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My GPS keeps saying cant unlock maps after i already loaded maps on it

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The Garmin Maps require a map unlock code in order for the GPS to be able to open/access it. Since the maps are copyright protected by Garmin you should of recieved the unlock code from Garmin when you purchased the new map update.

Posted on Mar 09, 2010

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