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Map Themes

Last post by Phillip Coetser « 2017-09-08T10:25:54+02:00

by Phillip Coetser » 2017-09-08T10:25:54+02:00

Hi guys, Phillip. I want to share this information with you, with regards to map themes, found on all Garmin PND'S.

Changing the theme on mine...

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Last post by Phillip Coetser
2017-09-08T10:25:54+02:00
Pnd Usb Cable

Last post by Phillip Coetser « 2017-04-30T13:27:19+02:00

by Phillip Coetser » 2017-04-30T13:27:19+02:00

Hi guys, Phillip. Another lesson learned by myself today is :oops: :oops: , to always use the original Garmin usb cable for connecting your PND to a...

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Last post by Phillip Coetser
2017-04-30T13:27:19+02:00
New RHD Data For March

Last post by Jan Horn « 2017-03-16T15:03:02+02:00
Replies: 6
by Phillip Coetser » 2017-03-05T14:07:29+02:00

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65034.png Hi Guys, Phillip. In need of some help. I wonder if there's a technical glitch with this months RHD data. The reason I'm asking is, I've...

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Thanks Phil. your appreciation means a lot to us. Subsequent to the above post Frans has updated the Toll files with the new toll tariffs and the gpi...

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Last post by Jan Horn
2017-03-16T15:03:02+02:00
Updating map source software

Last post by Robsan « 2017-02-24T19:40:35+02:00
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by Robsan » 2017-02-23T19:31:44+02:00

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Hi,
i need some advice, when I open map source and check for up dates it gives a message update available, i install the up date. when I open map...

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Hi Phillip,
Followed your advice and re installed it now it works, what happened is when I opened help it searched fora update found one and...

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Last post by Robsan
2017-02-24T19:40:35+02:00
Garmin DriveSmart and Smartlink Connection issues

Last post by Shanil « 2017-01-18T16:21:04+02:00

by Shanil » 2017-01-18T16:21:04+02:00

Hi Guys,

Ive been interested in the DriveSmart model for awhile now but it seems as if many users on Amazon have experienced connection issues with...

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Last post by Shanil
2017-01-18T16:21:04+02:00
Smart phone link App Speed Cameras

Last post by Shanil « 2017-01-18T16:14:40+02:00

by Shanil » 2017-01-18T16:14:40+02:00

Hi Guys,

Newbie here. I have a Nuvi 2497 LMT and have really enjoyed using the smartphone link app with it. The HERE search function and real time...

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Last post by Shanil
2017-01-18T16:14:40+02:00
Nuvi Rebooting

Last post by Robsan « 2016-11-24T19:04:22+02:00
Replies: 7
by jd.koekemoer » 2016-09-15T14:51:56+02:00

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Hi,
I've had a Garmin since the beginning almost, and remember sending Garmap the first list to work off for the new POI's of camera's etc. It's what...

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Hi JD,
I had a problem with my nuvi it was under warranty and they exchanged it for a better model I asked the guy about my wife's nuvi which the...

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Last post by Robsan
2016-11-24T19:04:22+02:00
Strange behavior of my Nuvi

Last post by Phillip Coetser « 2016-09-01T13:30:47+02:00
Replies: 12
by Phillip Coetser » 2016-08-31T12:45:39+02:00
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Hi guys, Phillip. I have'nt posted anything for quite a while on the forum, but still reading the posts on the forum. A strange phenomenom has now...

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Yes Jan, you are right. As you and I mentioned earlier a trip to Garmin would be the best
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Last post by Phillip Coetser
2016-09-01T13:30:47+02:00
Hardwiring Nuvi 2495

Last post by Jan Horn « 2016-04-07T09:36:56+02:00
Replies: 5
by DSouter » 2016-04-05T16:03:41+02:00

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Anyone found a way to hardwire a Nuvi 2495 direct into a cars electrics. I find the cigarette plug too unreliable - on bumpy road it doesn't always...

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Thanks for sharring the comments by Jacques of Garmin.

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Last post by Jan Horn
2016-04-07T09:36:56+02:00
More than one url/link on existing poi

Last post by Phillip Coetser « 2016-01-29T16:56:31+02:00
Replies: 7
by Phillip Coetser » 2016-01-28T16:30:48+02:00

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Hi guys, Phillip. Is there a program, or a method available for linking more than one image to an existing poi? Currently, basecamp, mapsource only...

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Hi guys, attached a pdf file for the above subject. Hope it helps.

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Last post by Phillip Coetser
2016-01-29T16:56:31+02:00
What is best GPS navigation software out there?

Last post by chrispie « 2016-01-16T23:17:46+02:00

by chrispie » 2016-01-16T23:17:46+02:00

I recently bought myself an android GPS DVD navigations system which replaced my IGO8 maps running on a WIN CE system.

The new unit has WIFI so I...

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Last post by chrispie
2016-01-16T23:17:46+02:00
Updating of NavNGo iGO 8 maps problem?

Last post by chrispie « 2016-01-16T23:07:40+02:00

by chrispie » 2016-01-16T23:07:40+02:00

Hi,

I am trying to update my NavNGo iGO 8 maps that I use from an SD card on my DVD car navigation system that is running WIN CE 6. The radio is a...

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Last post by chrispie
2016-01-16T23:07:40+02:00
Garmin GPSmap 62s Communication error

Last post by F.Viljoen « 2016-01-04T18:11:58+02:00
Replies: 4
by Riaan Opperman » 2015-12-30T17:22:05+02:00

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Hi All,

I have a GPSmap 62s and it has lately been throughing a communicating error when I connect it to Basecamp. Everything still seems to work...

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99% corrupt waypoint.
Use Notepad++ to edit the gpx file.
There should only be 1 empty line between a waypoint and the next one.
With that kind of...

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Last post by F.Viljoen
2016-01-04T18:11:58+02:00
Fc and Mt files

Last post by F.Viljoen « 2015-11-21T05:28:51+02:00
Replies: 12
by Robsan » 2015-11-16T19:46:48+02:00
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Hi,
Can any body give me advice I loaded the RHD on my sons nuvi 200, the problem is as soon as I load it, it also loads the Fc and Mt on my...

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As daar maps op die kaart is, NEE, hoekom deur al die pt gaan om dit weer te laai?
Ons wil eers sien wat alles op die SD kaart is, en dan 'n besluit...
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Last post by F.Viljoen
2015-11-21T05:28:51+02:00
Windows 10 with Edge as a browser

Last post by Jan Horn « 2015-10-11T22:23:02+02:00

by Jan Horn » 2015-10-11T22:23:02+02:00

Updating to Widows 10 results in a switch in Browser to Edge. Those that have switch will have noticed that the spellcheck feature is no longer...

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Last post by Jan Horn
2015-10-11T22:23:02+02:00
Editing a .gpi file

Last post by Phillip Coetser « 2015-10-06T06:19:47+02:00
Replies: 3
by Phillip Coetser » 2015-10-05T12:16:36+02:00

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Hi guys, Phillip. Does anyone of the of the administrators have a program that can edit a .gpi file? I've got a .gpi file, that I would like change...

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Dankie aan Frans en Jan, vir die inligting. Ek gaan die advies probeer.

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Last post by Phillip Coetser
2015-10-06T06:19:47+02:00
Garmin Communicator Browser plug-in

Last post by Jan Horn « 2015-10-01T14:53:03+02:00
Replies: 3
by ivanleon » 2015-03-18T10:42:46+02:00

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This morning, after doing firmware updates on my Garmin Nuvi 55LM, I noticed that, when accessing the MyGarmin website with either Chrome or Firefox,...

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Edge users can still download the gpi files by taking the open with Internet Explorer option befor opening the download forum. Make sure you turnoff...

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Last post by Jan Horn
2015-10-01T14:53:03+02:00
Mobile cam's not showing on Gps

Last post by F.Viljoen « 2015-03-05T19:36:25+02:00
Replies: 3
by Phillip Coetser » 2015-03-05T09:47:42+02:00

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Hi Guys, Phillip again. With the latest download of Rhd data, installed to my gps, I tried to manually locate the new mobile cams on my gps, at...

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No No No No :grin:

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Last post by F.Viljoen
2015-03-05T19:36:25+02:00
Route Calculating City Navigator

Last post by Jan Horn « 2014-12-03T13:19:59+02:00
Replies: 21
by Hannes » 2014-11-25T14:58:00+02:00
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Good day, I have experienced some weird route calculations with my Nuvi 3760 with CN NT 2013.4 and Zumo with CN NT 2014.40.
When driving from...

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Joe I think you misread the reason Phillip is looking at Garmap on a SD card. His nuvi has got CN maps loaded but he is unhappy with map accuracy...
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Last post by Jan Horn
2014-12-03T13:19:59+02:00
ecoRoute HD

Last post by fugglefeet « 2014-11-13T18:56:49+02:00
Replies: 11
by Robsan » 2013-11-13T19:04:18+02:00
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Hi,
Ek wil net graag inligting kry oor die ecoRoute HD, is daar iemand wat dit gebruik werk dit, is dit die geld werd om aanteskaf, ek het n 2004 Kia...

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Hi Swannie,

That is nice to hear. Maybe I should ask Robsan if I can pay him a visit to see if it'll work with my car and GPSr (2010 Audi A4 and...
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Last post by fugglefeet
2014-11-13T18:56:49+02:00
Nuvi 3790 - At the pump currency Issue

Last post by F.Viljoen « 2014-06-08T19:04:35+02:00
Replies: 1
by MAV1 » 2014-06-08T16:20:57+02:00

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Afternoon guys, a few months back I updated the software / firmware to the latest for this model. However, when I try to set the price of fuel in the...

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It could be that a hard reset was done and when powering up afterwards, the default country was not changed to South Africa.
Look in your explorer...

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Last post by F.Viljoen
2014-06-08T19:04:35+02:00
POI's comment appears twice on SD card

Last post by fugglefeet « 2014-05-17T16:44:30+02:00
Replies: 7
by Phillip Coetser » 2014-05-15T16:33:41+02:00

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Hi guys, Phillip again. I need help with my Poi's, please. In mapsource, I plot a poi, in waypoint properties, add a comment and photo to the...

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:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

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Last post by fugglefeet
2014-05-17T16:44:30+02:00
Urgent help needed

Last post by Jan Horn « 2014-04-29T11:44:33+02:00
Replies: 10
by Robsan » 2014-04-26T07:56:06+02:00
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Hi,
I wonder if some one can give advice, Last night while updating my garmin with the new map 5 minutes before completion we had an power outage for...

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Thanks Eddie. Is has become a vicious circle, fixing one problem creates another somewhere else. Map updater seem to be the better option at this...
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Last post by Jan Horn
2014-04-29T11:44:33+02:00
Garmin Express

Last post by Robsan « 2014-03-16T12:56:34+02:00
Replies: 3
by Robsan » 2014-03-15T22:31:39+02:00

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Kan iemand raad gee ek sukkel om city nav 2014.4 af te laai met op rekenaar en GPS ek kry n error boodskap wat se daar is n probleem met die...

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Dankie Jan ek het reg gekom met map up dater
groete
Robert

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Last post by Robsan
2014-03-16T12:56:34+02:00
Which batteries to use?

Last post by Jan Horn « 2014-03-05T20:15:10+02:00
Replies: 22
by Spanner » 2014-03-01T19:59:36+02:00
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Thanks guys, I managed to load the maps as instructed by going to the directory on the CD under Topo Maps instead of the main setup file on the route...

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A few tips to extend the life of rechargeable batteries

Do's
•DO follow the manufacturer’s directions carefully for battery storage and care, and...
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2014-03-05T20:15:10+02:00

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