20 Most Recent Magellan Maestro 3225 Car GPS Receiver Questions & Answers

Two exact solutions to this problem. I'm a electrical engineer and have figured Magellan GPS chargers out(sneaky you know what's..)
OK.
1) Mini USB ports wear out. They do have spring loaded gold connections, but over time, dirt gets in there and causes a loss of connectivity, so take care of them and try and clean them if they need it.
2.) Magellan GPS auto chargers are not standard chargers. They use what's called a USB 2.0 Mini-B "TYPE-A" plug. The "type-A" is important. There are 5 little pins inside that mini connector. 1:Power, 2:Data -, 3:Data +, 4:Ground, and 5:Ground. That #4 ground is important(that's what makes their charge cable unique). A regular Mini-B USB cable (like the one you connect to your computer) does not have pin-4 (ground) connected. It's left floating in plastic. So you can spend your hard earned money (like I did) and buy a bunch of USB cables trying to find one to work, but it has to be USB 2.0 mini-B TYPE-A..don't forget. Also, the Magellan charger pushes 5.2 V at a short circuit current of 1.9 Amps. That's a lot of power. Standard chargers push about 500mA to 900mA of current. The higher the current, the faster the charge. But the main trick that Magellan uses is the damn TYPE-A cables. If you don't use type A. You'll get that message "you have connected to a USB..yada..yada...yada.." , bunch of milkylickers over there at Magellan.

You will either need to replace the GPS or send it in for repair. The cost to repair is in most cases prohibitive.

Create an account on their website and download the firmware update. It is free and I have done it.

Go to Retrevo.com. They have manuals for practically everything for free.

Plug it into a computer and down load updates and drivers.

You will have to go too www.magellangps.com and get the european map download.

Hello,

GPS systems are standard features in many new vehicle . A GPS system communicates with satellites to provide directions through unfamiliar locations. However, older vehicles don't come with GPS, and many drivers purchase aftermarket systems for their vehicles. Installing a GPS system in your vehicle can increase its value and help make traveling a much more enjoyable experience.

Instructions And Materials Needed Below.

• Plastic putty knife,Flat and Phillips screwdriver set,Wrench set,GPS system

1. Slip the edge of a plastic putty knife under the edge of the radio face and lift the plastic housing off. Most aftermarket GPS systems incorporate a radio or CD player to replace the old stereo.
   
2. Loosen the bolts on the left and right side of the stereo and pull it gently out of the dashboard. Unplug the connections at the back of the stereo and unscrew the mounting bracket on each side.
   
3. Connect the mounting bracket from the stereo to the sides of the GPS system. If you've purchased the correct GPS unit for the make and model of your vehicle, the bracket will attach with just a screwdriver.
   
4. Plug the wires into the back of the GPS system and slide the unit back into the dashboard. The ports on the back of the unit will be color-coded to correspond with the proper wire plugs, so there is no confusion when connecting the unit.
   
5. Secure the GPS unit by inserting the bolts back into the bracket and tightening them with the wrench. Replace the plastic cover over the face of the unit and press it down until the plastic holders click into place. Turn the vehicle on and follow the instructions on the screen to program your new GPS system.
   

Good Luck.

If it won't connect then about all you can try is a hard reset. That will force it to reload all of the applications and reset it back to factory default condition. You would loose any waypoints and routes etc that you haven't saved but it should work just fine after that.

Hello,

You will need to reset your device, Locate the button marked "Reset" on the left, right or bottom of the unit.
Using a thin object, such as a paper clip, depress the button for two to three seconds. The unit should reset.
If the unit does not reset, immediately press the button again and hold it for up to 10 seconds.

Take care.

make sure the charger is working,use a test meter and if it has power then leave it plugged in for 24 hrs to overcome the internal resistance of the battery ,if that doesnt work then as they can be bought for 97euros in our local big electrical retailers just bin it and buy a new one ,you could try taking it apart and looking at the switch and by passing it if its not working but in all honesty these things are made in china for a price and its just not worth the effort

Try a hard reset, is your charger working properly? Try charging with the Car charger and also through the USB port on your computer.

No worries!
Your manual can be found here:

http://www.magellangps.com/assets/manuals/maestro_3225_manual_en.pdf

Hope this helps.

Not with Magellan - they are too cheap -