How to replace your Garmin Car Charger With a USB Cable without Triggering PC-Sync Mode

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Also works for Live Traffic on those Garmin units that have built-in traffic receivers, so this cable replaces TA10, and TA20 Traffic Antenna/Car Charger cables.
Here is the link to get this cable
www.mcssl.com/store/buy-green...
Or through eBay www.ebay.com/itm/234034301866

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@RobMoses Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I have been looking for! Thank you.

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@SteveSchmerbeck 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for your video. I have tried other cables in the past that did not work. I purchased one of yours and it worked perfectly on my 2 Garmins - a Nuvi 2555 and a Drivesmart 61LMT

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 ай бұрын

Great to hear, thanks for letting me know.

@dannyo3317 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I had not even thought that I might need another cable. I could have had a serious interruption in my travels if I had arrived at an airport in Europe, then suddenly found that the rental car I had gotten could not take my original Garmin cable.

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@Efroka 2 жыл бұрын

Thank's for saving my day. I got a USB Port im my car right behind my navigation mounting but couldnt use it for charging. I hate using the cable from the 12V power supply and u guys saved my day. Hopefully it will arrive till xmas. Thx, greetings from germany

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome my friend and hopefully it does arrive by Christmas for the holiday travels. Greetings for California

@clairestaffieri4398 Жыл бұрын

THANK YOU !! You are a good teacher. Your videos are excellent.

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@SwingingDixie Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the video. I bought this cable via the link you provided. It works as advertised! Though my car is a dinosaur that has the cigarette lighter, we're planning a road trip with a rental car soon - and I want to be prepared for the likelihood the rental car won't have a cigarette lighter. Thanks!!

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@just2music430 10 ай бұрын

This is the right cable for the job. Thank you!!!

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 10 ай бұрын

You're very welcome, and thanks for your feedback!

@bah5310 Жыл бұрын

I bought one and liked it so much I'm getting a second one.

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@trebel 25 күн бұрын

Thank you for all your hard work. Thank you kindly. Good explanation and tutorial as always. Cheers m8.

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 23 күн бұрын

My pleasure!

@badbob-1923bob 10 ай бұрын

I have looked at a lot of your Videos very nice thanks great info, thanks Bob and looks like you are in my neck of the woods.

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, yes I am in the beautiful Spring Valley California.

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

Hi, it is available through eBay UK, but it will still be shipped out from the USA which will be subject to import taxes and fees.

@MrMikd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I have a Garmin 2595 LMT. My original car charger is a GTM 60. I am from Canada. My unit goes to PC mode whenever I plug it in to charge, while using it. So which cable do I order to solve my problem.

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, first I need to know if your GPS goes to PC Mode when you are using the GTM 60 Cable, or standard USB cable?

@dougharlow6037 Жыл бұрын

Does my Garmin DriveAssist 51 LMT-S have a traffic reciever in the unit or in the cable? Your videos are very helpful. Thanks

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, the answer to your question depends on the model of your GPS LM = Lifetime Maps No traffic receiver inside the GPS LMT=Lifetime Maps and there is a Lifetime Traffic Receiver inside the GPS LMTHD= Lifetime Maps and there is a HD Traffic Receiver inside the GPS LMT-S= Lifetime Maps but it needs a smartphone Link for Lifetime Traffic.

@blugnu1 2 жыл бұрын

I've never used a GPS . Getting a refurbished Drive 52 with US/Canada maps. Will this cord work with this unit? No traffic or any bells and whistles, just getting me from point a to b, & I think an hour of battery is not enough to get me out of Texas, let alone to Minnesota. Thank you for your generous info.

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 жыл бұрын

Greetings, yes indeed this will work in your Garmin Drive 52, however you need to make sure your vehicle has a USB Port, as most of them only have Cigarette Lighter Ports.

@johnbentley9241 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I have a Garmin 55 NT-S. Does the cable work with this model please?

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

Hi I need the complete model number for example Garmin Nuvi 55NT-S, Garmin Drive55NT-S, Garmin DriveSmart 55NT-S, or Garmin eTrex 55LMT

@Ronald7077 2 жыл бұрын

Is there the same for the zumo XT 5.5 “ screen sat nav.? Also what length is it ?

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 жыл бұрын

The length is about 6 feet long, and it only works with those Zumo XT GPS units which have a Mini USB port for power, because some of them have Micro USB Port. If your's have the Micro USB Port, then you need to mention that the time of purchase so we can included a free Mini to Micro USB port adapter cable.

@__WJK__ 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Does anyone know if the Garmin RV-780 has an "internal" traffic receiver(?) Also, given that the OEM/stock RV780 battery is limited to 820mAh max (which gives very poor run time)... are there any replacement batteries that offer a higher mAh capacity(?)

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 жыл бұрын

The Garmin RV-780 does not have any internal traffic receiver, you must have Garmin GTM60 like this one www.ebay.com/itm/392569254922 to get traffic. About the battery you can use this BGI-USB1 cable along with any USB Battery bank for extended outdoor operation time. However if you are inside the RV you can use the Cigarette Lighter port to power it.

@danielbeggs8609 Жыл бұрын

@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 My RV780 has the TA10 (or maybe TA20) cable, just like you have in this video and I do receive traffic updates on my GPS when using that charger. I do not get traffic when using a regular USB cable, as expected. Since I do get traffic when using the cigarette lighter charger, the BGI-USB1 cable should also make traffic work, correct? Thanks

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

@@danielbeggs8609 Yes that is correct, you should be able to use it just like you are using your TA20 Garmin Car Charger with the only difference being that it gets its power from a USB Port, not a cigarette lighter port.

@marilineleblanc627 Жыл бұрын

What USB cable do I need for a Garmin nüvi 1350LMT to connect in a vehicle without cigarette lighter socket

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

This is the best for Nuvi 1350LMT www.ebay.com/itm/333716621477

@grendel65 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Drivesmart 55. It's Bluetooth won't connect to my truck's Bluetooth. Says they are not compatible. I was hoping to easily link my GPS to my radio, so I could hear it over the vehicle speakers. Any solution ideas? Is there a way to play the GPS back through my phone, which is linked to my truck's Bluetooth?

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 жыл бұрын

Try updating the GPS Bluetooth firmware by using GarminWebUpdater, not Garmin Express.

@vpgeorge 2 жыл бұрын

The eBay page suggests traffic will not work with the model Garmin DriveSmart 50LMTHD. I had hoped since "LMT" is in the model, it might. Your opinion please? Thanks!

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry that was the wrong link, I fixed it now and here is the link again www.ebay.com/itm/234034301866

@asab4930 Жыл бұрын

Do you know if the cable you recommend works as a power cord for the Garmin RV770-LMT

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

It only works on those versions of Garmin RV770-LMT which originally came with a Garmin TA20 Car Charger cable, because not all of them came with that cable.

@cosmo0080 2 жыл бұрын

hi does the gps re route and give a better route if there is congestion ? thank you

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 жыл бұрын

Yes but only if you have live traffic subscription

@SuspiriaX 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, Is there also a special car charging cable from USB-C to Mini-USB ? (without yet another adapter piece)

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 жыл бұрын

Any standard USB C to USB A Cable should work for you, like this one www.ebay.com/itm/313578857537

@rangebum 11 ай бұрын

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@andrewvillavicencio8496 Жыл бұрын

Good point, thank you. Ordered!

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@andrewvillavicencio8496 Жыл бұрын

@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Thank you, I hope it gets here before my trip next week!

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

@@andrewvillavicencio8496 If the weather cooperates, you should get it by then.

@andrewvillavicencio8496 Жыл бұрын

@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Never got a chance to use it, the European car had a USB C on the dashboard and I did not have a converter.

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

@@andrewvillavicencio8496 What a bummer, who could have imagined that they don't have the standard USB ports. Just so you know they do make USB C to USB-A adapters here is an example www.ebay.com/itm/203039037805

@thewishmastur 2 жыл бұрын

how long is the cable? Is it long enough to route it along the headliner?

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 жыл бұрын

This cable is only 6.5 feet so it can't be rerouted in smaller cars only. For bigger cars and trucks you need much more than that, more like 10 to 12 feet cable. The solution is to get this cable www.ebay.com/itm/332166504951 and ask us to change the Car Cigarette lighter adapter to a USB A plug.

@BryanzHAn03 2 жыл бұрын

Will the BGI-USB1 cable with Traffic Antenna work on the Garmin DriveSmart 65? Will the GPS unit receive traffic data when that cable is plugged into power?

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 жыл бұрын

No this is not a traffic receiver, it is a traffic receiver antenna, only for those models of Garmin units which has a built-in traffic receiver. So basically it works for models numbers ending with LMT

@BryanzHAn03 2 жыл бұрын

@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Great, thanks for clarifying. I can definitely use it on my old 2597 LMT.

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 жыл бұрын

@@BryanzHAn03 No problem, and yes you can use it on the Old Nuvi 2597LMT and get full live traffic info.

@MrBravoamigo 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the enlightenment. The cigarette lighter inside my car is down. I cannot use the original Mini USB cable connected to the lighter hole. What I need is a mini USB cable which can be inserted into the car USB port instead of the lighter hole! The original macro USB provided by Garmin can only be used charging on wall plugged USB outlet.

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 6 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

@johntran4756 3 жыл бұрын

Will it work on Smart Drive 65 ? Just ordered 2 from you and worrying if it’s ok.Thank You

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it should work just fine for the Smart Drive 65 but only for Power and Charge. There is no built in Traffic Receiver on Smart Drive 65, so you will need to use your Smartphone Gamin-Link software for traffic conditions and weather info.

@johntran4756 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You, feel more secure to have this special cable when travelling ,in case rental car abroad doesn’t have cigarette lighter!...this will ruin completely our trip.Big thanx !

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 3 жыл бұрын

@@johntran4756 No problem, and remember that you can carry your own battery bank in case the rental car USB port is dead of if it doesn't have one.

@kb748 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I have A Garmin RV1090 will this work as a Power cord ? I do need one about 8 Ft thanks

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 жыл бұрын

You will also need an adapter changing the Micro USB plug to Mini USB Plug, because your GPS takes a Micro USB charger. Also the cord is only 6.5 feet, with the extension plug it will be 6.8 feet.

@kb748 2 жыл бұрын

thanks Just got one off ebay from you

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 жыл бұрын

@@kb748 Yes I received your payment and it will ship out first thing tomorrow.

@visitoday9032 Жыл бұрын

I have a Nuvi 2699 which I believe has the built in traffic receiver though your list indicates that it is not a unit with a built in traffic receiver. Can you confirm the 2699 has a built in receiver.

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

Only if the model number ends with LMT it has a traffic receiver. For example Garmin Nuvi 2699LMT has a traffic receiver inside where as Nuvi 2699, or Nuvi 2699LM does not. LMT means Lifetime Maps & Traffic

@fuzznutz7182 3 жыл бұрын

Will that cord work on an. Dezel OTR 800. Some of the trucks I drive the car charger port does not work so I'm looking for a way to supply power to my Garmin with an external battery. In an emergency

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it only supports these DEZL models ™ dezl™ 560LMTdezl™ 560LMT dezl™ 570LMTdezl™ 570LMT dezl™ 580 LMT-Sdezl™ 580 LMT-S dezl™ 760LMTdezl™ 760LMT dezl™ 770LMTHDdezl™ 770LMTHD dezl™ 780 LMT-Sdezl™ 780 LMT-S dezl™ OTR500dezl™ OTR500 dezl™ OTR700dezl™ OTR700 dezlCam™ 785 LM

@TimothyMoke 3 жыл бұрын

@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 My model just says 760 dezl. This looks like it would work. Right? Thanks. Great work, btw.

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 3 жыл бұрын

@@TimothyMoke Yes indeed, this should work just fine for a Garmin Dezl 760

@TimothyMoke 3 жыл бұрын

@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Thanks, I just ordered one. My best.

@JColip1776 2 жыл бұрын

I have a RV890 that has the magnetic powered mount. I’m trying to use a usb cable instead of the cigarette adapter. Will this plug into the magnetic mount and power the RV890?

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 жыл бұрын

Hi the Garmin RV890 magnetic mount takes a Micro USB Plug, not a Mini USB plug, so this will not work for it. However we can throw in a free adapter cable which change the cable to Micro USB plug. To get this free adapter you must request it along with your purchase as it is normally not included. Thanks

@JColip1776 2 жыл бұрын

@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 micro usb will not fit into the magnetic mount neither will a micro usb.

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 жыл бұрын

@@JColip1776 Sorry I didn't understand what you mean, you said Micro USB in both cases. So are you telling me the Magnetic mount takes a Mini USB Power plug?

@JColip1776 2 жыл бұрын

@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 I’m sorry dang auto correct. I have tried both a micro usb and a mini usb and neither fit in the magnetic mount I have.

@JColip1776 2 жыл бұрын

@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 do you have email address I can reach out and explain and send a picture of what I’m seeing.

@chrisguitar 2 жыл бұрын

Garmin Nüvi 3597 LMTHD - Which cable will work and still provide traffic? Good stuff!

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it will, you will get full HD traffic and power from your car's USB Port. So follow the link in the description or click on this link www.mcssl.com/store/buy-green-inc/catalog/product/15cf7177648640d2b994347484356be7

@MrJasdog107 Жыл бұрын

Hi will this cable work with a Garmin Camper 890 MT .Tried using data usb cable but sat nav goes into sleep mode after a set time 30 minutes .

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

Hi, as far as I know the Garmin Camper 890 MT has a Micro USB port, not Mini USB port. So this cable will not even fit on that model.

@MrJasdog107 Жыл бұрын

@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Hi the 890 does a micro usb direct into the unit but it is designed to work in magnetic mount when in vehicle which does have a mini usb connection. So the replacement cable will fit into the mount ok. Will work though?.

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

@@MrJasdog107 Yes if it fits on the Magnetic mount it will work as long as your vehicle USB Port supports 2.0 AMP. Since the 890 is a large GPS it requires at least 2 Amperes to operate at full brightness. If your car Cigarette lighter port is only 1 Amp the GPS will still work with this cable but the screen brightness can't go to the max, and it will not charge the battery of the GPS.

@lcook0825 2 жыл бұрын

Will that give traffic to my gps even though I don’t have life time traffic?

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it will not, the traffic part only works with Garmin's that have internal traffic receiver and they only need an external antenna for it. This works as an external antenna for that type of Garmin GPS units. This does not have any traffic subscription on it's own. Basically this is the USB Version of Garmin TA10 and TA20 traffic antennas.

@memmypersaud6392 2 жыл бұрын

Will this work for model nuvi 2555LM ?

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 жыл бұрын

Yes it will, thanks

@shootersforchrist4753 9 ай бұрын

So what cable do I use to sync?

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 9 ай бұрын

The normal Mini USB cable that you can get for 99 cents at any dollar store.

@ricardolopez16 4 ай бұрын

Will the cable work with garmin dezl models

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 4 ай бұрын

That depends on the exact model number of the Garmin Dezl. It works for some of them while it doesn't for others.

@donnawest2316 Жыл бұрын

Not sure if this is what I need but took a chance, since there are free returns. I have a RV 890

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

Hi, some versions of the Garmin RV890 have a Micro USB Port instead of a Mini USB Port. So what I will do is include a free Micro USB to Mini USB adapter with your order. It should work fine but worst case you can send it back for a full refund.

@MrPX207 Жыл бұрын

The cable on your links looks different to the one you were using

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

Indeed, because BGI made a newer version now that supports Noise Cancelling with a Ferrite filter on it.

@kxni_ 10 ай бұрын

does it work with a drive 60, if not is there a cable for drive 60?

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 10 ай бұрын

Yes it works with GarminDrive 60

@kxni_ 10 ай бұрын

ok thanks@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101

@LingLing-ou6nt 10 ай бұрын

Anything longer than 5ft? I bought a normal mini usb cable of Amazon but my unit keeps restarting with that cable.

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 10 ай бұрын

The longer versions can be provided but they don't come with a 90 degree down angled plug. The plug is either strait or 90 degrees to the side.

@LingLing-ou6nt 10 ай бұрын

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 your ebay page?

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 10 ай бұрын

@@LingLing-ou6nt So that cable is not on eBay, it is on our website. It is 6.5 feet long with a side-angled plug. Here is the link www.mcssl.com/store/buy-green-inc/65-feet-bgi-usb1-garmin-gps-power-charge-cable-for-vehicles-without-cigarette-lighter-plugs

@LingLing-ou6nt 10 ай бұрын

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 anything longer? Like 12ft?

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 10 ай бұрын

@@LingLing-ou6nt Unfortunately no, but you could use a USB extension cable on the USB A side of the cable like this www.ebay.com/itm/225201532279

@ishantkadaria5406 5 ай бұрын

Will this cable be useful in azdome m550 ?

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 5 ай бұрын

If it has a standard Mini USB Port, yes it will work.

@DrDennis Жыл бұрын

Does cable work with Drivesmart 65?

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

Yes but only with those versions that don't have a 9 pin connector. Garmin made these with two types of Mini USB Ports, one has a normal 5Pin Mini USB port, and the other one has a 9Pin Mini USB port. The 9Pin version has conductors on both sides of the terminal, whereas the 5Pin has on one side only.

@MrMikd 2 жыл бұрын

It goes into pc mode when using my GTM 60 cable

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 жыл бұрын

In that case, the problem is not with your cable, but the USB Port on the GPS. You need to open the GPS and resolder the USB port here is how you do that. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a8eSfdJ21buRcoE.html

@sandramorello8790 2 жыл бұрын

will it work on a garmin otr 700 ?

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 2 жыл бұрын

Only if it originally came with a TA10 or TA20 Garmin Car Charger. Not all of them came with that.

@ricardolopez16 Жыл бұрын

Does it work on a garmin dezl with truck gps

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

Only on some models I need to know the complete model number of you Garmin Dezl GPS

@ricardolopez16 Жыл бұрын

There's no number on the unit only on the traffic receiver

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

@@ricardolopez16 Yes the model number is on the back under the magnetic cradle.

@Andy-wn4oc 3 жыл бұрын

the link above does not mention it is suitable to replace TA cables. is the link correct?

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it does and here is the specific listing for that www.mcssl.com/store/buy-green-inc/catalog/product/15cf7177648640d2b994347484356be7

@Andy-wn4oc 3 жыл бұрын

@@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Thank you

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 3 жыл бұрын

@@Andy-wn4oc My plesure!

@susanpodpora1008 Жыл бұрын

Can I buy this in Toronto ontario canada

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

Yes here is the link www.mcssl.com/store/buy-green-inc/garmin-mini-usb-power-and-charge-cable-

@susanpodpora1008 Жыл бұрын

I am in Canada. Can I get this cable in canada. I live in Toronto ontario. Canada

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely you can get it from www.buygreeninc.com or eBay Canada, here is the link to Buy Green INC www.mcssl.com/store/buy-green-inc/garmin-mini-usb-power-and-charge-cable-

@LESmith41 Жыл бұрын

I went to the Buy Green store and there is no way to buy this using anything other than PayPal. There is no option to use my VISA card. I tried to buy this thru EBAY but the order was canceled and I have no idea why. They should sell this thru Amazon.

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

I am sorry to hear that, I don't know why it was cancelled but try this link www.ebay.com/itm/234034301866

@davidgrandy4681 3 жыл бұрын

What is the model number of that specific cable?

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 3 жыл бұрын

BGI-USB1

@garrybolton9681 Жыл бұрын

Tried this with Garmin 260W but made no difference.

@TECHNOLOGYTIPS101 Жыл бұрын

That means the USB port inside the GPS unit is lose and the solder joints need to be refreshed, because this should work perfectly fine with the Nuvi 260W, and 265W