back them up beforehand.

  1. From the Nuvi drive, copy '/Garmin/GPX/current.gpx' to a backup location on your computer.
  2. After the hard reset, copy your backed up 'current.gpx' from your computer back to the '/Garmin/GPX/' folder on the Nuvi, but be sure to rename it 'temp.gpx'.
  3. On the next power cycle, the Favorites will be read from 'temp.gpx' into the non-user accessible memory area on the Nuvi where they are actually stored.
Perform the Hard Reset:

*Note that this will clear all user selected settings on the unit

  1. Power the unit off.
  2. Remove the battery and wait several minutes.
  3. Install the battery.
  4. Press and hold (and continue to hold) the bottom-right corner of the screen while powering the unit on.
  5. Continue to hold the screen until the "Do you want to erase all user data?"prompt appears.
  6. Press "yes" and the unit will reboot. This resets all your location settings and user preferences.

The third method is a firmware upgrade via Garmin's Webupdater, or the myGarmin site.

Run through these fixes to get your Nuvi running as good as new.
I hope that helps.

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Garmin GPS is an integral asset particularly when you are passing through another territory. Be that as it may, the gadget won't be useful in the event that it isn't controlled on.
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In the event that, you are managing this circumstance where Garmin GPS won't turn on, have a look at the remainder of the substance. Experience the accompanying fixes and apply them so as to turn on your Garmin Nuvi.
Arrangement 1-Check the Power
We should begin with a simple arrangement. From the outset, we propose you check the power association, as this can prompt this bug.
Along these lines, from the outset, plug the gadget with its unique Garmin charging link. Guarantee that there is no blockage between the charger link and the vehicle's electrical plug.
This incorporates other charging embellishments or splitter. You are unequivocally prompted not to utilize a blemished USB link. Rather, supplant it with another link and turn the vehicle's capacity on.
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