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I have 2 Garmin 72's and they are shutting down with a black line through the screen. Anyone been having this problem?? I thought it was a power problem but it still happens with fresh batteries . I think it might be some kind of programming fault. Any help would be appreciated !!
Mine is doing the same thing. Last Saturday I would take a battery out to clear it after several times it finally stayed on. When did yours start, the first time I noticed it was a few months ago and the same day a friend of mine said his 76 done the same thing but his hasnt done it since. Saturday is the third time for mine,I figured it was going bad. I am going to send Garmin email.
Greenwing,
Mine started about a month ago. I was bragging to a friend that I have never had any problems and he said his was black lining and the next day it started happening to mine. Another friend is black lining also. I read a post somewhere else and they think it has something to do with the wass algorithim programing. I looked at Garmins web site and could not find anything on this issue. I might call and see what they say!!
I have a friend that just called me yesterday and was telling me about the same problem with his 72. I have one also and would be lost if it went out tho I do have a printed copy of all my #'s. Let us know what you hear from Garmin.
I havent emailed them yet, I am going to try and call Monday. I would suggest downloading EasyGPS to back up your waypoints that way if they quit completely you can send them to a new unit.
Strange! My fishing buddy came in today and said his Garmin 72 had quit. There must be something in the air. (space) I guess it could be a virus or Aliens. He is looking to get another Garmin (76) this time. He likes the brand. I do wonder about all the trouble in just the last month or so to the units.
THE BANDIT
Hey Bandit the other day my 76 was having accuracy problems. I have the accuracy displayed on the map page and it would go from 15ft to 49ft to 30ft it acted like it couldnt lock onto the signal. My 72 that same day was showing 7ft accuracy and never varied much at all. This makes me wonder if all Garmin units are having problems. I forgot to call today will try again tomorrow.
I talked to Mark with Garmin today. Garmin is aware of the problem and they are working on a fix. According to Mark the U.S. government reprogrammed the WASS satelite and it is creating algorithimic errors in the 72 & 76 Garmin GPS. The solution they told me is to disable the WASS setting and I told him that was not going to be much help with the accuracy. He said they were working on an update and to keep checking their web site the next few weeks. We shall see!!!! I have been taking the batteries out a few times till it stays on . I have an old sport trac that is working ok so far for backup.Hope this info helps.
My 72 acted up all day today and my 76 seemed to 20ft off everything I would have to start doing circles with my trolling motor to find my brushpiles today. If Garmin doesnt come up with a fix soon I am going to buy a Lowrance or Magellen to try.
Will it work on a mac? So many thing are made only for micro$oft and will not wok on a mac. Were is the best place to get cables?Quote:
Originally Posted by Greenwing
My GPS 72 did the vertical line thing yesterday and I had to pull the batteries to turn it off and then I disabled WAAS and keep fishing however it sure was harder to find my stumps etc. I have a friends GPS 76 and just went into the yard and it didn't do it but was only out there for about 5 mins. Will try again with my 72. (on edit) Looked at the 76 and it already had WAAS disabled so I enabled it and left both outside, the 72 went down again but the 76 is still going, thats with WAAS enabled. Will leave out for an hour and check again. I like Garmin units and don't need mapping so what to get if I replace.
SteveJ,
I downloaded Garmins WebUpdater and used a cable I got off of EBAY cheap. I ran the updater plugged in and turned the 72 on and it found the unit but there are still no updates. I did see a Mac option for downloading the Webupdater.http://www8.garmin.com/support/colle...t=999-99999-27 Cables for 72. http://search.ebay.com/search/search...fsop=32&fsoo=2 Take care.
I just checked their website I dont think it will work for Mac. I would check EBAY for cables. Went fishing yesterday my 72 never went out once.Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveJ
Mine was fine yesterday to start out with. But it also started out with the line thing when I was quiting.
Also would get on a waypoint. And nothing was there. Sure made it hard to find brush.
Pete
Please contact Garmin Support. Maybe the more we bug them the faster we get a fix.
http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/sit...supportcontact Thanks !
I have sent them 2 e-mails so far. Asked about the problem and another asking about hooking up to my mac. Been kind of looking at other Garmins but sure don't know what to get if they don't fix this. I have heard these guys have a good rep for cables etc.
http://www.gilsson.com/
Still no results from Garmin. Fish are bitting and my Garmin 72 is still messed up. Maybe a different company next time !!! Here is what they have said so far :
Buddy,
Thank you for contacting Garmin International.
This is something that we are currently working on with a software update. This problem is caused by the use of WAAS. As a workaround to get your unit to work, you will need to turn off WAAS. To do this you will need to hit the menu button twice to get to the main menu. Now choose the option for setup and press enter. Now you will need to go down two times and highlight the option under WAAS, it probably says enabled right now. We need to change this to disabled. After you change that it will not freeze up on you anymore. We are working on a fix to address this however at this time we do not know when it will be available. Please let me know if you have any additional questions.
With Best Regards,
Josh H
Product Support Specialist
2nd Shift Marine Team
Garmin International
I like my Garmin so I have been thinking about a GPS 76map, has anyone had any problems with those with the fixed satellite and the new one?
SteveJ,
My understanding is the Garmin 72 & 76 are doing the same thing. When I talked to Mark at Garmin he said the fix would be for both. I don't know about all the other ones . Maybe someone who has one will say something.
I have 2 GPSMAP 76S and have not had any problems......yet
My maps 76 C has worked right the last 3 trips. Go guess it was just a bad day for me on the 24th.
Pete
This happened to me back in January when I had my 76 in the truck and was going down the road. It happened several times, and never since. I was thinking it was interference from the trucker's CBs on the highway. Again, no problems in months, WAAS or not.
Joe
Mine is doing the same thing, i have to take the batteries out a few times for it to work right. My Garmin 598 is working fine
My granddaughter's boyfriend hooked my GPS 72,76 and my new GPSMap 76Cx to his PC, I have a mac and no series port, and downloaded all the up-dates and etc. here Garmin: Updates & Downloads and I have not had any troubles since even with WAAS enabled. Try it, maybe it will cure your ills. You back home and fishing DI? Glad you made it back.