How to replace a fuse in a Garmin charger (all models)

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sat103

Күн бұрын

GPS charger fuse replacement. Works for TA20, GTM36, GTM60 and non-traffic charger models.

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@sat103 2 жыл бұрын

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@warnersmith3987 3 ай бұрын

Thankyou you saved me a lot of frustration as my bad eyesight did not see the fine print. Good man.

@logisticsandcrypto 10 ай бұрын

Big appreciation from the truck driver,I did fix my charger,was ready to buy already another gps at truck stop,because they don't sale only the charger,so I took my fuse out clean it,put it back and is work fine.

@briandavenport1251 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Thanks for the demonstration! letting me know that a coin does not work & then showing me an alternative way to do this was EXTREMELY helpful!!! :)

@consciousawarness Жыл бұрын

Tks for posting; Not that hard once you are given the idea/notion of turning the slot to get-it-open; Most, like myself, are looking for a seam, and not finding one, we assume there's no way to open-it-up to check-a-fuse. Once you get-it, it makes sense, but not until you understand how it comes-apart, unlike MOST other such devices. Kind-of ingenious, imo. Garmin needs to use this video on their web-site, bc I couldn't figure-it-out watching their how-to. :)

@Noreladim Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Our Garmin RV785 charge cable would not put power to the display unit. Could not figure out if the thing had a replaceable fuse in it. Finally, found the user manual and it showed how to replace the fuse; BUT, I could not get that damned tip off until I watched your video.

@tonyoliva6886 11 ай бұрын

I used a large paper clip. The rounded edge does not scratch or deface the plastic.

@marcinstawczyk1836 2 ай бұрын

Thanks very helpful

@fredhoffman6658 2 жыл бұрын

I used my thumbnail and it worked pretty good. Thanks.

@Steini07 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for show

@Allan-et5ig Жыл бұрын

Helpful, thanks!

@maxwelalves4406 Жыл бұрын

Thanks !!!

@nancybrowning3380 2 жыл бұрын

I have the metal one like the other one you show,d. Do you have video on how to change the fuse in it?

@sat103 2 жыл бұрын

I'll post a video on how to do it tomorrow

@gs2offroad 2 жыл бұрын

it always amazes me how long Garmin stuck with the cigarette plug charger and micro-usb plug in the GPS unit. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it I guess.

@sat103 2 жыл бұрын

Garmin's mini-USB uses a proprietary pinout that is different from standard USB. It's probably cheaper for Garmin to continue using their proprietary pinout instead of develop an entirely new one with USB-C. This is a discussion on what the pinout is. It's old but still valid: www.gpspower.net/garmin-tutorials/156747-garmin-nuvi-gps-u-s-b-power-connector-pinout.html

@Allan-et5ig Жыл бұрын

It works. Only problem is if you "roll up" the cable so you can put the gps into in my an opening in underdash 'storage' in a Kia (located in center between two front seats) - so that I don't have to use the stupid suction cup holder the cables short out within 6 months. The cables, at least with my luck, are always shorting out requiring you buy 1-2 a year.

@lsjshez6940 Жыл бұрын

Serious question: What would happen if you put a slow blow fuse in there?

@sat103 Жыл бұрын

Melted plastics, a terrible smell of burnt electronics and/or fire. A Garmin charger uses a quick blow fuse to short the circuit fast in the event of a current overload. If a slow blow fuse were there, both the charger and the navigation device are at risk of a current overload with no protection to save them. The fuse wouldn't act fast enough.

@lsjshez6940 Жыл бұрын

@@sat103 Thanks. I appreciate it. I ordered some backup fuses, after coming across your video, and of course saw fast blow and slow blow.

@revans9728 Күн бұрын

Where can I purchase that fuse? Auto parts store?

@sat103 Күн бұрын

Yes, as along as it's minimum 2-amp rated and "quick blow" or "fast act" type ("slow blow" or "delayed" would cause the charger to burn up before offering protection). Search an auto parts site for "glass fuse" and they should show up. Make sure it's the correct length so it fits in the Garmin charger.