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sam fabian Posted on Nov 23, 2011
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Get message that says no detailed maps found that support routing. The nuvi cannot be used without them

Was using it and it just stopped working. I have shut it off and turned it back on and hit the reset button several times.

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You need to attach it to a pc and update the map pack

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My gps says "no

Question: What should I do if my Garmin nuvi or zumo displays the message "No Detailed Maps Found That Support Routing" or "No Map Data Available?"
--> Answer: The "No Detailed Maps Found That Support Routing" or "No Map Data Available" message may appear on your device for 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 see 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
  2. Select Manage Maps
  3. Select Details
  4. The unlock code is located under the Installed Maps.
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Keep getting

It means that your unlock file for you map has either been corrupted or deleted. The file needs to be restored. Please see this link for more information:


http://www.sharc.net/discus/messages/6/250.html?1247812497


- Jim
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Garmin Nuvi ~ No detailed maps found that support routing.

Please see this link for more inforamtion on this problem. I can help you resolve the issue. Your map unlock code is either corrupted or missing.

http://www.sharc.net/discus/messages/6/250.html?1247812497

- Jim
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NO DETAILED MAPS FOUND

Please click on this link to obtain more information on this problem:

http://www.sharc.net/discus/messages/6/250.html?1247812497

- Jim
SHARCNET-USA
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My Garmin nuvi says ''maps unavailable''

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} The "No Detailed Maps Found That Support Routing" message may appear for 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 see 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
  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
Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4
    /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} 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
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"No detailed maps found that support routing".

Please click on this link to obtain more information on this problem:

http://www.sharc.net/discus/messages/6/250.html?1247812497

- Jim
SHARCNET-USA
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No detailed maps found. Help! Please

my email address is ada @ ebucksmail.com.
Can u please help with my sons nuvi 200 that shows no detailed mapsfound. Thanks A Million, Ada.
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