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Garmin Nuvi Question...

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RStarr

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I picked up a Nuvi 775t at the end of May. It hasn't given me any real trouble until now, but just this last week it lost satellite connection. It just says "acquiring satellite connection" but never is able to connect. Does anyone else have experience with Garmin Navigation Systems?
 
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Just take the morning after pill. Wait, that's not what you're talking about? Sorry. Then I have no clue what you're talking about, because you're either stupid, high, drunk, or all three.

Friends don't let friends drunk post. Unless it causes mass laughing.
 
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Usually I don't have that problem... road maps cost no more than a couple of dollars and they fit nicely inside the car door panel :D
 
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I highly doubt she'd read a road map. She'd probably try to smoke it instead.
 
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RStarr said:
I picked up a Nuvi 775t at the end of May. It hasn't given me any real trouble until now, but just this last week it lost satellite connection. It just says "acquiring satellite connection" but never is able to connect. Does anyone else have experience with Garmin Navigation Systems?
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Usually that means you're in a dead spot. I've had to drive a couple blocks before the signal will pick up again.
 
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Dude Love said:
Usually that means you're in a dead spot. I've had to drive a couple blocks before the signal will pick up again.
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No matter where I drive it won't connect. I even went to Florida, and it wouldn't connect there either.
 
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RStarr said:
I picked up a Nuvi 775t at the end of May. It hasn't given me any real trouble until now, but just this last week it lost satellite connection. It just says "acquiring satellite connection" but never is able to connect. Does anyone else have experience with Garmin Navigation Systems?
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its junk or you don't have it where it can see the sats
 
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I've never had a problem with my Garmin Nuvi, but I wish they had more options for their voices - my son got the TomTom so he could have Homer Simpson provide the voice for directions.
 
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Sounds like a question for their troubleshooting guide or google. I've never had that problem but am trying to recall how the registration and fees work...did you do all of the stuff it prompted you to do when you connected it to your computer? Did you buy it new?

I ask because I wonder if there was a renewal date/introductory period in there someplace that has since past.

edit: everything online says there is no monthly fee or free trial period type of issue...did you register the product?

here is a post I found online talking about security spots/default codes etc. from a goalie!! :) - Ed the goalie to be specific

if you bought this on ebay or 2nd hand I think there could be an issue

Solution #1posted on Apr 22, 2009
goalie39

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It will either require a code, or be turned on in your security spot.
Your security spot is usually set up at initial set up, this can be where ever you were when you first set up your gps device. (Driveway, Garage, Dining room) if you are within a meter or so from that piont it should unlock without a code.
If you don't recall this either, then perhaps it was never set up and it is a default code.

Try all of the obvious codes, 1111, , 1234, 2222, 3333, 0000, etc.
Failing all of this, it will have to go back to garmin to have it unlocked.

hope this is of some help.
Ed
 
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CarlS said:
I've never had a problem with my Garmin Nuvi, but I wish they had more options for their voices - my son got the TomTom so he could have Homer Simpson provide the voice for directions.
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i'd like Mr T... "turn left, fool!!":cool:
 
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RStarr said:
I picked up a Nuvi 775t at the end of May. It hasn't given me any real trouble until now, but just this last week it lost satellite connection. It just says "acquiring satellite connection" but never is able to connect. Does anyone else have experience with Garmin Navigation Systems?
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You'll probably want to give Garmin a call, or check their web site. There may be an update you have to download. Since the problem just started recently, that's probably the issue. The Garmin should download updates automatically, but that's another can of worms. I have limited experience with the Nuvi, but used to do tech support for a rival ;)
 
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I don't have a Garmin, but use a Tom-Tom instead. I had a similar problem when I first got it. I had to effectively "reboot" the system through their website so it recognized my equipment after an upgrade on their end. I found their tech support and website assistance to be of minimal value, but actually found the real issues through a Google search. All in, it took about 1-2 hours to get back on-line.
 
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