+kentuckygirls Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 We bought a Magellan Sportrak Map off of Ebay in May of last year. We have never had a problem with it until about a month ago. When I turn it on it will search for a satellite signal forever and never lock on. I have reinitialized it and still no lock. I had already bought a new GPS before this happened but was planning on using both until I got used to the new one and then reselling the older unit. Anybody have any ideas? Is it worth trying to get it fixed to resell or should I just trash it? Any help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment
+embra Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 If you didn't try it before reinitializing, do a clear memory/all first. That might clear out some corrupted memory thingee. If the above doesn't do it, it might be worth a try reinstalling the firmware. Quote Link to comment
+kentuckygirls Posted January 17, 2006 Author Share Posted January 17, 2006 If the above doesn't do it, it might be worth a try reinstalling the firmware. I cleared the memory. Still no lock. So, here's another question. What is firmware? Quote Link to comment
+Kerstin76 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 I had few times no satellite lock with my Magellan Color and "reset all" seems to helped (besides time). Have a look in the great FAQ. You get the firmware (=software used on the GPS unit) at Magellan and you need the serial cable to install it. Quote Link to comment
+SonicJenNtheZ's Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 I am having the same problem with my explorist 500, I am wondering if it is a physical problem with the antenna or the unit. I put in a service request with Magellan, but still no reply. Quote Link to comment
+weakfish Posted January 18, 2006 Share Posted January 18, 2006 No lock in a clear sight line setting = RMA. Send it back. Quote Link to comment
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