Posted on Dec 28, 2008

Garmin nuvi 350-can not change the location it is stuck on

Top of screen says it is acquiring satellites..but it does not matter where I take it, it says the same thing - it is locked on an old location when we were driving...Has question mark over where it says we are driving.

DavidTeo Jan 01, 2009

I have the same problem. When it is working, the device would ask you to go to "highlight area or ground".

I have done the following based on solutions recommended:
1. http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/us...
a. Installed the latest software
b. did a master reset - pressing the top right screen - favorites were
not deleted
2. Run the the battery flat by keeping it on and re-charging it. One person
fixed this problem using this method. It did not work for me.

May have to call support soon product support at (800) 800-1020
Anonymous Feb 05, 2009

I have the same problem. It always shows the last location i was in and just not able to aquire any satellite signal. Even though i tried all option. I dont know what to do. Can someone help

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You may need to reset it, as in resetting the c340, turn off and then press back on again, if this does not work maybe the reset button is in the same place as it is on my c340, instructions for the c340 is as follows: place your thumb nail in the groove located under the Garmin logo on the face plate, gently pull off the face plat, press the reset button, turn the unit back on and hopefully it will operate normally

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