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[MDP]

Wondering if anyone has had experience with Older Garmin GPS units not locking onto satellites and if so is there a good remidy to fix the problem. I currently have a Garmin 492 that will come on fine but will not lock onto satellites. I have tried the soft reset stated on the Garmin website and it worked for a few days then quit again. Garmin also has a software update via SD card for $50.00. Does this work? Thanks

 

[Brent]

Which version?
3.30 according to gamin fixed satellite acquisition

 

[Brent]

You can update it for free
Go to Garmin site for directions
Download files...extract them and copy to card
I buy USB sd and other memory card readers from meritline.com for $3 with free shipping

 

[MDP]

At work and not sure with version currently installed. Unit was purchased in 2006 and has never been updated. If I am going to spend the $ to update I would like to know if this resolves the issue. Thanks

 

[MDP]

Brent
How do you get the aftermarket readers to work with the Garmin products. I have read that one must use Garmin exclusive products.

 

[Brent]

I download the update files to my computer, extract them if needed, copy to SD card then place card in unit and install
My computer does not have a Sd card reader / writer so I bought portable ones

 

[Brent]

Why am I not able to acquire satellites with my GPSMAP 292/298, 392/398, or 492/498 device?

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02/24/2011

There could be a few causes of the device not acquiring satellites. If the device has moved a large distance since the last time it has acquired satellites or has been turned off for longer than a few weeks or months, the device may not be able to acquire the satellites correctly.

The first troubleshooting step is to perform an AutoLocate procedure. This procedure will clear the device's memory of previous satellite information, and try to download new information.

Note: This will not clear any user data like waypoints, routes, and tracks.

To perform the AutoLocate procedure, please follow these steps:

Start with the device powered OFF
Press and hold the Page button and Power ON the device
Continue to hold both the Page and Power button until the I Agree button is highlighted in the lower right corner of the screen
Press the Enter button

The device should now switch to the GPS satellite screen. Leave the device in clear view of the sky for at least 10-20 minutes to acquire satellites. If the device acquires the satellites before 20 minutes, the device can be used or powered off.

If the AutoLocate procedure does not correct the issue, the next step is to update the internal operating software of the device to the latest version. Please refer to the FAQ titled "How do I update the internal operating software of my GPSMAP 292/298, 392/398, or 492/498 device?" for more information.

Referenced Links:

https://buy.garmin.com/support/searchSu ... tm?caseId={9543b1a0-edfb-11df-ea12-000000000000}

 

[warthog5]

I buy USB sd and other memory card readers from meritline.com for $3 with free shipping

Nope....That will not work....492 takes old style garmin card.

Here is a pix of the card and reader. The latest OS system that it will work with is Windows XP....Will NOT work with Windows 7 or 8.

I own a few 492's....I like them...They were good machines. I have one laying around and 1 in service.

 

[Brent]

Thanks
I stand corrected

 

[BradH]

Garmin also has a software update via SD card for $50.00. Does this work? Thanks

I thought it was a $50 deposit? The udate worked wonders for my older 172C.

 

[MDP]

Thanks to all. I have spoken with Garmin support and they are sending me the card with the update. $50.00 deposit which i get back ion returning the card.

 

[MDP]

Update. Installed the software update from Garmin and the unit works like new again.