Question about Magellan RoadMate 700 GPS Receiver

Broken RoadMate 700

My RoadMate 700 with relatively low use won't power up at all. I borrowed a cradle and it still is dead with both lighter and AC adapter. I own a multi volt-ohm meter if any guidance can be given.

1 Answer

Inky Fingers

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.
Master
705 Answers

Here are a few tests you can do. Bear in mind if the unit has not been charged for some time and the internal battery is completely flat, you will need to leave the unit on charge for some time even to get a charge light from the LED. Leave it on charge for at least 2 hours. First, check the LED is lit when the cable is plugged in to the cigarette lighter socket and/or mains charger? If it is not, the fuse in the cigarette lighter adapter may be faulty or the charger may not be working. If the fthe LED is lit, then is power available at the end of the cable that connects to your unit? Use your DC voltmeter to check this. If no power is available here, then your cable/charger is faulty - obtain a new one. If there is power at the connector, then the unit may be faulty.

Posted on Jun 12, 2007

1 Suggested Answer

6ya staff

2 Answers

SOURCE:

Hi there,
Save hours of searching online or wasting money on unnecessary repairs by talking to a 6YA Expert who can help you resolve this issue over the phone in a minute or two.

Best thing about this new service is that you are never placed on hold and get to talk to real repairmen in the US.

Here's a link to this great service

Good luck!

Instant Repair Help over the Phone

6ya.com

Save Time & Money by instantly connecting to...

Posted on Jan 02, 2017

Add Your Answer

Upload

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

Loading...

Include an image. It's worth a thousand words.

prev next

Related Questions:

1 Answer

My Roadmate 700 will not stay on. It loses power

if its the port on the cradle, you can buy them on ebay cheaper then fixing it.

Jun 30, 2009 | Magellan RoadMate 700 GPS Receiver

1 Answer

My magellan GPS will not turn on or charge. I tried

these models and many other magellan model have issues with the power port failing..if you have a friend that has the same model, borrow his/hers and try the cradle on your gps and see if that works..im sure that power connection on that model is on the cradle.

Jun 14, 2009 | Magellan RoadMate 700 GPS Receiver

2 Answers

Power adapter for Magellan 700 is broken

Connector J1 is the power connector. The left post corresponds to the center lug. The middle post is the outer connection. The right post closest to the USB connection is just an anchor - no connection.

Jan 04, 2009 | Magellan RoadMate 700 GPS Receiver

1 Answer

No power to unit, but powers on okay in house with AC power adapter

Not sure if you'll see this post, as you asked the question back in Nov, but I
thought I'd tell you what I know anyway.

I and my parents bought the same exact unit within a week of each other.
There's works, and mine does not.

I took their cradle, and hooked it to my GPS, and it came on, no problem.
I took my cradle, and hooked it to theirs, and boom, nothing.

So, with that, I was able to isolate that the problem is definitely in the cradle.

I went to the manufacturer website, registered my Magellan Roadmate 700,
and then I was able to contact customer support. I am writing to you as
I wait for their reply. Here's their website.
https://www.magellangps.com/users/registrationHelp.asp

Hope this helps!

Nov 12, 2007 | Magellan RoadMate 700 GPS Receiver

1 Answer

Won't turn on

One of the wires in your power cord could be broken. If you have the a/c adapter, see if you can power up with that. If you know someone else with a working Magellan, you could borrow his cord to test your unit.

If not, check the car adapter with a continuity tester. Put one tester probe on one of the side springs of the car plug and the other probe on the outside metal of the GPS plug. If that shows continuity, place one tester probe on the end tip of the car plug and the other inside the the GPS plug.

If either of those do not show continuity, first take apart the auto side of the cord. Check the fuse and the wire to contact solder joints. If they seem okay, carefully cut back the molded plastic from the GPS end and examine the wire to solder joints. If any are broken, replace the cord or resolder the joints.

Nov 05, 2007 | Magellan RoadMate 700 GPS Receiver

1 Answer

Road mate 700

The flash card hole is supposed to be empty - all you need should be on the hard disk BUT the first Roadmate 700 I purchased was empty i.e. no software loaded. The second failed due to bad power connection, the third worked but was factory refurbished! what a crass organisation Magellan is!!!

Try fiddling with the power connection that goes into the cradle that the unit sits on. The power connection is ultra sensitive. BUT, if you've only just bought the unit then you are in luck - return it and get your money - back Magellan Support is extremely poor.

I am binning my Roadmate and getting a Tomtom720 Go series with maps and cameras preloaded - it auto updates when it is on its cradle attached to my PC/internet.

Bin the Magella - 4 years of problems!!!!

Oct 24, 2007 | Magellan RoadMate 700 GPS Receiver

2 Answers

Roadmate 300 now power up

Are you willing to part with it, I may be able to use it for parts

Aug 15, 2007 | Magellan RoadMate 700 GPS Receiver

3 Answers

Magellan GPS Roadmate 760

Are you willing to part with it, I may be able to use it for parts [email protected]

Aug 05, 2007 | Magellan RoadMate 700 GPS Receiver

2 Answers

Magellan Roadmate 700 can't power up 2nd time in car

Are you willing to part with it, I may be able to use it for parts [email protected]

Jun 19, 2007 | Magellan RoadMate 700 GPS Receiver

2 Answers

Magellan 760

I had the same problem. Opened up the unit but did not see any loose IC chips. I noticed that the power lead goes into the cradle so I found someone who had a 700 series roadmate and borrowed their cradle and attached my unit to it. To my surprise it worked ok. When I tried to use my cradle on his unit it would power off by itself. I also found out by checking on a few user reviews that there has been lost of problems due to the cradle. Sounds like it not designed too well.

Apr 30, 2007 | Magellan Roadmate 760 GPS Receiver

Not finding what you are looking for?

View Most Popular

RoadMate 700 GPS Receiver

My Roadmate 700 will not stay on. It loses power

Magellan RoadMate 700 GPS Receiver

Open Questions:

0 Answers

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Have a manual for Magellan RoadMate 700 GPS Receiver? Or just drag it here!

Broken RoadMate 700

1 Answer

Inky Fingers

1 Suggested Answer

6ya staff

Add Your Answer

Attachments: Added items

Related Questions:

My Roadmate 700 will not stay on. It loses power

My magellan GPS will not turn on or charge. I tried

Power adapter for Magellan 700 is broken

No power to unit, but powers on okay in house with AC power adapter

Won't turn on

Road mate 700

Roadmate 300 now power up

Magellan GPS Roadmate 760

Magellan Roadmate 700 can't power up 2nd time in car

Magellan 760

Not finding what you are looking for?

RoadMate 700 GPS Receiver

My Roadmate 700 will not stay on. It loses power

Open Questions:

reset myguide how to enter boot menu

Magellan roadmate 700 Unlock code Magellan roadmate 700 Map unlock code

reset all settings on RoadMate 700

como aprendo a utilisar mi magellan x13 -12056

Related Topics:

Ask a Question

Top Magellan GPS Experts

Marvin

Ekse

The Knight

Are you a Magellan GPS Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Manuals & User Guides

. RoadMate 700 GPS Receiver Manual

Broken RoadMate 700

1 Answer

Inky Fingers

1 Suggested Answer

6ya staff

Add Your Answer

Attachments: Added items

Related Questions:

My Roadmate 700 will not stay on. It loses power

My magellan GPS will not turn on or charge. I tried

Power adapter for Magellan 700 is broken

No power to unit, but powers on okay in house with AC power adapter

Won't turn on

Road mate 700

Roadmate 300 now power up

Magellan GPS Roadmate 760

Magellan Roadmate 700 can't power up 2nd time in car

Magellan 760

Not finding what you are looking for?

RoadMate 700 GPS Receiver

My Roadmate 700 will not stay on. It loses power

Open Questions:

reset myguide how to enter boot menu

Magellan roadmate 700 Unlock code Magellan roadmate 700 Map unlock code

reset all settings on RoadMate 700

como aprendo a utilisar mi magellan x13 -12056

Related Topics

Related Topics:

Ask a Question

Popular Questions

Where can I download free maps for my Magelllan RoadMate 1200?

My Magellan Roadmate won't turn on

Free map updates magellan roadmate1412

Need PND update for Magellan Roadmate 3120

My gps is stuck on magellan boot up screen.

Top Magellan GPS Experts

Marvin

Ekse

The Knight

Are you a Magellan GPS Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Manuals & User Guides

. RoadMate 700 GPS Receiver Manual