Thanks again for the reply and information Larry, much appreciated. Unfortunately the problem is back a day after I installed everything in the car. Same symptoms and message, same sensitivity to moving the connector around. When it works, it works great, when it doesn't work the message suggests that the Nuvi does not see the identifying resistance.
I compared the mini-USB connector on the Garmin cable with other such connectors in my office. The Garmin connector conductors are less shiny, and they even seem to be shorter than the other examples I have looked at. (Shorter as not extending as far towards the connector opening.) So I am 99% certain that my difficulties are caused by a bad connector on the cable purchased thru Argent. I am debating whether to contact them for a warranty replacement if that is an option, or more simply to buy a new connector and go forward. Given that my diagnosis may be at fault and the connector is fine, I am reluctant to claim a foul when none exists! No big deal just a minor frustration, thanks for the tips and pin-out information, that is helpful. Dave KI4PSR --- In [email protected], "k7ybz" <k7...@...> wrote: > > > > The pins of a USB plug/socket are 'supposed' to be self cleaning when they mate. If you have a lighted magnifying lens, make sure there is no crud inside the plug or socket, i.e. excess piece of plastic moulding, and make sure the pins are aligned properly, especially pin 4. When looking at the mini-b plug with the pins down and the widest portion of the plug down, the pin order LEFT to RIGHT is 1-2-3-4-5. > > Larry > K7YBZ > > --- In [email protected], "Dave" dave@ wrote: > > Thanks Larry! > > > > I am using the 'store-bought' 010-10813-00 cable, and it is into the > > side of the Nuvi. I discovered that when I moved the Nuvi around on my > > desk it would disconnect regularly. I cleaned the mini USB connector on > > the cable end with deoxit and a toothpick, it has worked fine ever > > since! And that is the new cable bought thru Argent. > > > > Before I cleaned the connectorI did swap port A and B just for kicks and > > saw no difference. At this point it has worked for about 1/2 hour with > > no disturbance so I suspect cleaning the connector fixed it? > > > > Dave KI4PSR >
