Not seeming to read SD map Data Card anymore

You do not give very much information to go on.
Perhaps you have downloaded some data such as routing or some other details from your computer via "MapSource". If so AND you have a mini SD card in the GPS, you have overwritten the SD card with the data from MapSource ...the map data on the SD card is now gone!
But the MapSource Data remains.
If you have copied the original data on the SD card, just copy and paste to re-place it.
If NOT you will need to contact Garmin to get a new SD data card.

What you have to do to prevent this in the future is to temporarily remove the Data Card from the Garmin GPS, then download the MapSource data from your computer. Then the MapSource Data goes to the GPS on-board memory.

you need to reload the firmware in the unit and reload the map data on the SD card, this will fix your issues. as finedrive is not around anymore, here are the files:

here is the link to the instructions and install data.

http://www.flyupload.com/?fid=951808

install data

http://www.flyupload.com/?fid=6960824

and the map data


http://www.flyupload.com/?fid=9768281
See this solution; it was posted on Fixya:

Thanks
Iqbal

one solution is to visit C&C wireless and pay over $100 for a map update or even send them your unit for even more $. see http://www.finedrive-acc.com/shop.cart?action=ITEM&prod_id=F400-08CP

The other solution was to send it to Fine Digital but they closed their doors in the US so they no longer support us customers. Because of this I made a DVD with map data I purchased from them before they closed and I added much better instructions; this DVD updates the firmware in the unit and loads the last map data issued to the SD card. you would need a PC with a DVD drive and SD card reader to use it. you can find these DVDs on ebay for $18 which basically covers my costs only.

you will need a 1gb sd card, for the data one solution is to visit C&C wireless and pay over $100 for a map update or even send them your unit for even more $. see http://www.finedrive-acc.com/shop.cart?action=ITEM&prod_id=F400-08CP

The other solution was to send it to Fine Digital but they closed their doors in the US so they no longer support us customers. Because of this I made a DVD with map data I purchased from them before they closed and I added much better instructions; this DVD updates the firmware in the unit and loads the last map data issued to the SD card. you would need a PC with a DVD drive and SD card reader to use it. you can find these DVDs on ebay for $18 which basically covers my costs only.

oops, not good. the map data you get has to match the firmware or you will get an error. the only way to be sure is to reload both.

C&C wireless sells an upgrade for $109. I created my own with the last map data fine digital issued before closing in the US, I added a bug fix and created instructions and sell this dvd on ebay for $18 plus shipping.. will be posting some there this week...

yes,

first do a backup of ure maps, then format the card , try all the possibilities , fat , fat32 , one of the must work , then after formating , put the maps back on the card , and the gps will read the card

Ok So I now have these 2 files on my pc, virus free. One is the Map_SD and one is the Install_SD. I unzipped them to folders of the same name.

Can I simply copy and paste both folders into a 1gb sd card and it will work ( I have to buy an sd card so Id like to make sure)

Thanks

these should still work...


http://www.flyupload.com/?fid=951808

install data

http://www.flyupload.com/?fid=6960824

and the map data


http://www.flyupload.com/?fid=9768281

as finedrive is not supporting their customers, I posted these files for download, the links should still work.

http://www.flyupload.com/?fid=951808

install data

http://www.flyupload.com/?fid=6960824

and the map data


http://www.flyupload.com/?fid=9768281

you need to reload the firmware in the unit and reload the map data on the SD card, this will fix your issues. as finedrive is not around anymore, here are the files:

here is the link to the instructions and install data.

http://www.flyupload.com/?fid=951808

install data

http://www.flyupload.com/?fid=6960824

and the map data


http://www.flyupload.com/?fid=9768281