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Posted on Mar 13, 2011
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I plugged my Garmin 255w into the Ford Sync System. It started like it was syncing to a computer. After a little while, I unplugged it. Now it starts the initial startup, but beeps twice and turns off. It continues doing this over and over. It will only stop if I reset the device. Any ideas?

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 25, 2008

SOURCE: Why will my Garmin not sync into my computer?

As one of the Garmin IQUE 3600 owners for so many years, and switched computers many times (yes, I am still actively using it), I would like to share my experience that I had with this sync problem (palm desktop running, press the sync button, but there is no sync "beep", and the sync will eventually timed-out).
My problem is solved by "timing" the sync. My set up is that hotsync will run only when the palm desktop is running. So afterI double-clicked the palm desktop icon, the hotsync icon in the system tray will show up first, and then the palm desktop will show up. I observed that if I press the sync button on the cradle right within few seconds after palm desktop shows up, the sync will likely to succeed. If I waited too long, my sync will not work. If it fails, I will exit palm desktop, wait for the hotsync icon to disappear and try it all over again. Good luck.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 05, 2009

SOURCE: update problem with Garmin Nuvi 255w

I had same problem. I called Garmin customer service who connected me to a computer rep. Garmin hooks with your computer that you have your Garmin plugged into.They can upload the proper software in no time at all.
The rep told me that after I updated my Garmin I might have turned off the unit before it completed updating the new software. You need to wait until the screen with "Where to?" appears.
It works great now. Prepare to wait on hold for a while. I waited just over an hour on Monday, their busiest day.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 23, 2009

SOURCE: Garmin 255W turns on and shuts off

Have you tried resetting the unit.Press and hold the RESET button on the bottom of the nuvi for several seconds,DONT use a ball point pen to do this,use something that wont damage the unit,if this doesnt work,do a hard Reset.Or try rebooting by holding the Power switch on for 15 seconds.Good luck.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 17, 2009

SOURCE: Registration problem on Garmin 255w

cannot register on this site and peed off

Wendy Gellert

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  • Posted on Oct 01, 2009

SOURCE: 255w in a loop - loading maps, then restarts...can't recharge

Use a USB connection to your computer and let it charge for three hours. Also download updates while your at it. Cigarette lighter charger is not efficient

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