Garmin Montana 700i odometer reading

[+Nerves]

I'm a long time user of Garmin units (20 years) starting with the most basic GPRr to the 650t which is no longer functional. I bought a 700i and for the life of me, I can't figure out how to reset the odometer. "Reset" on the trip computer will reset everything BUT the odometer. Does anyone know how to do this?

Edited July 6, 2024 by Nerves

[+Viajero Perdido]

30 seconds in the microwave on high should do it.  Remove batteries first.

 

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Just meant to be a chuckle, of course, until a knowledgeable answer comes along.  Good luck. 

[+kunarion]

1 hour ago, Nerves said:

I'm a long time user of Garmin units (20 years) starting with the most basic GPRr to the 650t which is no longer functional. I bought a 700i and for the life of me, I can't figure out how to reset the odometer. "Reset" on the trip computer will reset everything BUT the odometer. Does anyone know how to do this?

 

See if this is what you want:

https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-20A50E5B-3DFB-42C7-A3B4-8D55519B532C/EN-US/GUID-AD448729-6A7C-40A1-83B1-36E1D90D8952.html#:~:text=Select Setup > Reset.,averages%2C select Reset Trip Data.

[+Atlas Cached]

Trip odometer can be reset, but device odometer is like an automobile and cannot be reset without factory resetting the device.

 

More info at GPSrChive

[+Nerves]

11 hours ago, kunarion said:

 

See if this is what you want:

https://www8.garmin.com/manuals/webhelp/GUID-20A50E5B-3DFB-42C7-A3B4-8D55519B532C/EN-US/GUID-AD448729-6A7C-40A1-83B1-36E1D90D8952.html#:~:text=Select Setup > Reset.,averages%2C select Reset Trip Data.

Nope, already tried that several times. It'll reset everything but the odometer. Thanks for your input.

[+Nerves]

11 hours ago, Atlas Cached said:

Trip odometer can be reset, but device odometer is like an automobile and cannot be reset without factory resetting the device.

 

More info at GPSrChive

Hmmmm. Interesting. I've searched through GPSrChive several times before and never found the answer. It's odd that you can't reset it. I was able to reset the odometer on all my previous Garmins (last one was a 650t). The problem is that when you want to look at how far you've biked or hiked the mileage is inaccurate as it shows the entire odometer reading.  Maybe there's a work around for that? Thanks for the suggestion.

Edited July 7, 2024 by Nerves

[+Nerves]

12 hours ago, Viajero Perdido said:

30 seconds in the microwave on high should do it.  Remove batteries first.

 

~~~

 

Just meant to be a chuckle, of course, until a knowledgeable answer comes along.  Good luck. 

Yeah, I've thought about that. I'm kind of sorry I bought this unit - it's bulky and heavy. I suppose I'll eventually get used to it. I loved my old 650t.

[+Atlas Cached]

8 hours ago, Nerves said:

Hmmmm. Interesting. I've searched through GPSrChive several times before and never found the answer.  Thanks for the suggestion.

 

GPSrChive > Montana 7x0 > Operation > Data Fields > Odometer

 

And

 

GPSrChive > How To... > Data Fields > Odometer

 

Both Specify:

 

A running tally of the distance traveled for all trips. This total does not clear when resetting the trip data.

 

 

[+Atlas Cached]

10 hours ago, Nerves said:

The problem is that when you want to look at how far you've biked or hiked the mileage is inaccurate as it shows the entire odometer reading.  Maybe there's a work around for that? Thanks for the suggestion.

 

No work around necessary. Just need to look at the correct data field.

 

Odometer: A running tally of the distance traveled for all trips.

 

Trip Odometer: A running tally of the distance traveled since the last reset.

 

 

Edited July 7, 2024 by Atlas Cached

[+Nerves]

Thanks everyone for the input. I guess I'll have to live with the cumulative odometer reading.