I was driving one day when my Garmin stated satellite reception lost. It would then not work for several days. I have carried out a full reset but that has not cured it. Now if I leave it on all day it will occasionally find satellites, start to function, but will then soon lose the satellites again and stop working. Garmin want about £100-00 to repair or replace it and I can't afford it as I am disabled.

John Mackin., January 2008

http://www.sharcnet-usa.com

Jim, April 2010

Yes, please see this link:

http://www.sharc.net/gps_antenna_repair.htm

Jim, December 2009

a flat cable can't be so hard to repair, but ...

I found out that I can use an external gps antenna, and that works perfectly ...

It is a Tomtom antenna ;-)
(on a Garmlin 300T)

Marc
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http://radiolangauges.tk 300+ languages on shortwave.

Marc, October 2009

Yo tengo el mismo problema, y la garantia se acabo hace un mes, es una berguenza que nos vendan marcas como buenas y son unos estafadores a la hora de reparar o cargar mapas todo es ganancias para ellos, son ladronsuelos de de buenos trajes y corbatas. Mi modelo es el nuvi310 y me costo 380 € y me ha durado dos años, recomiendo que nadie se lo compre pues tendra problema.

jose, September 2009

I have the same problem with my Garmin 310. It seems there is nothing we can do. To get it repair or replace is too expensive. I believe we have been buggered through the satellites some how. Well, save your money or buy another GPS again. I bought one set for my friend last year, it also developed this same problem of not detecting the satellites.

Very angry user, June 2009

I emailed a chap who advertises on eBay and for £35 they will repair any 300 or 660 series nuvi with a three day turn around.
I had explained the problem I was having both to Garmin and to a few forums but none seemed to know what the problem could be, on the other had I emailed this guy and soon as I said the problem I had he said that it was a common problem and that I needed a new arial. They would also sort out the software as well included in the price.
If you go to eBay UK and search for Nuvi the link will come up.

Mine is getting sent off at the end of the week and will be back by Thurdsay at the latest.

Sam Graham, February 2009

Hi John, dont know the answer but my Nuvi 660 is doing exactly the same. Is this a common fault? It would be cheaper to buy a new one!

Pete, January 2009

I also have a nuvi310 with the same problem. I opened it and found that the ribbon cable connecting the unit to the arial was broke right off.
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND REPLACEMENT PARTS?

Hennie Smal, May 2008

I have the exact same problem with my Garmin. I was travelling along and the Sat Nav just lost reception. I have also done a reset but will only work for 5 mins and then do the same. Garmin want €200 to fix it. What a joke.My sat nav is a nuvi 660. Can anybody help!!!!

Ed, February 2008