Garmin 200w wont download the update!!!

James.uk · 31st July 2013, 13:53

As above, I have paid for the lifetime updates with Garmin, but my PC wont-cant recognise the Garmin unit?

First of all it said I needed more space and to add a card, I plugged in a 4 gig card, it then said not enuff room? So I found and 8 gig and plugged that in, it then said it was downloading.... 3 hours later the garmin name on the unit started flashing, so I checked the device manager and it had the yellow asterisk and informed me the unit had not been installed and may not be working!!!!!!

I then tried various ways to get it going, unplugged all other USB leads, tried usb2 and usb3, rebooted, etc, then I got a pop up saying the battery was flat, please return the unit to Garmin for a free fit new one??

So... I bought a dedicated Garmin usb lead, and have sent the unit back for a new battery to be fitted.

What I need to know is, how do I get my PC to "recognise" the unit when I plug it in again??? Anyone know? Thank you.....

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Mark2000cc · 31st July 2013, 13:57

It should automatically install the drivers when first plugged in, maybe it was just a faulty one, just like my hoodie...

James.uk · 31st July 2013, 14:12

Well I did include a note asking the techies at Garmin to install the updates for me when they replace the batteries, but I'm not holding my breath! innit..

So I will need to get my PC to install the garmin unit. And up till now, it wont!

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Mark2000cc · 31st July 2013, 14:16

They should install the updates as a matter of course tbh

Avulon · 31st July 2013, 14:57

Return to manufacturer to change a flat battery? a dead battery maybe, but just for a flat one? does it not recharge?

31st July 2013, 13:53	#1
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Garmin 200w wont download the update!!! As above, I have paid for the lifetime updates with Garmin, but my PC wont-cant recognise the Garmin unit? First of all it said I needed more space and to add a card, I plugged in a 4 gig card, it then said not enuff room? So I found and 8 gig and plugged that in, it then said it was downloading.... 3 hours later the garmin name on the unit started flashing, so I checked the device manager and it had the yellow asterisk and informed me the unit had not been installed and may not be working!!!!!! I then tried various ways to get it going, unplugged all other USB leads, tried usb2 and usb3, rebooted, etc, then I got a pop up saying the battery was flat, please return the unit to Garmin for a free fit new one?? So... I bought a dedicated Garmin usb lead, and have sent the unit back for a new battery to be fitted. What I need to know is, how do I get my PC to "recognise" the unit when I plug it in again??? Anyone know? Thank you..... ...

31st July 2013, 13:57	#2
Mark2000cc This is my second home MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sutton in ashfield Posts: 6,751 Thanks: 1,017 Thanked 699 Times in 501 Posts	It should automatically install the drivers when first plugged in, maybe it was just a faulty one, just like my hoodie... __________________ http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/...b595c11ba6.jpgStill going strong!

31st July 2013, 14:16	#4
Mark2000cc This is my second home MG ZT CDTI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sutton in ashfield Posts: 6,751 Thanks: 1,017 Thanked 699 Times in 501 Posts	They should install the updates as a matter of course tbh __________________ http://i1151.photobucket.com/albums/...b595c11ba6.jpgStill going strong!

31st July 2013, 14:57	#5
Avulon This is my second home 1.8t Tourer Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tanelorn Posts: 4,830 Thanks: 956 Thanked 1,148 Times in 916 Posts	Return to manufacturer to change a flat battery? a dead battery maybe, but just for a flat one? does it not recharge? __________________ Need a T4 ?: T4 Owners Map thanks to Stevestrat ( use at your own risk) Where?: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanelorn Mods/Retrofits: PCV vortex 'filter'; bluetooth; inline thermostat; reversing sensors; plenum spyhole ; headlamp washers ; Diy mp3 player replacing CD multichanger; FBH with remote; Headlamp washers; black/chrome front grille, rear blind; Xenon projectors To do: puddle lights; 2 Din cd/nav to fit; boot release button

31st July 2013, 14:12	#3
James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Well I did include a note asking the techies at Garmin to install the updates for me when they replace the batteries, but I'm not holding my breath! innit.. So I will need to get my PC to install the garmin unit. And up till now, it wont! .. ...