Try this if Garmin Nuvi won’t turn on while it’s plugged in

Compact Garmin GPS devices such as Nuvi series provide numerous powerful navigation features that benefit local delivery drivers, long-haul truckers, business users, and route salespeople.

Well, with other advanced technology you rely on, it is very important to understand the potential problems that may crop up. For example, sometimes Garmin Nuvi won’t turn on once you have plugged it into an electrical outlet. This problem appears because of the charger cable you are using.

Garmin Nuvi Charging Cables

GPS devices and most portable electronic use the scaled-down versions of USB connectors. Well, the majority make use of the mini-USB standard, while a few lighter and smaller versions use tiny micro-USB connector.

They are wired in the same way but were shaped different physically. On the other hand, the USB standard was perfectly designed to provide electronic gadgets/ devices with both power cables with the same cable.

Conversely, some off-the-shelf cables are wired perfectly to provide data functions, while manufacturers of the device tweak their cables in order to provide extra power than suggested by USB specification.

Power and USB Cables

Do you know that a standard USB cables consists of four (4) individual wires? Well, the actual difference between non-powered USB cables lies in how cables are wired. Moreover, the first wire provides five (5) volts of power at 500 milliamps whereas the fourth acts as it is grounded.

On the other hand, the second (2) and third (3) wires carry data between all WiFi-enables smart devices (wired or wireless). Alternatively, the small mini-USB and micro-USB connectors add a fifth wire that can be used to change how the cable functions with portable devices in a hassle-free manner. In case the fifth wire isn't connected with the fourth one, then it can only be for data transfer.

Conversely, connecting the fourth and the fifth one enables the cable to power or charge your Garmin device depending on the amperage.

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Garmin GPS vs. Aftermarket

The original Garmin USB cable has a 17.9 kilo-ohm resistor that has proven very helpful in joining the fourth and fifth wires properly with each other. It has been configured this way that cable doubles the standard USB amperage and allows Nuvi to draw up to one (1) amp.

It has enough power supply to charge so that it can navigate at the same time without any issue. On the other hand, many aftermarket cables will be wired for data transfer only. It will produce the standard of just 500MA of USB current. Also, remember that a data cable will only let you to transfer information between Nuvi and a computer/ laptop. A standard-amperage cable will not power on your Nuvi device but will definitely charge it.

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The Cable Management

Don’t worry as you can still use an aftermarket charger, or replace a defective charger cable with your nearest electronics retailer. Moreover, if you have several mini or micro-USB cables, then it is recommended to try them one at a time and identify whether it will power the Garmin Nuvi or not.

It is also suggested to make use of adhesive labels, color-coded wire ties or some other method to mark them so that you can keep them separate from other cables.

Well, with one appropriate cable in your vehicle, one in your home or office and one in your luggage, you will be ready to power your Garmin or charge the other devices to fix Garmin touch screen not working issues.

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