Can anyone explain in great detail for dummies, what to do with the pink wire that says car speed signal input, also does gps work well w/o it
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The speed sense wire is used to for better gps/nav tracking. (driving through a tunnel?) If used it needs to be connected to the VSS wire of the vehicle. It is the same wire the cruise control uses to maintain speed by monitoring the number of "pulses" per mile. The 5000nex will function in hybrid mode without the wire connected. (All this means is it will track using GPS signal alone.)
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OK, I have found the link to clarify. I discovered that a tom-tom 350 series purchased without traffic, will accept the cable with the traffic module, THEN it has traffic. Discovered this by switching cables with another tom-tom I own. So I bought the new cable with traffic module and it works fine! One thing to check, I see that the newer 5 inch model with Bluetooth and voice etc. looks like the mini usb plug that fits the GPS has a different bend than the one for the 3 12" model. My GUESS is that if the plug fits, it will work!
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This provides GPS coordinates only. For traffic, you need internet access. I run mine with an iPad mini WiFi only. The Bad Elf provides the GPS data. I get internet via a pay-as-you-go WiFi hotspot, Internet-To-Go from Walmart. The two work together fine with my iPad mini. It works for Apple maps and Google maps.
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If you look at the cable that comes with your Nuvi, you'll that there is a rectangular piece on the cable. That's the traffic receiver. It picks up traffic signal for your Garmin. This cable, although has something similar, does not have the receiver. So, if you use it, you won't be able to get the traffic information for your Garmin.It will work with your Garmin. I actually bought it for my Garmin Dash Cam 20 and hard-wired it to my fuse box.
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Thank you so much for your replies. I would have never figured it out on my own and would have had to call Garmin for help!!!! Thanks again.
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In my packet I got, (a) GPS monitor equipment, (b) charging/extension wire, same wire can be used alongside laptop, (c) stand that we put on the front glass to install the GPS in the car (windshield mount and adhesive), (d) instruction book, (e) also, one more adhesive mount disk came for horizontal mounting the GPS at the dashboard.I think, I might not have used the exact words of the accessories but you may find it useful, I explained the same with use.
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Hello,I just got a 1490T. Please excuse my ignorance, but I decided on that unit for the traffic feature as I commute over 35 miles each way. Thing is, I can't find a description anywhere that tells me what I need to do to have access to just the traffic info i.e. do I need to have the GPS active even when I don't need it - I know how to get to my office, for example. I'm a bit confused......Regards,Barry
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Hi, you will need to buy the Antenna, - I'm Not sure where to get one. I did look for one but could not find one. *** GPS works good, DVD works good, Radio Works good, SD Card works Good, Rear Cam not easy to install and will not automatically engage when in reverse, Remote control sucks, Bluetooth- works ok but people on the other end are not able to hear you well, Installation on a Yaris was very easy, no need to buy adapters, just a Phillips screw driver. Radio may not fit exactly in place but very close. All in all, its better than the stock radio. Take your time installing it and youll be ok. any other questions please contact me at Uthscsa_guy@live.com Hi, you will need to buy the Antenna, - I'm Not sure where to get one. I did look for one but could not find one. *** GPS works good, DVD works good, Radio Works good, SD Card works Good, Rear Cam not easy to install and will not automatically engage when in reverse, Remote control sucks, Bluetooth- works ok but people on the other end are not able to hear you well, Installation on a Yaris was very easy, no need to buy adapters, just a Phillips screw driver. Radio may not fit exactly in place but very close. All in all, its better than the stock radio. Take your time installing it and youll... » Read More Hi, you will need to buy the Antenna, - I'm Not sure where to get one. I did look for one but could not find one. *** GPS works good, DVD works good, Radio Works good, SD Card works Good, Rear Cam not easy to install and will not automatically engage when in reverse, Remote control sucks, Bluetooth- works ok but people on the other end are not able to hear you well, Installation on a Yaris was very easy, no need to buy adapters, just a Phillips screw driver. Radio may not fit exactly in place but very close. All in all, its better than the stock radio. Take your time installing it and youll be ok. any other questions please contact me at Uthscsa_guy@live.com « Show Less
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the best way is to be near a signal when you open the map app, keep it open. then when you drive away it will work as long as you do not close the app. That's the free type. A paid for download will be better though and that will be the same with all stand alone GPS units unless you use a built in street map one. But the dual will work great!!
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A male connection comes with the radio and plugs into the back behind a rubber plug with the tag GPS on it. The signal will come into the unit using this connection. I have a Lowrance depth finder/GPS that I splice into the proper cable and connect to the appropriate tag ends of the supplied radio GPS connector. There are just two wires to connect, ground and input. Finding out which requires a look at the radio manual and your GPS manual. For the radio, see page 33. From the supplied connector ran the black to ground and the red to my input (GPS out). Hope this helps.
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First of all make sure the gps will even work given what type of car/windshield you have. The gps only alerts you when you exceed the max programed spead you have set it to. It does display the speed limit on the devise if the gps is working.
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It is simply a gps receiver. It needs to be connected to another device to provide mapping, route, speed readouts, etc.
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don't quote me, but i think you only need 2 wires to trigger the alarm. I've used this item for 2 different cars, and one was a 81 datsun with an alarm from the 80s. I hooked it up directly to the door pin and it still behaved normally. the 3rd wire is (i think) for the warning honk- soft chirps, while the 4th wire was for a smarter brain. fwiw, i have been successful in both my uses with the pyhon, DEI brands and its fairly basic to test and set this up. my 2nd use was a 88 bmw that a local cat was always getting on the roof of (cabrio), this device kept that cat away and worked perfectly till the car crashed a few years ago. (like 15 years). the proximity radar motion sensor has been around for decades under different names. very solid design. if your going to put this in a cabrio, i suggest to silicone all the edges after its setup. this will keep it watertight too.
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the speed should show in the gps window . dont know if they make a transducer with speed
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I am not a technician, but I'm pretty sure there is no navigation or gps option on this model, one reason why its so cheap. I can hook my smartphone up thru the auxiliary input and using the gps on my phone screen the voice commands play thru the cars speakers. I think thats as close as you can get without spending a ton of money on a unit thats navigation ready or the gps adapter kit they sell for this model.
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Ok I am finding the best way for me to manage multiple stops is just to punch them in as Add as Via Point, then go to Custom Routes, Current Route, Save, then Manual Reorder. When you are Done the GPS shows you a map with your Start, Stops and End flags along the pink route line. Manually Reorder again if needed. If you know that you can't park on the side of the street Garmin wants you to just over/under shoot your turn, it will reroute you to go around the block and still reach your point. I updated the unit with the latest maps yesterday and it still has a problem with oneway streets.
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There must be differences depending on when you buy. I got the unit itself, a window mount bracklet, a USB cable and a car charger cable which also gives live traffic updates. However I would NEVER buy or recommend TomTom. For the past year or more their after sales service sucks, there is none. Go to Garmin. After 15 years with TomTom I changed and it's a welcome relief.Cheers.