Garmin 760 Problems

Submitted: Saturday, Jun 04, 2011 at 19:28
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Having problems with my 760 keeps locking up particularly when in view map mode not so bad when destination selected
any ideas

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Reply By: Member - John Q (QLD) - Saturday, Jun 04, 2011 at 21:01

Saturday, Jun 04, 2011 at 21:01
Interested in any responses as I'm having a similar problem. It happened after I updated the maps & I contacted Garmin & was told to run the update again to see if that fixed the problem. No luck though.

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Reply By: Member - Ian W1 (QLD) - Saturday, Jun 04, 2011 at 22:10

Saturday, Jun 04, 2011 at 22:10
Hi Oldpop, I've had 3 Nuvi 760's in about 20 months because they kept on freezing up. I rang Garmin and they replaced each one under warranty...no problems. The last one they sent me is still working fine and they sent that one to me about 7-8 month ago. Initially not happy with the product due to reliability but can't complain about the service so try calling them and see if they'll cooperate.
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Saturday, Jun 04, 2011 at 22:59

Saturday, Jun 04, 2011 at 22:59
Had the same with a 3790T, third one is going gangbusters!!!!
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Reply By: oldpop - Sunday, Jun 05, 2011 at 07:04

Sunday, Jun 05, 2011 at 07:04
Thanks for the feed back will see how I go

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Reply By: joe99 - Sunday, Jun 05, 2011 at 12:01

Sunday, Jun 05, 2011 at 12:01
Hi oldpop

I have been using a Garmin 760 as my main navigation device for a few years and found it quite reliable.

Have you checked what firmware version your are running?

To find out, press "Tools", "Settings", "System", "About"

My device shows Software Version 4.80

I have been advised against upgrading to version 4.90 due to reports of lockups.

I believe Garmin did release a version 5.1 but withdrew it akmost immediately due to too many problems.

There is also an issue in that if you update to a new map, the device software often gets updated also.

It is possible to "downgrade" your software to get back to an earlier version, but if you wish to do this I would suggest you seek advice from real experts (such as GPSOz) rather than relying on advice from users such as myself.

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Follow Up By: oldpop - Sunday, Jun 05, 2011 at 15:49

Sunday, Jun 05, 2011 at 15:49
Hi joe99
Just checked the unit it is running 4.90 will see if I can get earlier 4.80 and try that

Thanks for your reply
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Follow Up By: joe99 - Sunday, Jun 05, 2011 at 19:27

Sunday, Jun 05, 2011 at 19:27
Hi
Another thing I should have mentioned is that when you do a "downgrade", your own data (such as favorites) may get deleted so be sure to back up everything first.

If you have trouble finding old software downloads, go to
http://www.gawisp.com/perry/agree.html
and proceed carefully.

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Follow Up By: oldpop - Sunday, Jun 05, 2011 at 19:33

Sunday, Jun 05, 2011 at 19:33
joe99

Thanks very much for that could not find it myself will give it a try

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Follow Up By: oldpop - Monday, Jun 06, 2011 at 16:45

Monday, Jun 06, 2011 at 16:45
joe99

I Installed 4.80 and it looks like it has fixed my dramas
thanks for the info

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