Does anyone know if you can buy replacement NAV V batteries - I'm searching google for one at the moment.
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Iain
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Iain
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Replacement battery, help please..
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Garmin will probably sell you one or perhaps your local BMW dealership, I've never needed to ask.
The Nav V is a re-brand of another device in the Garmin range, I forget which one as they seem to issue a new one each morning. Find the equivalent and the battery will drop straight in.
PS I have created this fresh thread for you. It might encourage someone who knows nothing about map problems (so won't go into the other thread) but plenty about batteries to help you quickest.
Thanks, I thought that too.
I can't remember what the equivalent model is either but I'm busy with google trying to locate it!
Ta!
If it is that battery then you may not need a new one. There is a fix to fery slightly bend the pins on the connector to improve contact. It utterly transforms the performance of the 590 anyway.
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« on: March 12, 2017, 03:49:31 PM »
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So I took my zumo 590 out of the cupboard to check my new wiring on my mount all works fine
Upon removing the zumo from the mount the zumo turned off which is pretty normal for these after been stored and battery issues with them etc
So I thought I would just give it a good charge even though I know it will be flat again when I come to use it!
The unit just kept turning straight off after pulling the power even though it was showing as charged! and every time I turned it on it would just shut down as if the battery was flat! even after been left for 4 or 5 hours on charge!
I have contacted Garmin again but I thought to myself enough is enough and I will order a new battery tomorrow (monday). So I thought sod it I pulled the battery and removed the connector pins one by one and bent them to give them a better connection to the unit! I thought why not as I am only going to get a battery anyway!
plugged it in turned it on and hey presto working zumo with 100% battery and just slowly creeping down while it is on!
I am going to see how it performs over the next few days of charging and draining but to me it looks as if the battery has always had a bad connection as its never been any good
Maybe its the solution to the battery issues!
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If you look at the connector on the battery you will see 5 small tabs.You need to lift these and pull the wire and pin out of the connector block. Be careful as they are a little delicate you can see that one of mine is a bit bent as I was a bit rough.
Once removed you need to bend the pin very slightly in the direction shown here. Be careful not to over do it and keep the pin straight as they easily go off centre.
Ensure the tab is straight and pushed back down on the connector block then insert the pin and wire back in to its slot ensuring it is fully home give it a little tug to make sure it is.
You could also probably go in from the back of the connector block with a pin and bend the connector pin but I removed them as I also wanted to give them a clean
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« on: March 12, 2017, 03:49:31 PM »
Quote
So I took my zumo 590 out of the cupboard to check my new wiring on my mount all works fine
Upon removing the zumo from the mount the zumo turned off which is pretty normal for these after been stored and battery issues with them etc
So I thought I would just give it a good charge even though I know it will be flat again when I come to use it!
The unit just kept turning straight off after pulling the power even though it was showing as charged! and every time I turned it on it would just shut down as if the battery was flat! even after been left for 4 or 5 hours on charge!
I have contacted Garmin again but I thought to myself enough is enough and I will order a new battery tomorrow (monday). So I thought sod it I pulled the battery and removed the connector pins one by one and bent them to give them a better connection to the unit! I thought why not as I am only going to get a battery anyway!
plugged it in turned it on and hey presto working zumo with 100% battery and just slowly creeping down while it is on!
I am going to see how it performs over the next few days of charging and draining but to me it looks as if the battery has always had a bad connection as its never been any good
Maybe its the solution to the battery issues!
Click images to enlarge.
If you look at the connector on the battery you will see 5 small tabs.You need to lift these and pull the wire and pin out of the connector block. Be careful as they are a little delicate you can see that one of mine is a bit bent as I was a bit rough.
Once removed you need to bend the pin very slightly in the direction shown here. Be careful not to over do it and keep the pin straight as they easily go off centre.
Ensure the tab is straight and pushed back down on the connector block then insert the pin and wire back in to its slot ensuring it is fully home give it a little tug to make sure it is.
You could also probably go in from the back of the connector block with a pin and bend the connector pin but I removed them as I also wanted to give them a clean
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