Navman says no GPS when switched on
Submitted by fishdenface on Mon, 2013-04-29 11:43
My navman tracker 5380 says no GPS and won't find current location I have tried cleaning all plugs and cables with contact cleaner any other suggestions ??
dkonig82
Posts: 2091
Date Joined: 06/07/10
antenna has probably gone.I'm
antenna has probably gone.
I'm on my second.
You can get a replacement off ebay for a negligible price (less than $20 delivered if I recall correctly) or a genuine one for big$$
I bought a couple and always keep a spare in my tackle bag now as got caught out when mine failed
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Gav475
Posts: 393
Date Joined: 16/11/11
same
Just ordered one from ebay. Cost me $6.99 delivered. Comming from China with a delivery approx 14 - 27 May. My 5500 crapped itself at sea. Was working fine then couldnt pick up the sats. Is only my back up so no big deal. Seems to be a common problem with Navman. Will let you know if it fixes the problem
fishdenface
Posts: 52
Date Joined: 30/06/11
New antenna installed still
New antenna installed still no differance
Iceman
Posts: 745
Date Joined: 17/03/09
Power to antenna
I had a Furuno model and had the same problem. Spoke to local dealer who advised check fuses etc (separate power for the antenna) as they can get dirty. Once I found the fuses replaced it and all OK.
Just checked them every 3 months as part of my ongoing maintenance
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