+WolfTrekker Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 (edited) Ok guys and gals, I'm about ready to throw this thing out and go back to using my old Legend. I started having trouble with my maps "disapearing" on my 60csx. One minute they would be there, the next, only the marine basemap. I tried removing and re-installing the memory card and for the most part that seemed to fix it. But now, I've got no map on the unit and every time I try to re-load it, I get an error message saying the unit can't "receive packet data" and if the problem continues, to call tech support. I just tried it again and now I'm getting a NEW message "The gps is unable to program the requested memory region". I don't have a card reader, so can't tell if that's the probem, and won't be able to get any tech support until monday. So.... if anyone's got any ideas, it'd be much appreciated. By the way, it'll send waypoints and routes no problem. Edited May 14, 2006 by WolfTrekker Quote Link to comment
+dumketu Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Ok guys and gals, I'm about ready to throw this thing out and go back to using my old Legend. I started having trouble with my maps "disapearing" on my 60csx. One minute they would be there, the next, only the marine basemap. I tried removing and re-installing the memory card and for the most part that seemed to fix it. But now, I've got no map on the unit and every time I try to re-load it, I get an error message saying the unit can't "receive packet data" and if the problem continues, to call tech support. I just tried it again and now I'm getting a NEW message "The gps is unable to program the requested memory region". I don't have a card reader, so can't tell if that's the probem, and won't be able to get any tech support until monday. So.... if anyone's got any ideas, it'd be much appreciated. By the way, it'll send waypoints and routes no problem. This sounds like the memory card rather than the GPS itself. The microSD cards are fragile. Do you have access to another card to try that out? I don't know if you were planning on getting a larger card for your unit, but a 128mb card probably won't be much more than the cost of shipping the unit back to Garmin. Although if it is a bad card, Garmin should replace it for you. Call and ask. Brian Quote Link to comment
peter Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 This sounds like the memory card rather than the GPS itself. The microSD cards are fragile. Do you have access to another card to try that out? I don't know if you were planning on getting a larger card for your unit, but a 128mb card probably won't be much more than the cost of shipping the unit back to Garmin. Although if it is a bad card, Garmin should replace it for you. Call and ask. Agreed. The symptoms sound almost identical to what I was seeing with a bad Garmin data card in my eMap. It also started out as an intermittent failure with the maps seeming to disappear but then became permanent with no ability to write data to the card. Mine was several years old when the problem started so Garmin wasn't willing to replace it. Quote Link to comment
8mmag Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Maybe try cleaning the SD card contacts, both on the card & the unit. Radio Shack or hardware stores sell electrical contact cleaners. Good luck. Quote Link to comment
+WolfTrekker Posted May 14, 2006 Author Share Posted May 14, 2006 (edited) Thanks to all for the ideas. I won't be able to get another card for a week or so, but as soon as I do I'll let eveyone know how it turned out. I guess I expected a little better from a unit less than a month old . Edited May 14, 2006 by WolfTrekker Quote Link to comment
+WolfTrekker Posted May 14, 2006 Author Share Posted May 14, 2006 Just to let those who helped out know, I replaced the SD card and everything's working fine now. Thanks to everyone for the quick replies. Now to see if Garmin will will take care of the bad card... Quote Link to comment
ArtMan Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I just tried it again and now I'm getting a NEW message "The gps is unable to program the requested memory region". I'm getting that same message when trying to upload waypoints with the Garmin POILoader. I have no memory card in the GPS, which is the etrex Venture cx (brand new today, so I may be doing something just plain stupid). I sent a note off to Garmin support, but in the meantime, anyone have any ideas? Quote Link to comment
NewZealand Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 I just tried it again and now I'm getting a NEW message "The gps is unable to program the requested memory region". I'm getting that same message when trying to upload waypoints with the Garmin POILoader. I have no memory card in the GPS, which is the etrex Venture cx (brand new today, so I may be doing something just plain stupid). I sent a note off to Garmin support, but in the meantime, anyone have any ideas? Yes. That's the reason: "I have no memory card in the GPS, which is the etrex Venture cx". The POI loader writes data only to the SD card, and if it is not there, it will fail. Quote Link to comment
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