Garmin talk

I am reading about Garmin HD traffic and have a question.

Is this a receive only traffic system? Or does the nuvi transmit anything?

I saw a youtube video where it said it also gets information from other cars - this implies that the nuvi transmits too.

when trying to power up my 760 I get the splash screen and the ribbon "loading Maps" then the screen goes blank. I've tried reset procedure to no avail.
Ray

To install my nuvi 2689 w/BC-30 back-up camera, I needed to extend the cord to the nuvi (and power the BC-30.) To do so, I cut the plug off the BC-30-supplied power cord for the nuvi, added a length of wire, and wired the nuvi power cord and the BC-30 to a third party cigarette lighter plug (with an off/on switch and fused.) The camera is to be "always on."

I have a Nuvi 2555 and have installed redlight and speed camera locations with alerts. For some reason, I'm getting as many as 4 audible alerts as I approach a camera. I'm sure it has to do with my setup, but I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.

I cannot install v2.7.3 of this software on a Windows 10 Home system. Installing it generates a .msi install error.

Has anyone else had this problem? Any workarounds?

Thanks for any replies!

So it's been awhile since I did a firmware update and it appears the last update was March '14 (v.8.20). I'm assuming they no longer support this model? Seems like it had a two to three year run of updates. Is this about the normal time frame for updates?

I have a Garmin 2798LMT with a wireless backup camera in my Honda. It works great but recently I've been thinking that it would be great if in addition to the backup camera, I could also have another side view camera mounted on my door mirror which would activate when the turn signal is turned on like my other car does from the factory.

Questions:

hi, can anyone tell me what files i should see in the garmin 750 folder
thanks!

I just receive a Garmin 2597LMT from GPSCity. When I run Garmin Express, I get a message that there is a upadate but there is not enough space to load it (at least 6 gb needed).
I have install a 8 gb card, but do not see a option to load the map to the external card...since the system file is 5+ gb, how can I update this device

I am looking at getting a refurbished 3597lmthd. Only thing I am concerned of it is discounting by Garmin. How long do they typically support software updates for older models?

This must be an already discussed topic but does anyone know a solution to the 478's memory or lack there of. It has the special Garmin proprietary slot but no memory to be found other than so small sticks on ebay that wouldn't help much and still would hold the latest map.

A few weeks ago, I added a 16g microSD card and loaded the latest maps using map install. Everything worked great up to yesterday when I notice the GPS appears to have only the base map showing. It was obvious the detail map with POI and detailed streets etc.. was not being loaded. The GPS boots properly with no error either with or without the microSD installed.

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It should be noted that these prices can be matched and in a few cases beaten by other retailers.

How can I set a speed alert for going 10 mph over the speed limit. I have gotten a couple of tickets in areas I do not know. For example, A frontage road along the freeway that is a 40mph and got a ticket for 55.

Hello all,
My first post here. Looks like a great place to learn.

I live in New Jersey.

I just purchased the North American maps for my Nuvi 650. The installation using Mapinstall went OK. I have the NE maps on the Nuvi and the entire US maps on a 4GB SD card inserted into the unit.

It is interesting to me to see what Garmin models are available outside of the United States.

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Instead of starting a new thread, I changed the title of this thredad to "2015 Black Friday Deals". Post any good deals you may find here.

3597LMTHD for $199.95

Just received my 3597lmthd refurb.
First of all, I want to thank you for your tips and tricks.
Added new maps, firmware and saved favorites without a hitch.
Couple of things that I'm not crazy about. Minor quibbles.
Too smooth in texture. Not 'grippable' will be prone to dropping.

While I was recently out of the country at the beginning of November, Comcast [Infinity] closed down it's non-business users' web hosting service where my Garmin GPS - Tricks, Tips, Work Arounds, Hints, Secrets and Ideas web site that has been in operation since 2007 was housed.

Can I have different sound warnings for RLCs and Speed Cameras?

Currently I get the "boing boing" for any/all poi's that are set to have an alert.

I would like to have sound A for RLCs and sound B for speed cameras. There is such a proliferation of them in the NYC area that you can have the audible warning and not be sure if it's an RLC or speed camera coming up.