Can't connect my gpsmap 60csx to the cigarette lighter

[hrudu]

Can't connect my gpsmap 60csx to the cigarette lighter.

First the device turned on an off many times while i was driving

then it was finally dark with no more power but the unit was still running with battery power.

 

I order later a new OEM AD/AC charger

and with new charger the display stays dark while I am driving.

 

Any ideas???

[+coggins]

Sounds like the power was disrupted to the GPS from having the auto adapter loose in the cig lighter or at the GPS (or the adapter is on it's last leg).

 

One thing to set is on the GPS, go to the Main Menu->Setup->System->External Power Lost and set it to Stay On. This will have the unit run on batteries if the power is interrupted.

 

With the new adapter, just press the power button quickly to cycle through the display backlight levels.

Edited August 19, 2009 by coggins

[+rstickle]

You might also want to check the lighter outlet to make sure you didn't blow the fuse. I had that happen to me once.

[+QuesterMark]

Can't connect my gpsmap 60csx to the cigarette lighter.

First the device turned on an off many times while i was driving

then it was finally dark with no more power but the unit was still running with battery power.

 

I order later a new OEM AD/AC charger

and with new charger the display stays dark while I am driving.

 

Any ideas???

 

Are you using the usb port on the 60CSx for power in the car or the other 4-pin connector?

The other 4-pin seems to make a more reliable connection, though I've used both.

 

Given the way the port is on the back of the unit, I could imagine a 3rd party power cable that uses the USB port not going in all the way....

 

I got the other cable because I was afraid of the wear on the unit's USB port, and I need that for data!