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My Nuvi 360 can no longer find satellites. It started by having

 
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My Nuvi 360 can no longer find satellites. It started by having difficulty finding, and then could no longer hook up.

 

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What have you tried so far?: Turning on and off and repositioning antenna.

Submitted: 245 days and 22 hours ago.
Category: GPS
Value: $30
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  Andy replied 245 days and 22 hours ago.

Hello!
I am Andy and I will be glad to help you out with your issue today. Please Reply to me with doubts / questions till you are 100% satisfied.

First do an update of your software [free].

The preferred way to update the Unit Software in a Garmin device is by using WebUpdater.


To download WebUpdater click here.


WebUpdater updates the applicable Garmin device with the most current software version available. After updating the device take it to open sky for 15mins atleast.


Then do master reset :

Note: A master reset will erase all waypoints or favorites and will restore your unit to the default factory settings.

  1. Start with the unit OFF and unplugged from power
  2. Touch and hold the lower right corner of the screen with an index finger or the eraser end of a pencil
  3. Continue touching and holding the lower right hand corner of the screen then power the unit ON
  4. Release the power button when the device powers ON
    • You will see a new message: Do you really want to erase all user data?
  5. Remove your finger from the touchscreen when this message displays
  6. Touch Yes
The device will automatically reset. Please follow the on screen prompts on the nüvi and when completed place your device in an area with a clear view of the sky until it acquires satellites. It can take upto 30 mins.

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Customer replied 245 days and 21 hours ago.

I am holding my thumb on the lower right hand corner and then turning unit on. It does not go into reset mode.

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Expert:  Andy replied 245 days and 21 hours ago.

Hi

Please try this.


To perform a Master Reset on the your nuvi, follow these steps:

  1. Start with the device OFF and unplugged from the power source.
  2. Use your index finger to press and hold the top right corner of the touchscreen.
  3. Power the device ON while continuing to press and hold your finger to the lower left (or top right) corner of the touchscreen.
  4. After the device powers ON, you will see the message: Do you really want to erase all user data?
  5. When this message displays, remove your finger from the top right of the touchscreen and touch Yes.
  6. The device will now go through the Reset.
  7. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your nüvi.
After the nüvi is set up, if indoors, please go outside to allow the device to acquire the satellite information. Ensure that the device has a clear line-of-sight with the sky.

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Customer replied 245 days and 21 hours ago.

I was able to reset with latest instruction. I will take it outside and see if it can acquire satellites

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Expert:  Andy replied 245 days and 21 hours ago.

Hi,

Great. Please let me know result, I am waiting !

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Customer replied 245 days and 21 hours ago.

Andy.


 


It still cannot acquire satellites.


 


Joe

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Expert:  Andy replied 245 days and 21 hours ago.

Hi Joe,

In that case, as per the symptoms its a hardware failure and the unit needs to be repaired.
Please click here : LINK on instructions about how to send it for repair.

I am very sorry for giving you bad news, but unfortunately this is the only honest answer.

Let me know if you need further information via the REPLY TO EXPERT button

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Thanks and take care!
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