Magellan Maestro 3250 GPS
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Need Set-up CD Magellan Maestro 3250




By yuppie_me on Nov 06, 2009

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Does anyone know how I can get a set-up CD for the Maestro 3250? My GPS is bricked and I need the files from the original CD that came with the unit.
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Nov 06, 2009

- Unfortunately I did enter the boot loader and I did format the drive when the unit froze. On a FAT32 formated SD card I copied these files: "GS399_MX*.bin" , "GS399_*.nb0",GS399_BL*.bin", inserted the card in the GPS and then I went back into the boot loader. From there I updated the OS system (formatted the HD) and rebooted. Nothing happened. Still frozen on the blue Magellan start screen so now I am back to square one.

Nov 06, 2009

- Thanks for your help. I did download the 4.6 update onto my computer but was unable to install because the unit was not recognized when I plugged it into the USB. I called and Magellan said it would not see the unit if it was frozen so I could not download the update. They offered to sell me a new "refurbished" unit for $79.95 since mine was a few months out of date but I declined the offer. Again, thanks for your post.

Nov 09, 2009

- Imbetz1, thank you so much for the information you provided. After trying to install the update with no avail, I called Magellan and they are going to repair or replace my unit. The processing team was very helpful and gave me a RA # to return the unit. I should receive my repaired GPS in 7-10 business days. Thanks!! Thanks!! Thanks!!

Clarification Request

Posted by imbmetz1 on Nov 06, 2009

there is nothing on that cd that will restore your 3250, but there might be hope. what exactly is it doing or not doing. if you entered the boot loader and formatted your drive by accident its kinda tuff but it is repairable

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posted on Nov 06, 2009
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imbmetz1

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let me say this 1st because this will be the easy way to fix this assuming you tried to either run the update or ran it again after the failure. if thats the case.

im going to assume you tried to update your unit to the 4.46 update that you downloaded off the magellan site,HERE ( if you havent, i suggest you do it before continuing) and in doing so it bricked your unit.

Magellan Will repair or replace any of there gps sytems that were rendered inoperative due to their updates. they will check your account to see if you downloaded the update.

  • register your unit on magellangps.com if you havent already
  • download the update
  • attempt to install update on your computer
  • call magellan tell them your unit is not booting up after the update

Hours: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST/PDT
Telephone: 800 707 9971

hopefully you understand what im saying here.

should you decide to take a different route, let me know and i will help you get it up and running if possible.


bill

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Nov 09, 2009

- glad i could help you, Yuppie_me

dont be surprized if they just send you either a new or refurb, because its rare they fix any of the ones that are returned.

good luck Yuppie_me
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