205 battery charging issues Anybody have battery charging issues with their 205? Mine charged up initially and worked great for about 6 or 7 runs...It still had 3 bars left the last time I used it (about 2 weeks ago) so I decided not to charge it. Today I was surprised to find that it was completely dead, and now it won't take a charge. It just says "battery charging complete" even though it is completely dead...any suggestions?Thanks 205 battery charging issues Anybody have battery charging issues with their 205? Mine charged up initially and worked great for about 6 or 7 runs...It still had 3 bars left the last time I used it... » Read More 205 battery charging issues Anybody have battery charging issues with their 205? Mine charged up initially and worked great for about 6 or 7 runs...It still had 3 bars left the last time I used it (about 2 weeks ago) so I decided not to charge it. Today I was surprised to find that it was completely dead, and now it won't take a charge. It just says "battery charging complete" even though it is completely dead...any suggestions?Thanks « Show Less
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I bought my 205 in September 2008 and now it's dead. I had a few charging issues over the last month, then it wouldn't sit properly on the charging cradle. I had to use a pony tail holder to keep it in place. Now, I just went to get it off the charger and it's completely dead. Not good timing since I am mid way into marathon training! worried if I get another one it will die in 2 years time!!
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Try cleaning the gold contact circles on the back of the watch. Sweat and grime could be interfering with the connection to the charging base. The 205 can also be sent to Garmin for repair, which has dropped in price.
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I have had my 205 for about 4 months and it appears to be pretty accurate most of the time . The last 2 weeks the heart rate monirtor is very erratic. It starts out, and stays, at about 68-70 and reamins static for about 5 minutes It will then kick in and stay in tune with another polar that i have. It will then proceed to be inaccurate and bounce around. I have changed the battery on the chest unit twice. No difference. Any thouhgts?
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We're also having battery issues. My wife might leave the 205 on the charger overnight, and when she goes out in the morning, it beeps once to turn on, then turns off, completely dead. Many days, it's fine with no problems, but sometimes it just dies, no charge, no explanation. It takes some unplugging, resetting, and recharging to get it working again. Wonder how long it'll last? We bought it in fall 2008, so it's about 14 months old now.
1855070
My 205 is 2 1/2 years old, and I've had the same issues with a dead battery, even after it has been recently recharged. Went for a group 14 miler 2 days ago, only to be disappointed that I had to leave the 205 in the car.
1855071
I have the same issue w/ my 305....not sure what is going on but I think I will break down and buy a new one since I need it to be reliable for marathon training.
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It's probably not dead. Reset unit and it will come to life. Mine did this frequently. Give it a try.
1383212
Mine was working great after few hours charging. After a year and half, it did not charge like yours. I used to buy used one and used every week, so I gues it died. I used for long and good. But if it is new, then you need refund it
99616
I have the exact same problem. I contacted the vendor about it but I have not recieved a reply. When the battery is 100% full it runs fine but when charging, it's almost unusable.
1388105
I purchased it on line a couple of years ago. I used it once, when the battery went dead I put it on the charger but it didn't charge or the charger is bad. It hasn't worked to this day. Does anybody know what is wrong with it! Please let me know.
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Have not had a reason to open it up yet. Seems to hold its charge for some time, even after sitting in my hot truck for a week or more. Most important battery tip, no matter the type, run it stone dead before it's first charge. If possible for the second as well. 6 month or more and working ok. Have u opened it? I'd guess a 3032 or similar
445286
I have not had that problem, yet! Sometimes a battery will not receive a charge. I would buy a new battery for a cure>
1701040
Fortunately I have not had this problem. I would suggest attaching it to the charger one more time to see if you can get it to charge. Otherwise I would return it for an exchange. I bought an extra battery and have had no problems with the charging of either one.
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They fixed it for me. I wasn't going to even deal with it because having the extra batteries was a plus, but after posting a negative review they contacted me and ultimately ended up sending the correct charger without requesting the old one back. I was fairly impressed. Hope that helps.
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I have left mine plugged in 24/7 for about 6 months now and it definitely took its toll. The TRYM II is no longer at full power. I went away for a week last week and I pulled it off the charging station only to have it at about half power, which doesn't trim very well. Going to look for a replacement battery pack but at this price level I may just chuck it and buy a new model.
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The first one I purchased was brand new and it worked great for about five years. When the battery wouldn't charge anymore I bought a new charger which didn't work either. I then bought a complete used system and it has never worked. Might be worth a try if you buy brand new. I didn't. Hope this helps.
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Hasn't been a problem for me but the more I read, the more I see owners having 'issues' with power-related matters (not fully charging, etc.). The battery on the unit itself seems to perform well under stated times and (for me) is slow to recharge. Good luck with it.
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Never had a problem w/the charger.just adjust the batteries.get a battery checker.best way to check any battery.also the batteries are old?best wishes.
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I have had the same experience. I have found that if I unplugged the battery tender from the power outlet and then plugged it back in it would recycle and perform as intended. Have you attempted to start your vehicle? I'm sure your battery is up to snuff. The other aspect is that this is not a battery charger in the common term. It is a battery tender and will cycle in and out. The purpose is to maintain the battery at optimum charge without overcharging. I keep four vehicles that I don't use often on these tenders constantly and have never had a problem with my batteries. Great piece of equipment. I have had the same experience. I have found that if I unplugged the battery tender from the power outlet and then plugged it back in it would recycle and perform as intended. Have you attempted to start your vehicle? I'm sure your battery is up to snuff. The other aspect is that this is not a battery charger in the common term. It is a battery tender and will cycle in and out. The purpose is to maintain the battery at optimum charge without overcharging. I keep four vehicles that I don't use often on these tenders constantly and have never had a problem with my batteries. Great piece... » Read More I have had the same experience. I have found that if I unplugged the battery tender from the power outlet and then plugged it back in it would recycle and perform as intended. Have you attempted to start your vehicle? I'm sure your battery is up to snuff. The other aspect is that this is not a battery charger in the common term. It is a battery tender and will cycle in and out. The purpose is to maintain the battery at optimum charge without overcharging. I keep four vehicles that I don't use often on these tenders constantly and have never had a problem with my batteries. Great piece of equipment. « Show Less
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Your battery may not be dead! IT'S PROBABLY THE CHARGER. I purchased a second battery so we can always have power regardless and found that the charger was just not charging. I unplug the charger for about one minute and plug back in. It then will fully charge the batteries. There are many times I don't get a full charge and unplugging the charger and allowing it to reset works every time. We use the vacuum daily and the original battery is at least five years old and works just fine even today. IT'S PROBABLY THE CHARGER.
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Sorry, I have never had that problem with mine.. Mine holds it's charge for a long time.
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had the same problem at first but I discharged it completely then left it on changer overnight, about 4 hours more past the light turning green. Now it holds a charge long enough for 2 trims. DO NOT leave it on charge any longer than that.
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I've had mine since September 2013 and have experienced no battery issues. There have been complaints of the "Minutes Left" readout gradually dropping with each successive charge. However, I have addressed that problem by simply allowing the battery to run down completely after the readout shows "00". The shaver will continue to run about 7-8 minutes after it reaches "00", at which time you should begin recharging it. Mine has recharged to as high as 66 minutes, but in no case less than 60. As for durability, no complaints. The nickel plating seems to hold its shine better than chrome. I've had mine since September 2013 and have experienced no battery issues. There have been complaints of the "Minutes Left" readout gradually dropping with each successive charge. However, I have addressed that problem by simply allowing the battery to run down completely after the readout shows "00". The shaver will continue to run about 7-8 minutes after it reaches "00", at which time you should begin recharging it. Mine has recharged to as high as 66 minutes, but in no case less than 60. As for durability, no complaints. The nickel plating seems to hold its... » Read More I've had mine since September 2013 and have experienced no battery issues. There have been complaints of the "Minutes Left" readout gradually dropping with each successive charge. However, I have addressed that problem by simply allowing the battery to run down completely after the readout shows "00". The shaver will continue to run about 7-8 minutes after it reaches "00", at which time you should begin recharging it. Mine has recharged to as high as 66 minutes, but in no case less than 60. As for durability, no complaints. The nickel plating seems to hold its shine better than chrome. « Show Less