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In-Dash Garmin Nav Systems

Some in-dash infotainment systems use Garmin for navigation.

Custom POIs can sometimes be installed on these in-dash systems using Garmin's POI Loader software via a memory card or disk.

In other cases, custom POIs might require an alternative process or not be available.

Discussion threads for some makes/models are linked below.

FAQ: Garmin Nav Systems

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FAQ: Garmin Nav Systems

Creating a Routable Track on an Off Road Map

Is it possible? It's a complicated question which I'll do my best to describe.

I often create files with long tracks and waypoints for use on topo, or other off road maps. For some time, I've looked for ways to make them routable.

Suddenly all 3 Garmin GPS's Update

I have 3 garmin gps's A 3597, 2797 and the newest Drivesmart 76. For at least a year maybe longer i tried to update the the 2 older 3597 & 2797 and got the excuse please install a memory card the one you are using does not work and it was new and supposed to work.Well this past weekend i tried again and wham bam all 3 updated to the latest maps.

Garmin Nuvi 3590 LM Screen Orientation

Hi All.

I have a backup 3590 that I am trying to use.

But the screen orientation is stuck on Portrait mode. I flip and turn the unit all around, but it does not change.

Under the Display setting, there is no option on this 3590 to change to. Landscape.

Once again, I've done a factory reset and also tried selecting the Default/Restore setting.

I also did a complete factory reset.

3590 Keeps losing power

Hi Al.

I have a Nuvi 3590 LMT. It would keep showing that Power has been Lost, and shuts down.

I cleaned all of the connections as best I can. That didn't work.

I replaced the powered Mount. That didn't work.

I replaced the GTM60 power/traffic cable. That didn't work.

So I believe it's either the connector on the 3590 itself, it some sort of internal problem with the unit.

Is There Any Sort Of Pattern Regarding When Garmin Announces New Automobile Devices?

As posted above, is there any sort of pattern regrading when Garmin announces new automobile navigators? For example, it seems like certain products are announced at various trade shows. For example, consumer electronics are sometimes announced at the Consumer Electronics Show.

Why my Garmin Navi country list shows different names for the same country?

Dear all,

I'm new to this forum and Garmin in generel. I bought my first Garmin on Friday (so 2 days ago). I tried to test some addresses from different countries. What I found strange is that it shows different spellings/names for the same country.

So my questions to you experts are:

Strange GPS Directions -- Directions to Go South were actually North

I was in Westchester County, NY the other day on the way to I-287 East from RT 9A. The GPS directions were to make a left onto the Sprain Brook Parkway South and then take I-287 East. I drove past a sign for the Sprain Brook Parkway South which was a right turn. The GPS told me to continue, and make the left turn up ahead. The left turn was the entrance ramp for the Sprain Brook Parkway North.

City Navigator North America NT Version 2025.10 is now available.

Supposedly this is true but I only have my iPad and can’t verify the statement.

[Edit] On a PC now and when entering GE I was prompted that GE 7.20.2.0 is now available but nothing about a map update.

Now that I've updated GE, a new map NA City Navigator 2025.10 is shown as available (4.80 GB in size on a nuvi 265).

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John from PA

GE in Task Scheduler again!

After this last GE update (17.20.1.0) I checked two things. In Garmin settings the setting "Launch Garmin Express when your computer starts up" was disabled, as I prefer it and how I have had it set in the past.

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John from PA

As of about a hour ago, GE version 7.20.1 for Windows available

It should be noted that Garmin users into watches and fitness devices were having issues with version 7.20.0. Few if any problems with navigation devices have been reported here or at the Garmin forum.

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John from PA

Garmin Express 7.20.0.0

Just installed Garmin Express 7.20.0.0 on my Mac.

CN EU 2025.10 NTU

CN EU 2025.10 NTU map just released.

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Where there's a will ... there's a way ... DriveSmart51LMT-S, DriveSmart50LMT-D, Nuvi 2508LMT-D, 1490LMT, 1310, Montana 650T, Etrex 20

New to me Garmin Live traffic feature.

So we had some snow with lots of icy road conditions. So all of a sudden on my Garmin dozens of icy road conditions show up as well as indications of slow traffic ahead due to slippery sections. This feature may have been there all along but I never noticed till yesterday. Cool

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Lives in Edmonton AB A volunteer driver for Drive Happiness.ca and now (since June 20 2021) uses a DS65 to find his clients.

390LM deleted UNL and GMA files - need 4 files

I hope there is some help available.

I deleted what I thought were duplicate files and now my Garmin 390LM is not allowing me to import GPX routes.

These files are within the MAP directory on the 390LM.

I need:

D9644010A.UNL
D9644010A.GMA
D9644040A.UNL
D9644040A.GMA

I mistakenly thought I had copied them prior to delete so I could replace them if there was a problem.

Does Garmin still update cyclops?

I'm wondering if anybody also has noticed that the Garmin database of speed camera had been not been updated for a long time. For me. I feel, at least half a year. My city installed many speed camera several months ago, and they became active a recently but I never got any alert from Garmin.

Anyone looking to buy a nuvi 3597?

I saw this on eBay today [Garmin Nuvi 3597 (bad battery?)] for $28 (Buy it now) and $6 shipping. I suspect it may be worth taking a chance on at that price even though it is listed as a "not working, for parts only". It appears to me that all it probably needs is a good overnight charging up.

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Alan - Android Auto, DriveLuxe 51LMT-S, DriveLuxe 50LMTHD, Nuvi 3597LMTHD, Oregon 550T, Nuvi 855, Nuvi 755T, Lowrance Endura Sierra, Bosch Nyon

"Map Update Notice"

I'm pretty sure my Garmin device has the latest map, but my unit gives me a Map Update Notice and says "The following map data is more than a year old and should be updated: CN North America NT 2024.20" Any ideas how to fix this would be appreciated. Thank you.

Maybe you should think twice about skipping an update

There has been some talk here about Garmin's presence in the GPS automotive market lately and that they are decreasing new models, map updates, etc. due to decreasing sales

I would like to point out that most major companies track "page hits" and "downloads" and use that data for various reasons.

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Metricman DriveSmart 76 Williamsburg, VA
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