Child put in random code and locked nuvi 260 gps

1.- Power off the GPS
2.- Press and hold the reset button
3.- connect the N?vi to an EXTERNAL power source
From the user manual
For the soft reset holf the lower - right corner while power on, wait still pressing the lower - right corner till the message appears.

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If you have forgotten your PIN and Security Location please contact Product Support for assistance. Please note we will require a copy of the receipt and there will be a charge to unlock the device as this issue is not covered by the warranty.

To contact Product Support in your area go to http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/us/support/supportcontact

Yes, please see this link:

http://www.sharc.net/gps_LCD_repair.htm


- Jim

The Garmin Lock is a theft-deterrent system that locks your nuvi. Each time you turn the on the nuvi, you would have to enter the PIN or drive to the security location. (where it was orig programmed)
To set the Garmin Lock on the device:

1. From the Main Menu, touch the Wrench (Tools) icon.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Security. (you may need to touch the down arrow button)
4. Touch the tab labeled Off next to the Garmin Lock heading.
5. The nuvi will prompt you to enter a four-digit pin number.
6. Enter a four-digit code as your pin.
7. Re-enter the four-digit pin.
8. Go to a 'Security Location' and let the unit acquire satellites (the security location will unlock the unit if the pin is forgotten or lost).
9. Set the 'Security Location' by touching Set.

The Garmin Lock has now been turned On.

there are only three things you can do.

1. return to the secure location where the password was set and it will unlock
2. provide proof of purchase and return it to garmin to unlock it.
3. punish the child untill they tell you the code.

the last was was meant to be funny but hey, you never know what theyll do if you threaten to take away their XBOX 360 ;)

good luck..bill

Hi,
Check the fuse in the Adapter.

Regards.

Make sure you have it connected to a power source properly. Push and release the power switch. (it is spring loaded) Don't push it to the lock position for now.

What you would do is, under where the model code sticker is under is the reset button. remove the sticker and hold down the reset button for 10 seconds at the same time hold the power button towards the left.

Find out where your "friend" did the code. If you don't know what it is, then you have to go back to that exact location where they did it and it will automatically unlock it for you. Then you can follow the instructions below:

Answer: If you can remember the PIN Code previously set on your device you will be able to change the Pin on your device easily. You can change the PIN on the unit by doing the following:
Zumo's, Street Pilot Cxx, Nuvi 3xx, 6xx

1. Turn your device on
2. Touch the Spanner symbol
3. Touch System
4. Touch On/Off next to Garmin Lock

Within this section you can add or change a PIN.
All Nuvi's excluding 3xx and 6xx

1. Turn your device on
2. Touch Tools
3. Touch Settings
4. Touch Security
5. Touch On/Off under Garmin Lock

Within this section you can add or change a PIN.

When the Garmin security lock is set it locates the units current GPS location.
If you are trying to change the Garmin Lock and are not within the same location to where the Garmin Lock was set you will need to revert back to this GPS position.

Once at this position you will not be prompted to enter the PIN Code when starting the device up and can change the code as you please.

you cant unless you know the code that the persons put in to lock. you got burnt if you got them from someone. If you get a new one MAKE SURE to put a lock code in you can remember then if a child etc plays with it and locks it you can still use it . You have to know the code only way.!