I bought the Nuvi 1490 which should have come with live traffic. It has never worked and I can't add it to my GPS

This is from Garmin's website, www.garmin.com , regarding the Nuvi 1490T. If you haven't already done so, you might want to check and make sure you are in an area that does receive traffic coverage. ¹Lifetime traffic extends for the useful life of your Garmin traffic receiver (as long as you own a compatible Garmin GPS) or as long as Garmin receives traffic data from its traffic supplier, whichever is shorter. Traffic content not available for all areas. See www.navteq.com/rdstraffic for traffic coverage areas and www.garmin.com/traffic/fm/navteq.html for program License Agreement containing complete terms and conditions.

SOLVED: I bought the Nuvi 1490 which should have come with - Garmin Nuvi 760 Handheld GPS...

0helpful

1answer

My Garmin Nuvi 1490 LMT returning to normal functionality after doing a map update.

Common problem caused by a failed map or firmware update...or both.

Corrupted map or firmware files prevents the unit from booting normally. More info on boot-up problems here:

http://www.sharc.net/gps_bootup_repair.htm

Read full answer

Apr 07, 2013 • Garmin Nuvi 1490LMT Nuvi 1490 w/ Lifetime...

tip

Garmin Nuvi 1490 Webupdate Models: Nuvi 1200, Nuvi 1210, Nuvi 1240, Nuvi...

Garmin Nuvi 1490 Webupdate

Models: Nuvi 1200, Nuvi 1210, Nuvi 1240, Nuvi 1245 , Nuvi 1250, Nuvi 1255, Nuvi 1260
Models: Nuvi 1300, Nuvi 1300, Nuvi 1310, Nuvi 1340, Nuvi 1350, Nuvi 1370, Nuvi 1390
Models: Nuvi 1410, Nuvi 1440, Nuvi 1450, Nuvi 1490

Does your Garmin Nuvi 1490 GPS get stuck or freeze at startup, or when loading maps?

Looking to reflash the firmware / system software for your Garmin GPS device?

Replacing the brains of your Garmin GPS is the surest way to resolve freezing, hanging, and erratic behavior. Keeping the system software and firmware in your Garmin GPS current and up-to-date is also the best way to keep it performing well.

Your GPS may not start properly at all, and display a 'System Software Missing" message. This tip will describe how to restore your Garmin Nuvi GPS system software using Garmin Webupdater.

The first step is to download the WebUpdater software.
Plug in your Nuvi GPS into your PC with the USB cord.
Run the WebUpdater program to install it to your computer and update the system software of your GPS.

Your Garmin Nuvi should now be running as good as new.

I hope that helps.
____________________________________
Garmin Nuvi 1490 Manual Download
Garmin Nuvi 1490 QuickStart Download
Garmin Nuvi 1490 Webupdate
Garmin Nuvi 1490 Favorites Backup
Garmin Nuvi 1490 Hard Reset

Read full tip

on May 27, 2010 • GPS

tip

Garmin Nuvi 1490 QuickStart Download

Download Garmin Nuvi 1490 Quickstart Manual

Models: Nuvi 1200, Nuvi 1210, Nuvi 1240, Nuvi 1245 , Nuvi 1250, Nuvi 1255, Nuvi 1260
Models: Nuvi 1300, Nuvi 1300, Nuvi 1310, Nuvi 1340, Nuvi 1350, Nuvi 1370, Nuvi 1390
Models: Nuvi 1410, Nuvi 1440, Nuvi 1450, Nuvi 1490

Have you lost your Owner's Quickstart Manual for your Garmin Nuvi 1490 GPS?

Would you like a digital copy of the Garmin Nuvi 1490 Quickstart Users Guide for easy searching of terms and quick reference?

The Nuvi 1490 Quickstart manual is available free in pdf format, just follow the photo link below:

Download Garmin Nuvi 1490 Quickstart Manual

I hope that helps.
________________________________________________
Garmin Nuvi 1490 Manual Download
Garmin Nuvi 1490 QuickStart Download
Garmin Nuvi 1490 Webupdate
Garmin Nuvi 1490 Favorites Backup
Garmin Nuvi 1490 Hard Reset

Read full tip

on May 27, 2010 • GPS

0helpful

1answer

How do I set up the traffic message channel?

Hello,

There is no set up required to receive your traffic updates, all you need to do is make sure your 1490 is plugged into the cigarette power, and you will be receiving updates. The units traffic receiver is built into the power cord.

Read full answer

Feb 14, 2011 • Garmin nuvi 1490T GPS Receiver

1helpful

1answer

Will it harm my 1490 to use a power cord from another modle Garmin with out the traffic reciever in the cord?

Hello,

You will have no issues using a standard power cable instead of your nuvis GTM traffic cable.

Hope this helps!

Read full answer

Feb 11, 2011 • Garmin nuvi 1490T GPS Receiver

tip

Garmin Nuvi 1490 Manual Download

Download Garmin Nuvi 1490 Manual

Models: Nuvi 1200, Nuvi 1210, Nuvi 1240, Nuvi 1245 , Nuvi 1250, Nuvi 1255, Nuvi 1260
Models: Nuvi 1300, Nuvi 1300, Nuvi 1310, Nuvi 1340, Nuvi 1350, Nuvi 1370, Nuvi 1390
Models: Nuvi 1410, Nuvi 1440, Nuvi 1450, Nuvi 1490

Have you lost your Owner's Manual for your Garmin Nuvi 1490 GPS?

Would you like a digital copy of the Garmin Nuvi 1490 Users Guide for easy searching of terms and quick reference?

The Nuvi 1490 manual is available free in pdf format, just follow the photo link below:

Download Garmin Nuvi 1490 Manual

I hope that helps.
________________________________________________
Garmin Nuvi 1490 Manual Download
Garmin Nuvi 1490 QuickStart Download
Garmin Nuvi 1490 Webupdate
Garmin Nuvi 1490 Favorites Backup
Garmin Nuvi 1490 Hard Reset

Read full tip

on May 27, 2010 • GPS

tip

Garmin Nuvi 1490 Webupdate Models: Nuvi 1200, Nuvi 1210, Nuvi 1240, Nuvi 1245...

Garmin Nuvi 1490 Webupdate

Models: Nuvi 1200, Nuvi 1210, Nuvi 1240, Nuvi 1245 , Nuvi 1250, Nuvi 1255, Nuvi 1260
Models: Nuvi 1300, Nuvi 1300, Nuvi 1310, Nuvi 1340, Nuvi 1350, Nuvi 1370, Nuvi 1390
Models: Nuvi 1410, Nuvi 1440, Nuvi 1450, Nuvi 1490

Does your Garmin Nuvi 1490 GPS get stuck or freeze at startup, or when loading maps?

Looking to reflash the firmware / system software for your Garmin GPS device?

Replacing the brains of your Garmin GPS is the surest way to resolve freezing, hanging, and erratic behavior. Keeping the system software and firmware in your Garmin GPS current and up-to-date is also the best way to keep it performing well.

Your GPS may not start properly at all, and display a 'System Software Missing" message. This tip will describe how to restore your Garmin Nuvi GPS system software using Garmin Webupdater.

The first step is to download the WebUpdater software.
Plug in your Nuvi GPS into your PC with the USB cord.
Run the WebUpdater program to install it to your computer and update the system software of your GPS.

Your Garmin Nuvi should now be running as good as new.

I hope that helps.
____________________________________
Garmin Nuvi 1490 Manual Download
Garmin Nuvi 1490 QuickStart Download
Garmin Nuvi 1490 Webupdate
Garmin Nuvi 1490 Favorites Backup
Garmin Nuvi 1490 Hard Reset

Read full tip

on May 27, 2010 • Garmin nuvi 1490T GPS Receiver

0helpful

1answer

I damaged the charger cord. I bought a

The traffic receiver in some models is built into the charger itself. If you bought another charger that is not identical, it may not have the traffic receiver.

- Jim
SHARCNET-USA

Read full answer

Nov 24, 2009 • Garmin Nuvi 265W GPS Receiver

tip