Sat Nav woes!

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Xantia-nut
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Sat Nav woes!

#1 Post by Xantia-nut »

Ay up!

Long shot here but does anyone know how to sort out my Garmin Nuvi Satnav? I've forgotten the %$&# PIN code!
If in doubt, give it a clout!

If that don't work, fetch a bigger 'ammer!

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mil1194
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#2 Post by mil1194 »

Normally google is your friend - sorry if this is simplistic... ;-)
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#3 Post by hobby »

Don't know if it works...

http://www.kgbanswers.co.uk/on-a-garmin ... e/16102495

Or another search shows that Garmin will do it for you if its not stolen(!)... :mrgreen:

(Both from a Google search! ;) )
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#4 Post by Xantia-nut »

Ay up!

I remembered the code last night and sorted it. At the same time I changed the code to one I can remember!

Thanks, lads.
If in doubt, give it a clout!

If that don't work, fetch a bigger 'ammer!

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Pilkie
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#5 Post by Pilkie »

I was gonna suggest a BIG hammer,a bin,and then buy a proper map!
Ive been a delivery driver for the last 15yrs and never had the need for one!!
I have good maps,a phone if there is a signal and a gob to ask with! ;)
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1970 Triumph TR6pi,original UK car in Damson.
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Maaarrghk
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#6 Post by Maaarrghk »

I know where your coming from Pilkie, having been a door to door carpet cleaner in the past.

I always found post offices, newsagents and postmen useful for getting that last half mile.

Even today, I will go on google maps before setting off, scribble down a basic route on a bit of paper that can be stuck to the dash, then use the nat-sav for the last mile or so.

Still, I wouldn't mind a Road Angel or something similar to help me spot the static theft cameras.
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#7 Post by Xantia-nut »

Ay up!

Back when I was a delivery driver I never needed one meself. However, old brain injuries are catching up with me these days and I need a bit of help. There are times when I can't even remember where I live! :shock:

Anyway, as I said earlier I stumbled across the code by remembering the number "pattern" then reprogrammed the damned thing to one I can remember. Should have done that when I first got it but you know how it is.....
If in doubt, give it a clout!

If that don't work, fetch a bigger 'ammer!

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#8 Post by m.thaddeus »

Hello Chaps

I did a stint looking after a fleet of those horrid stretch limos and was given a sat nav for london job when they were fairly new.
I hope that things have changed, but in thoses days the system would always take you to Hyde park corner and then onto your destination.... and believe me the last place you want to be in a 29foot long car is Hyde park corner.

Last year I got an RAC unit from Halfords for the grand sum of £40, and its plenty good enough for the few times I will use it.
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#9 Post by Xantia-nut »

Ay up!

Y'all's gonna hate me - mine was a freebie from my brother! He was bored with and got a mobile with a sat-nav built in!

Personally I can't see the damned screen on the mobe! Problem is, the blasted thing often takes me the long way round....
If in doubt, give it a clout!

If that don't work, fetch a bigger 'ammer!

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Pilkie
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#10 Post by Pilkie »

Sometimes the shortest route can take ages,and the longest route can be quicker! ;)
I would rather do 10 miles in 15 relaxed minutes driving than 6 miles stuck in traffic for 1/2 hr!! :)
My current fleet!
1971 S2 Rover P6V8 auto,PAS,leather,webasto,14" rostyles,in White/huntsman.
My daily driver since 1999.
1970 Triumph TR6pi,original UK car in Damson.
1968 S1 Rover P6V8 auto,2 owner/43k miles,Arden with sandalwood leather.
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