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I have a garmin GPSmap 76 CSx that one of the 4-pins connector pins is broken.......I get power which is great , but I lost serial connection
can I use the mini sd data card to upload new maps and do data transfer - or can I only do that that through the serial port? do you know of any good repair facilities in Boston, MA
You can upload maps using the SD, storing maps fro computer (with SD reader) and putting SD on garmin. Best thing to do is getting the garmin fixed. A broken serial prt may lead to shorts and additional problems on your GPS. Check the last pages of your manual or call one of the following repair shop in Boston:
You can upload maps using the SD, storing maps fro computer (with SD reader) and putting SD on garmin. Best thing to do is getting the garmin fixed. A broken serial prt may lead to shorts and additional problems on your GPS. Check the last pages of your manual or call one of the following repair shop in Boston: electronicequipmentrepair in Boston,
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https://support.garmin.com > en-CA
To transfer user data, such as waypoints, routes, and tracks from the MapSource program to these devices, some additional equipment will be required.
https://support.garmin.com > en-CA
Press and hold Enter · Wait for the New Waypoint screen · Release Enter · Highlight the Coordinates field · Press Enter · Adjust the coordinates as desired with the ...
https://support.garmin.com > en-CA
Before updating device software, it is recommended that you back up user data like waypoints, routes, and tracks. This should be done at regular intervals ...
The 6 pin DIN plug found on the GPSMAP 421s data/power cable (Garmin part number 010-10918-00) is used for the sonar input.
Data transfer from the GPSMAP 421s is easily transferred by memory card. Information about data transfer on the 421s is at about 50 seconds into this video. http://www.youtube.com/gpscity#p/search/6/8ddIgvCAUmI
Real time NMEA data can be transferred using Garmin part number 010-10918-00 wired to a DB-9 serial connector (Instructions are on the cable).
It then can be adapted to USB using a serial to USB adapter. http://www.gpscity.com/gilsson-serial-to-usb-port-4in-adapter-for-pc-and-mac.html
This happens to about 1% of the units I've sold. Sometimes the GPS antenna software reverts to version 0.00 which of course is nothing. Check in the GPS by going: Menu > Menu > Setup > System > Menu to see the versions installed.
Use Garmin WebUpdater (free from Garmin web site) to reload the software and update if necessary - they bring out updates a few times a year - it's all free and very easy to do using WebUpdater.
I would contact Garmin and get their price for a repair. Navigation is too important to trust to a repair that may or may not be correct. Just go to http://www.garmin.com and click on the support tab.
Pull off the battery panel. In-between the 4 pin connector and the battery compartment you will find an 8 digit number.
Note the serial number is different from the unit ID which can be found by using the Garmin Mapsource software tools, or by going to: Menu >> Setup >> System >> Menu >> Software Version
With unit off, press and hold ENTER and PAGE while powering on to perform a master reset.
Doing a master reset will erase and data in the device and restore it to factory defaults. So if you have any waypoints/tracks/routes you may want to back them up first.
You may want to update your mapsoure software first and see if that helps the issue. If not reinstall the software.
oh and double check your micro SD card to make sure its not damaged and is inserted all the way in.
Check the pins at the connector on the back of your unit. Make sure one of them is not bent or broken off. One of the pins on mine is missing about 1/16" of the tip. My boat repair shop says it's the power lead, but Garmin wants $200 for a generic repair.
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guys: book says:
PIN 1 (red) 10-40 volts DC
PIN 2 (black) Ground
PIN 3 (blue) NMEA out Shows this goes to Autopilot/NMEA devise and to RXD positive RXD negative goes to ground (black)
PIN 4 (brown) NMEA in Goes to GBR 21 Beacon Receiver to a blue wire, brown wire on thaat devise goes to PIN 3 and the negative goes to ground
PIN 5 (white) no connection
PIN 6 (Green) no connection
PIN 7 (yellow) goes to alarm low Shows going to negative terminal on alarm relay and positive terminal goes to PIN 1 (red)
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