I know .. I know,, buy a NAVI - i might have too......

The old trusty Foretrex 201 will not start. Was working fine out in the water today got home - makes all the noises but no joy. Plugged into cradle shows charging in progress but wont respond.

I'm kinda happy i can upgrade now but i really want to get todays session off the bugger!

Any ideas????


EDIT: FIXED !!!!! Wont start but still downloads data

Red,

Unless you're looking for an excuse to get a Navi :) you can return it to Garmin in Sydney and for $79 (ex GST) including shipping they will send you a replacement. They dont repair them anymore. But its a good option if the budget wont stretch to a new GT31.

Have a look at:

http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/au/home/support/warranty/

cheers

James

James - sounds great but I don't think they'll warranty a unit bought at the start of 2006!!

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red said...

James - sounds great but I don't think they'll warranty a unit bought at the start of 2006!!

Don't bet on it.

I bought a Foretrex 101 from the US a few years ago and when the battery compartment terminals corroded, it was cactus. As it was bought from the US there was no local warranty; I think it was outside the warranty period, AND the battery compartment is explicitly not included in the warranty anyway!

Despite this, I called GE (something or other) (the Garmin repair centre in Sydney) and they happily told me that as long as I can present a damaged unit, they would replace it for their standard $140 (I think that was right at the time), and the new unit came with a 3 month warranty.

I was stoked, as a new 101 was still quite expensive back then.

On the other hand I bought a Navi-GT11 2 years ago for $120 and just recently bought a GT-31, so I would recommend getting a Navi as they are easier and faster to get the data off.

I still have the Foretrex 101 and now it's always used in an aquapac to avoid the original problem.

If you think that getting damp may be the problem...Try sitting it in the sun for a while....

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red said...

James - sounds great but I don't think they'll warranty a unit bought at the start of 2006!!

Gday Red,

Sorry I should have mentioned that this is the price for units that are outside warranty. I just had mine (purchased 2005) replaced a few weeks ago after I broke the screen killing a red back spider - long story, but now I have a shiny new foretrex, and one squashed red back.

cheers
james