why is that the GPS go into standby mode(ready to use) when its on the car cable, but goes to the typical (pc) storage mode, then standby mode, when using usb cable from a usb socket?
as the car has only one power socket, got to use the usb cable as the other usb port is for mobile phone charging
Gps connection by in car cable vs USB cable
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Gps connection by in car cable vs USB cable
Last edited by gpsnerd on Wed Mar 04, 2015 11:19 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Gps connection by in car cable vs USB cable
Hi buddy!
Please let us know what model GPS you're using...
... long time didn't play God's role... getting rusty! 
If you are using the newer Garmin you have turn on the GPS then plug in the USB charger. It will prompt for Garmin mode or Mass storage mode. For older model (205, 300 ...etc) Plug in the USB cable and let it Boot to Mass storage mode. Remove the USB cable and wait for it to reboot. When you see the unit prompting a message at the bottom of the screen reinsert the USB cable immediately. It will now starts up in the navigation mode.
I made my own USB cable with a 18K Ohm resistor connecting the ID pin to Gnd... It works like any Garmin charger...
Note: you have to turn off the password lock of the unit. It will not work if this is enabled.
Hope this helps.... Cheers!
Please let us know what model GPS you're using...
... long time didn't play God's role... getting rusty! If you are using the newer Garmin you have turn on the GPS then plug in the USB charger. It will prompt for Garmin mode or Mass storage mode. For older model (205, 300 ...etc) Plug in the USB cable and let it Boot to Mass storage mode. Remove the USB cable and wait for it to reboot. When you see the unit prompting a message at the bottom of the screen reinsert the USB cable immediately. It will now starts up in the navigation mode.
I made my own USB cable with a 18K Ohm resistor connecting the ID pin to Gnd... It works like any Garmin charger...
Note: you have to turn off the password lock of the unit. It will not work if this is enabled.
Hope this helps.... Cheers!
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Re: Gps connection by in car cable vs USB cable
still hanging on to nuvi 205w
User of 205 / 205W
Currently using 255W and 205W, 4592 LM
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Re: Gps connection by in car cable vs USB cable
still hanging on to nuvi 255w... 
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Re: Gps connection by in car cable vs USB cable
znorhe wrote:still hanging on to nuvi 255w...
wah, your model slightly newer than mine
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Re: Gps connection by in car cable vs USB cable
I still got a working Nuvi 610 going strong
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Re: Gps connection by in car cable vs USB cable
My Nuvi 300 still working... with a Nokia phone battery inside....
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