Using TMC in Garmin nuvi for free

**gabchs** · 24th March 2013, 05:13 PM

Hi guys, do you know how to use the Navsat Traffic service in Costa Rica?, I'm able to see it in the traffic screen, but I don't have the subscription or the ID.

**bpb** · 29th March 2013, 05:22 AM

Anyone like to test in in Brazil?

FID PID RGNID VenID
1975 14 14 1
1975 15 15 1
1968 15 15 1

**greekislandlover** · 29th March 2013, 10:14 AM

Hi,

Just got a traffic receiver and am having problems getting it to work. OK - I got it from fleabay. Unit is a Nuvi 2445 and the receiver is a GTM25. Plug it into the unit and car outlet, let it lock on to the satellites and give it a destination. Then I go into settings / traffic/ and the message is "A traffic receiver accessory is required to receive live traffic updates". I've tried turning it off and on several times but still the same - it won't recognise the receiver is there.

I like in the UK, and the receiver is supposed to be US/Canada (going there in the summer - reason I've got this unit) and AFAIK the GTM25 should work with my 2445.

Is the unit compatible, and how can I get it to work??? Thanks

**lolypop000** · 29th March 2013, 12:19 PM

Can you post screen shot of page with traffic setings when you have GTM 25 cinnected to nuvi.

**greekislandlover** · 29th March 2013, 12:37 PM

Hi, I don't know how to get screen shots. But if you go into settings / traffic all you see is a pop up box saying "A traffic receiver accessory is required to receive live traffic updates" and the only thing you can do is click OK to close the box - no further screens giving any details or info on settings.

**Neil** · 29th March 2013, 12:56 PM

Screenshot for 24x5: Tools>Display>Check Screenshot.
GTM25 and 24x5 are compatible. Try hard resetting the Nuvi with the receiver attached and let the nuvi get a sat lock with the receiver attached in your vehicle.

**greekislandlover** · 29th March 2013, 01:01 PM

OK thanks. I see the screenshot option. How do I do a hard reset, and do I need to back up my favourites etc first?

**Neil** · 29th March 2013, 01:18 PM

Yes, always back up before a hard reset. To hard reset, disconnect the receiver/power lead from power source, then turn unit off completely by holding power button down for several seconds, select 'off'. Hard reset won't work in standby mode. Hold bottom RH corner and turn unit on. When prompted, press Yes.

**greekislandlover** · 29th March 2013, 01:56 PM

Well, I backed up the data and did a hard reset as above, waited for it to find a signal and I get the same error message. The module is from China and in used condition so I'm going to guess it's faulty

I think I can send it back, but it was rather cheap in the first place. Oh well - live and learn.