20 Most Recent Garmin Nuvi 255 GPS Receiver Questions & Answers

First, a freezing problem or lock-up during boot-up has nothing to do with the LCD display. If the screens shows a graphic, such as the Garmin logo and without lines or splotches, then the screen is fine. Lock-ups during boot-up are caused by corrupted firmware or maps or a corrupted flash drive. All of which can be resolved without taking the unit apart. The battery has nothing to do with it either. If the unit locks up while connected to the car charger, then the battery is essentially being charged and not powering the unit. I can't see your board but if you pulled the ribbon out of the board, you may have damaged the locking latch that holds the ribbon in place. The locking latch is a thin white or rust-colored strip of plastic on a hinge. That hinge should be up when sliding the flex cable into the connector, then the locking latch is pushed down toward the flex cable until you hear it click. The flex cable should be secured at this point. If you have busted the locking latch off, it is game over for your Nuvi. More info on booting issues can be found here: http://www.sharc.net/gps_bootup_repair.htm

Try a master reset. Hold the power switch to the left and hold for 10 seconds and release. You may also have a bad USB charging port. A common problem with units with USB only connectors.http://www.sharc.net/gps_charger_repair.htm

Hi,

Follow this below


Go to your account at garmin that you created to manage your maps.

Click myMaps

Click Manage Maps

You should see your unit and it’s unlock codes

Copy all the unlock codes for your device

Close your internet browser
Right click on your desktop

Click new, and then click a new Text Document

Click on the newly created Text Document icon from the desktop

Type your unlock codes into the document
Click File and Save as

Change the file name to gmapprom.unl (( double check this please ))

Change the “Save as type” to "All files"
Close the document

You should see the file gmapprom.unl on your desktop
Right click on the gmapprom.unl file and then click copy

Plug your Garmin device in and then click Computer/ My Computer
Click on the nüvi drive

Right click on the Garmin folder and click paste
Safely disconnect your Garmin device from the computer


Regards
Richard.

The battery status only shows up when the satnav is disconnected from the charger. Your first charge should be a continuous charge until the battery is full. This can be done by connecting it to your computer for 8 hours approximately or 4 hours to your car cigarette lighter socket or 4 hours to an, optional extra, mains charger.

There is a reset button on the 255 i on the bottom right edge as the unit faces you, and is underneath the serial number sticker. You'll either have to peel the sticker up for access or poke a hole through it. This should get you going again. I am am also attaching a link to garmin support. Let me know how you made out. Thanks for using FixYa

http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/us/support/supportcontact

It should unlock automatically.
Try reconnecting your device to computer and going onto the garmin site and get the website to check for updates.
If that fails to work, give garmin a call or send an email to them.
they are normally very quick.
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You can get information on how to solve this problem at http://www.fixya.com/support/r6197735-no_detailed_maps_found_support_routing

There are certain conditions that must be met before you can receive a satellite reception. You can go through your manual to make sure that all the conditions are met.
If all is well and it still doesn't work, comment here and i will give you further instructions on what to do

There are no free updates. You can buy the current version OR you can buy the lifetime update package. Go to your retail store or to Garmin.com

mine did that aswell.checked out n tried solutions on this n other sites with no luck.i eventually just opened it to check the battery(unit 1yr old).batt was fine.when i put it all back together it works fine.assume that disconnecting battery is the mysterious reset button.hope this helps

Hello,

The 2xx series had a batch with bad batteries and they are replacing them even out of warranty , try your serial number on https://my.garmin.com/rma/recallLanding.faces. See if it is eligible for repair, if not the unit is probably pooched.

Hope this helps!

The solution to this problem is at http://www.fixya.com/support/r6197735-no_detailed_maps_found_support_routing

First press the speaker symbol and check that the volume is not down fully or that the mute box is not ticked. If it is press the mute box to untick it or increase the volume. Otherwise follow the instructions below.

1. Press Tools, then press Settings (or Locale on some models), then press Language. You will see a bar for Voice. Press Voice and select a different voice. If this doesn't solve the problem it's most likely because the voice file has become corrupted. To replace the corrupted file.
2. Download webupdater from http://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=999-99999-27 and connect your satnav to your computer. Install webupdater and your satnav will look for updates. After it's finished it will give you an option to download voices. Click the ones you want and press next. The voices selected will be downloaded to your satnav.
When you have removed the satnav from the computer you'll need to select a voice again as described in para 1 above.

This problem is caused by the mini usb plug of the power cord not being fully plugged into the back of the satnav. It's a common problem on 200 series garmin satnavs. Because of the way it's made you think it's fully in but it's not. Push it in further and the problem will be solved.

To change the text language:

1. Touch Wrench icon on the screen with the Magnifying Glass and Map icon
2. Touch the Gears icon
3. Touch the down arrow
4. Touch the second option from the top
5. Touch the middle blue box on right
6. Touch the up arrow until Arabic appears
7. Touch Arabic
8. Touch OK
9. Touch Back

The device should be in selected text language.

To change the voice;

1. Touch the Tool icon
2. Touch Settings
3. Touch Language
4. Touch Voice
5. Touch the Voice Language you would like to use
6. Touch 'Ok'
7. Touch and hold the Back button to return to the main "Where To" and "View Map" menu

At this time your device should speak in the language you have set in step 5.
If there's not an Arabic voice on your satnav for you to select connect the satnav to your computer. Download the latest version of webupdater from http://www8.garmin.com/support/collection.jsp?product=999-99999-27 and install it. It will check for updates to the software on your satnav and afterwards it will show you Voices available for download. Select an Arabic one by ticking it. Click next and it will be downloaded. When the download is finished go select the voice on your satnav as described in the previous paragraph.

If the lighter socket is working ok then it may be the fuse in the charger plug that's gone. It can be replaced by unscrewing the silver ring at the end of the plug and removing the fuse. A replacement fuse should be available from garmin dealers.