Do we need to purchase an accessory cable to access traffic alerts?
1469630
No - The 65 LMT automatically displays traffic alerts without any additional connections. The only connection that I make to my vehicle is the power connection to the cigarette lighter receptacle. So far I found my Garmin unit to be extremely accurate. No complaints.
1469631
No extra cables needed. I believe it uses the charge cord as an antenna. I really like this unit. no regrets.
630596
NO! Just the cable that's attached to it that plugs into the vehicles connector. I did get an extention cable for it, but doubt you would need it for most all situations.
1653512
You do not need it connected. It will sound the audible alarm in the house. The cell service is only required if you want the dispatch center to notify your local PD.
1554445
That is the combination I use & It works fine, even the traffic works as it is supposed to. To be honest, it was the traffic receiver I bought this cable for. I have it permanently in my car, but like to use the 2595LMT in may truck during the winter as well, so I wanted an extra cable. Not cheap, but does maintain the full functionality of the 2595LMT
2272324
the first time I used this, the traffic worked pretty well. Ever since then, I keep getting an ERROR message the cable used is not compatible with this device for traffic. WTH? It is the cable that came with it, and IT WORKED the first time I turned on the traffic feature, worked for the 2 day weekend, now it never works. I constantly get an error every time I use the GPS. I am not real happy with this purchase.
103022
Plug it in and find out. The worse that can happen is it chargers the battery! ! Drive around see if shows you traffic updates. Check and. See if is offered as an accessory. Bob
1471825
I don't believe there is a traffic antenna built in this power cable. It powers the unit but that's it. The original cable for the GPS has a built in antenna.
242454
You can check their site to see what vehicles it covers if thats what your're asking. The extra cable came in handy.
242193
The traffic is enabled and updated automatically as long as your device has that feature (which the 1490LMT does) and you have the powercord that has the built in traffic receiver. Look in your owners manual or go to Garmin.com and download a PDF version of the manual (note to look under discontinued products).
2283782
No, it needs both GPS and cell signal to work. I park in a garage downtown that is three levels underneath a skyscraper and sometimes I can track it, but 90% of the time, I will have the last refresh from driving about a block or two away from work, set at the highest refresh rate. For $145 including a year of service I'd say its totally worth it! With geofences set, you'll know very soon by text AND email if it is moved.
1085373
IT do not alert before radars!Only before fast cars,ambulance, police car and motocycles coming closer..If you want i can send you my haf of price It's new ONE! Send Me an email dcotrim@yahoo.com
1954423
Sorry but I did not have the traffic option all I had was a wall charging and car charging cord so I am no help. My 3250 died this summer so I do not even use it anymore. I bought another Magellan GPS
1444795
No. No subscription unless you want traffic updates. But for route guidance and to get from point A to B, nothing additional is needed. Just plug in and go!
753228
No, unless you are installing a Viper alarm system in a non car application. It has a specific plug.
1133989
No. I use it on my motorcycle because it is smaller than the traffic charger cord. You can use it with your Garmin without the traffic function. If you have a Garmin with traffic function and want the updates then you need the charge cable with the traffic module.
1750721
Cable will handle it fine the connected devices are what can cause an issue. Some times to OBDII devices will collide
685433
this cable will work fine...it's just that you won't get traffic updates..as in accidents or congestion..other than that it will work fine...not a big deal.