My Nuvi 1490 will not connect to my laptop when using a USB cable, I have tried four different cables now, they all power the satnav but I cannot get it to register as a device and so cannot update the maps. Any ideas please? I'm sure it worked before, apparently an icon should appear on the satnav to show it is connected.
Garmin Nuvi Not Recognised
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chrisr
, Sep 15 2014 10:12 am
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Posted 15 September 2014 - 10:12 am
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Posted 15 September 2014 - 10:19 am
Hmmm , Im not the best person with leccy stuff but do remember it took me a few attempts for it to recognise my Nav. Can you plug it into another pc/laptop? and is it registered ?
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Posted 15 September 2014 - 10:22 am
Tried different laptop and reinstalling Garmin Express Rob, still nothing.
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Posted 15 September 2014 - 10:27 am
Sure you have a data cable an not just a charge cable?
Unlikely that you have 4 charge only tho.
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Posted 15 September 2014 - 10:52 am
I have to plug my satnav into pc first, then power up satnav for it to know what's happening. If I try to connect with satnav already switched on it don't get recognised. Just a thought.
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Posted 15 September 2014 - 01:26 pm
Same issue on different laptops / PC's does imply an issue with the Satnav not the cable / PC
It could be PICNIC of course 
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Posted 15 September 2014 - 04:40 pm
It probably is PICNIC, but I'm sure it just connected itself when I first bought the lifetime maps.
Anyway, it'll be TOAST if it doesn't work soon! GRRRRRR!
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Posted 15 September 2014 - 06:17 pm
There are a few callback/uninstall of Microsoft updates.
In Germany, also A few users have problems with Garmin GPS devices.
It is in detail the following updates, all of 12 August 2014:
KB2982791 (= security update!)
and the non-security updates:
KB2970228; KB2975719; KB2975331
For more information please search on Google.
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Posted 16 September 2014 - 11:48 am
Is there a visual difference between a power and a data cable, one of the leads has
a plastic cylinder shape near one end, the others are just normal cable.
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Posted 16 September 2014 - 02:28 pm
A Ferrite core as a filter against external radio frequency is in the plastic.
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Posted 16 September 2014 - 08:39 pm
Maybe try some contact cleaner on the Nuvi socket?
My Zumo often doesn't connect on the bike holder and I have to give it a clean for it to start charging again
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Posted 16 September 2014 - 09:37 pm
Phone Garmin they are excellent with their service and information they will talk you through it on the phone.
They have never asked how long I have had the unit they just try to help.
They have never asked how long I have had the unit they just try to help.
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Posted 16 September 2014 - 09:39 pm
Pins 1 n 4 charge other 2 are data.
With a dodgy data cable your gear may charge but not be recognised by computer. Your PC will not see your sat navigation with a charge cable but will charge it unless faulted.
Externally there seems to be no difference, some have logos an some don't, generally the cable originally supplied is a data type. thar don't mean it ain't bust tho.
With a dodgy data cable your gear may charge but not be recognised by computer. Your PC will not see your sat navigation with a charge cable but will charge it unless faulted.
Externally there seems to be no difference, some have logos an some don't, generally the cable originally supplied is a data type. thar don't mean it ain't bust tho.
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