Garmin nuvi 260W GPS Receiver - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

I've looked for free map upgrades for my Garmin and could not find anything. I did find a lifetime map upgrade deal for around $75. It allows you unlimited upgrades for as long as you own the GPS. Go to the garmin site and search NUMaps.

Unfortunately the Garmin Nuvi 260W lacks the capability to save a route. If you are looking for a unit with great Trip Planning (route saving) features, the new Garmin Nuvi 3790T is a great option. I am currently using one and I love it.

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First, do you hear beeps when you press a selection on the screen? If yes, then your speaker is OK and the audio circuits are OK in the unit. Make sure that you have a voice selected in the voice menu. Some units have an audio mixer screen and provide different volume settings for navigation (voice) and system (beeps). maybe the volume for the voice (navigation) is set to off. If you don't hear any beeps when you touch the screen AND you don't hear a voice, make sure that the sound isn't set to be muted. If the sound isn't muted, you may have a defective speaker. More information on audio issues can be found here: SHARCNET USA Out of Warranty GPS Digital Camera Repair

Whenever you see the computer to GPS symbol pop up while using the DC car charger, this is an indication of a loose USB jack (bad connection) between the jack and the printed circuit board. You should only see this symbol when connected to the PC using the USB cable. You should never see it when using the charger. Please see this link for more information and how to have it repaired: SHARCNET USA Out of Warranty GPS Digital Camera Repair

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The reset button on your nuvi will switch the device off. The reset button can be used to switch your device off if the screen is frozen and you are unable to switch the device off by the power button.

To reset a nuvi 2xx:

1. Look at the bottom of the device
2. Locate the small circle with a dot inside (very small)
3. Press the circle to reset the device.

To reset a nuvi 3xx or 6xx:

1. Lift the antenna
2. Locate a button with the word Reset inside
3. Press the button to reset the device.

The device will now switch off.

Sometimes this problem is caused by the power cord not being pushed fully into the back of the satnav even though it feels like it is. Pushing it in further usually solves the problem. If the power cord you're using is not a garmin this could also cause the problem.

Two things :1. First a hard reset. Turn the unit off andunplug it from a power source. Then press and hold the lower right hand corner of the screen. While hold you thumb or finger here turn on the unit until you get the prompt erase all user data, tap yes and allow the unit to restart. Next we need to update the firmware because alot of the original firmware was buggy were the units would freeze up.2. http://www8.garmin.com/products/webupdater/howtoinstall.jsp go to that link and downlaod garmin webupdater and install it. While its downloading connect your unit to your pc via usb cable. Once the program is downloaded and installed, run it and follow the onscreen prompts to update your unit. This should fix your issues with your unit freezing up on you.if this information was helpful please click accept so i may get credit for my time. thank you!

You need to unlock the unit. I had the same problem with one that I have. Try this:

The No Detailed Maps Found That Support Routing message could be due to the following reasons:

• The GPS device is missing it's unlock code
• The maps on the GPS device have been disabled

To determine the cause of the message, touch the screen until the message No Detailed Maps Found That Support Routing disappears.

• If you get a Can't Unlock Maps message following this error remove any microSD / SD cards in the device and follow the instructions below for Retrieving your unlock codes followed by the instructions for Creating an unlock file.

• If you do not get the Can't Unlock Maps message then skip to the instructions for Enabling maps on the GPS device.

Retrieving your unlock codes:

1. Log into your myGarmin account: https://my.garmin.com/mygarmin/customers/myGarminHome.faces
2. Select myMaps.
3. Select Manage Maps.
4. Select the device from the drop down menu.
5. The unlock code is located under the "Maps installed on this device" section.

Creating an unlock code file:

1. Plug your Garmin device into the USB port.
2. Double-Click on My Computer or Computer located on the desktop.
3. Double-Click on the Garmin or nüvi drive.
4. Double-Click on the Garmin folder.
5. Right-Click in a blank space in this window.
6. Move your mouse over the word New.
7. Select Text Document.
8. Press Enter / Return on your keyboard.
9. Double-Click on the New Text Document. This will open the New Text Document in a window called Notepad.
10. Type the unlock code that is listed in the Manage Maps section of your myGarmin account in all upper-case letters with no spaces before or after.
11. Select File.
12. Select Save As.
13. Change the Save As Type to All Files.
14. Type gmapprom.unl in all lower-case letters for the File name.
15. Select Save.
16. Close the Notepad window.
17. Delete the New Text Document file.
18. Disconnect the GPS device from your computer.

*nuvi x70 owners with transatlantic mapping will need to follow the Creating an unlock code file instuctions above for their U.S. mapping and then create another unlock file for their European maps:

1. Plug your Garmin device into the USB port.
2. Double-Click on My Computer or Computer located on the desktop.
3. Double-Click on the Garmin or nüvi drive.
4. Double-Click on the Garmin folder.
5. Right-Click in a blank space in this window.
6. Move your mouse over the word New.
7. Select Text Document.
8. Press Enter / Return on your keyboard.
9. Double-Click on the New Text Document. This will open the New Text Document in a window called Notepad.
10. Type the European unlock code that is listed in the Manage Maps section of your myGarmin account. This will need to be typed in all upper-case letters with no spaces before or after.
11. Select File.
12. Select Save As.
13. Change the Save As Type to All Files.
14. Type gmapprom1.unl in all lower-case letters for the File name.
15. Select Save.
16. Close the Notepad window.
17. Delete the New Text Document file.
18. Disconnect the GPS device from your computer.

Enabling maps on the GPS device:

1. Touch the wrench icon on the Where to/View map screen.
2. Touch Settings.
3. Touch Map.
4. Touch Map Info.
5. Select the checkbox next to the maps to be enabled on the device.

If you continue to receive the No Detailed Maps Found That Support Routing message after completing these steps please contact Garmin Support: http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/us/support/supportcontact

Hello,It is possible as long as the map is Garmin compatible.However even with a trucker navigation map installed, the nuvi 260w will not function as a trucking GPS as the routing and IQ of the nuvi 260w does not have the capability to operate in this manner.The nuvi 260w does not have a trucking mode to allow for the input of specific truck information like truck and trailer length and gross vehicle weight to use as factors on determining the best route for the specific truck/trailer combination.I would recommend using a GPS specifically designed for trucking like the Garmin Dezl.http://www.gpscity.com/garmin-dezl-560lmt.html

http://www.garmin.com/manuals/nuvi200_OwnersManual.pdf

Above is the link to download the manual for the Garmin Nuvi 200 series model, which your unit falls under.

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You need to go into maps settings and you'll see all the installed maps there, click which one you want to use.

Hello,

Which update are you trying to run?
Doing a soft reset on the nuvi will usually get the nuvi up and running.
If there is a reset button on the bottom, press and hold it until the nuvi powers back on. If it does not have the reset button on the bottom, slide and hold the power switch to the left for at least 10 seconds.
Try running the Garmin WebUpdater.
Download and Install WebUpdater.

Hello,

Try doing a soft reset on the nuvi. If there is a reset button on the bottom, press and hold it until the nuvi powers back on. If it does not have the reset button on the bottom, slide and hold the power switch to the left for at least 10 seconds.
You could also try running the Garmin WebUpdater.
Download and Install WebUpdater.

If the problem cannot be resolved, it may be necessary to return the unit to Garmin to claim for warranty.

this usually happens when the maps get unchecked or deleted from the unit, what you need to do is call garmin support at 1-800-800-1020

connect the unit to the computer using a USB data cable and then go to www.garmin.com and register the unit, if your unit is new you get one free update with-in 90 days if outside that time frame you will have to purchase either a one time update for 49.99 or lifetime updates for 89.99

Hello there,
Before you can register your nuvi,you will have to create a user name and password. If you do not have any yet, it is not a problem.
Go to www.garmin.com select the product registration in the support link, it will prompt you for the type of garmin nuvi you have, when you fill in that information, it will give you the garmin web updater link to download for your computer, that is where you will create an account from and password.
Hope this helped you solve the problem. Goodluck Elect_Comp

Go to this link: https://my.garmin.com/mygarmin/registrationGettingStarted.htm?productType=auto&categoryType=AUTO

create account and Register your product