Dave, At least you did find the problem and the solution is not that difficult.
Although I have a pretty good idea why they didn't, its still too bad Garmin didn't put that resistor on the circuit board instead of in the plug. Larry K7YBZ --- In [email protected], "Dave" <d...@...> wrote: > > Good information again Larry! > > I did open up the mini USB connector and verified that the 8.2K resistor > in the connector body itself was making intermittent connection to the > pin (x) or numerically pin 4. To my chagrin, the gold contacts when > exposed to full view did not appear to be anything but clean and proper! > However, the issue will be resolved, I have ordered some 5 conductor > mini USB to pigtail cables from Argent, and I will use one to set this > aright. > > I have damaged the Garmin cable beyond the point of returning it, and > although I am disappointed that I had a faulty one, the excursion into > mini USB education was worth it. Great resources here with your help > and pictures and drawings in the Files section. > > When the cables arrive, I will then see if all of my problems are thus > resolved <g>. > > 73, > Dave KI4PSR
