Sue
16th June
Hi
Bought one of these after reading the comments but is it me or how long does it take to find satelites - input an address and still waiting after 20 mins ?? Am I doing anything wrong and the booklet is not that helful other than saying follow the screen prompts...
Can anyone help ??
replyColin
28th July
It shouldn't take more than about 90 seconds to get a good lock. Some car windscreens have a metallic coating that can block the signal, and I believe the Ford heated screens can cause problems for some people.
Something to try - see if gets a lock when its out of the car in a relatively clear area (not too obstructed by tall buildings) - if not, it sounds like its knackered.
replyColin
8th November
PS: depending on how long it is since the device was last switched on, sometimes it can take up to 45 minutes until they start to receive properly - they use an ""almanac"" which will normally keep itself updated if used even every few weeks - but it can go out of date, meaning the device doesn't know where to start trying to figure out where it is until its had time to update itself.
replygerry
30th July
you may need an external antenna that you can get from maplins..the code is A47FH £9.99...it works great..mine does it for at least 5 secs. to get the i3 ready to navigate.. goodluck
replyROGER
8th November
This is a great satnav i deliver cars all over the country works in all cars it don't like tall office blocks like in birmingham other wise sound,make shure every time you start you select England ect: first, then post code or address important you press done when finished.
replyGareth
2nd January
Make sure you have some powerful batteries inside as it will hold the memory otherwise it can take upto 45 mins to find sats.
replyAndy
25th November
Hi My I3 has just started to tell me my maps are out of date. How can i stop this warning and where do I get new maps. Are they free?
replyAndy T
4th December
Is this an Andy thing - mine too. No mention on the garmin website for update to map. Maybe if you download auto updater software it will cancel the message.
replyColin Wilson
4th December
No - Garmin are trying to talk you into buying updated maps... I think they're usually about $75-$125 to update, but their website isn't showing City Navigator Europe on the update list...
replyJohn
9th December
If you already have the V8 maps (it will tell you what version you have when you switch it on) then there isn't an update, at least not at the moment.
You have to reset the unit to clear the message by holding down the arrow, then the wheel, then the power button until it turns on. You have to keep them all pressed i.e. don't release the arrow when you press the wheel and keep the arrow and wheel pressed when you press power.
*** WARNING **** this deletes ALL your personal data, so any POI/Speed Camera/Favourites you have on there will have to be put back on again.
replysteve
16th December
i spoke to garmin the other day and they told me that the i3 does require a new map update. As you said that it shows new map required but as yet it is not released yet. The sat nav is asking for it a bit early and wont be avalible until about middle of jan07. If you purchased it witin under a year ago then it is valid for a new map free of charge.
If any doubt ring garmin as they were very helpful....
This is a good little unit but i wish i could change voice on it....
The only draw back is that trhe instructions arnt much to go by as only 2 pages long...
replybob
23rd December
I got my garmin i3 free and it works a treat, if you go on Garmin web site and download the manual for your model its more indepth easy to understand, or contact garmin on their web site they are very helpful, i got a reply within a day.
A great unit and i would buy one, but mine was free
replyTerry
30th June
Going to france in august.Where do I get memory for sat nav Streetpilot i3
replyj wakeley
24th December
has any one got instructions they could send for garmin street pilot 13
replysue
6th August
hello i have a satnav street pilot 13 and want to know how to change the time, i have been through it all and cant find how to do it all i can see is how to change the time zones and time format, please help
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Malcolm Daws
7th August
{Purchased from excel it has never worked properly it freezes every time I use it I used it this morning and after ressettin it it froze 3 times totally useless It is street pilot and cost me at excell about £560.00
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