Garmin 60CSx map problem

[+gunner2]

We were out doing some caches today and my 60CSx started acting funny. The arrow was pointing 180* off. The distance was working that is how we were finding caches but the map was also off too. I have enough problems finding caches with a GPSr that is working properly. Anybody ever run into this problem.

[+DocDiTTo]

Did you try calibrating your compass? That needs done each time you change the batteries. Might help your problem. If not, perhaps a hard reset might work. To do that, press QUIT + MENU + ZOOM OUT + POWER all at the same time for about 5 seconds (starting with the unit off). All waypoints and tracks will be lost, but maps and Custom POI's stored on the data card will remain. A hard reset will set everything back to factory default.

 

Try the calibration first.

[+imajeep]

I'll second the recommendation to recalibrate the compass. I generally have to recalibrate mine every time I turn it on, or I get the sort of problems you're describing. It's about the only thing I don't like about the unit.

[+gunner2]

Thanks for the info. I'll try this tomorrow and let you know what happens.

[+YeOleImposter]

Thanks for the info. I'll try this tomorrow and let you know what happens.

 

Yea, I usually just hold the page key down until the compass turns off. I have used a Etrex Legend long enough to not need the compass most of the time.

[+gunner2]

I calibrated the compass and all seem well. I'll give it a real test this weekend hopefully. I guess I should read the manual once in a while. Thanks for the advise.

[+wesleykey]

Electronic compass is quite anal. For a unit this expensive you would think it would not need constant calibration. I now use the Garmin 60Cx without the electronic garbage.

 

The easy fix is to calibrate the compass or turn it off.