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Nuvi 200w map download and sd card (by 5 users)

posted by justmike000 on May 11, 2008


I just bought the Nuvi 200w yesterday. I registered and downloaded the free 2009 map. While trying to install the map on the gps, a window popped up saying I needed 37 more MB of space on the garmin unit. I installed a new universal 2GB SD Card in the garmin unit to solve this problem. No change. Still get the same window. Is the Nuvi200w software not recognizing the sd card? How do you solve the problem I'm incurring while trying to download the new maps?

Comment by justmike000, posted on May 11, 2008

ZZeasy.

During the process of registering (online at the Garmin site) the Nuvi200w I bought yesterday, I was informed by Garmin that I was qualified for the free 2009 upgraded Navigator street map within the next 14 days either by down loading it or by CD. The CD was going to cost $10.00 so I decided to download it. The new map may not have been available when you bought yours. I don't know.
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Comment by gordonr4, posted on May 24, 2008

Tried to install Garmin Map Update 2009 on my Nuvi 650 and I get the message "unrecoverable error". This is with a PC with Vista and also a MAC.
Garmin tech support is no help.

Comment by uteotw, posted on May 13, 2008

I have downloaded the 2009 map update TWICE (~3 hours each time), and I got a message saying there was an "unrecoverable error" both times.
ANY idea on how to avoid this???

Comment by deanbrt, posted on May 12, 2008

Mike, I bought the DVD at Wal Mart so I did not do the online download. If you keep getting server problems with Garmin I would go get the DVD. Did I mention I waited 35 minutes for a Garmin support person this moning. The good news is that he was in Kansas!!!

Comment by ZZeasy, posted on May 11, 2008

Hey justmike000: could you provide details on the free 200w map download, I purchased a 200w at the beginning of April, registered it, etc., but am unaware of a free map update. Thanks.

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posted on Jun 04, 2008
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rcmercado


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Just completed 1 hr 15 min call w/ Garmin support (first 45 mins on hold)...

- Install WebUpdater http://www8.garmin.com/products/webupdater/howtoinstall.jsp This will update the garmin's firmware.
- Restart the garmin to complete the install of FW
- Make sure that you have room on your garmin to accept the webupdater and new map... delete unused help, voice and vehicle files. I now only have American English on my Garmin, but if I pick up a new language I can go to webupdater and reinstall those languages I dropped
- Restart the map update. I'm in the middle of it now, but so far so good

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Solution #2
posted on May 24, 2008
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uteotw


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The 2009 map update now works. It was a problem with the server on their end, and all is well now.
As far as the space issue, I had to delete all text languages except the only one I use, English, and for voice I kept only English and English/British. That worked fine and it installed w/out a glitch!

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Solution #3
posted on Jul 11, 2008
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I've purchased the 200w and updated to 2009 map. I ddl and install the WebUpdater which is install on your computer, not garmin gps. Had some problem trying to get the WebUpdater recognize my unit which soon threw out an error message. I suspect it was the registrations problem that was causing all the problems. I disconnected the unit, sign up for a new account, plug unit in and ran the WebUpdater again. It worked! I didn't have memory problem when updating to the 2009 map. Don't know why some people had to delete some stuff. I think there is a pop screen that ask you when updating to 2009 map if you want to keep the current map and data. I opt to override the old map since it is outdated anyway and don't have any low memory issue.

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Solution #4
posted on Jul 08, 2008
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My Garmin 200W has a total space of 991 mb.
What do you have

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Solution #5
posted on May 30, 2008
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It bothered me that after I did the update it still does not recognize the bridge in Durand WI that I think is over 3 years old.

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Solution #6
posted on May 30, 2008
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attach to PC and BACKUP ALL DATA to a folder, then you can delete the original maps (2008) and upload the 2009 version.

NOTE if you use the garmin software to upload, it has choice to upload to SD or harddrive, this way you can keep ALL maps at your fingertips . . .

same fuctionality for adding custom waypoints, etc

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