Battery for the Garmin 360 NuVi I just received a email from Garmin that states the warrantee for the battery is "10" years. To replace the battery will cost around $225.00.Hey Ladybug, the Garmin rep told you $50.00? Well I have tried calling Garmin tech service and the wait is always atleast 30 minutes[Not good if your on your cellphone] I actually have the email from Garmin stating this information.Ladybug if you have something from the rep or Garmin, please share it. Battery for the Garmin 360 NuVi I just received a email from Garmin that states the warrantee for the battery is "10" years. To replace the battery will cost around $225.00.Hey Ladybug,... » Read More Battery for the Garmin 360 NuVi I just received a email from Garmin that states the warrantee for the battery is "10" years. To replace the battery will cost around $225.00.Hey Ladybug, the Garmin rep told you $50.00? Well I have tried calling Garmin tech service and the wait is always atleast 30 minutes[Not good if your on your cellphone] I actually have the email from Garmin stating this information.Ladybug if you have something from the rep or Garmin, please share it. « Show Less
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I've never worn out a battery on one of these things, and I therefore can't certify that it will work in a car with a worn-out battery, but I do know that people often use laptops indefinitely on the AC adapter/charger. There's no reason why it shouldn't work that way.Mr. Kuc, if yours behaves that way you might consider calling Garmin and ask them if that's consistent with a bad battery or with another problem. It might be a damaged software install, which could be fixed at no expense.-dk
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I just wrote to Garmin and asked if there was any sort of extra warrantee on the battery, and they wrote back..."Thank you for contacting Garmin International. I am unaware of any typeof "Super Warranty" on our batteries. Our units are covered for 1 year however the battery is designed to last 5-7 years depending on usage. "I would ordinarily consider this to be unacceptable, but actually I'm not too uncomfortable with this, because the unit will still work in a car even with a trashed battery.-dk
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So then, yours still works in the car? In car or in hand, mine activates, shows main screen and then powers down. Battery??
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This takes a standard C2032 battery. You can get them for about $2 at your local hardware store or pharmacy. They last about 1-2 years, depending on how often you use them or leave the device on.
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Before taking any other action, I would suggest you contact Garmin and ask them. If it is possible, they would probably have the appropriate replacement battery.
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I have a follow up on the Optima battery. This morning I was able to speak to customer service at Optima. Brian took information. Two hours later a representative from Amazon called me and a new battery will be here next week. I'm happy with the results but it took six months with three weeks left on the warranty.
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Their warranty is not all that to be honest, they ask you a ton of technical questions if it goes bad, e.g, is your charging system in your car stable? do you check the voltage of the battery from time to time? If the voltage reading from the battery is low, you need to take it out and charge it on one of those $300 charging systems they sell online. Anyway don't let that scare you, the previous battery going out on me was my fault, my terminals were loose so the battery wasn't properly getting charge from the alternator. Its a good battery, I have had this one for about 5months, Just make sure your terminals are secure and you have a good working alternator, you will be fine. Their warranty is not all that to be honest, they ask you a ton of technical questions if it goes bad, e.g, is your charging system in your car stable? do you check the voltage of the battery from time to time? If the voltage reading from the battery is low, you need to take it out and charge it on one of those $300 charging systems they sell online. Anyway don't let that scare you, the previous battery going out on me was my fault, my terminals were loose so the battery wasn't properly getting charge from the alternator. Its a good battery, I have had this one for about 5months, Just make... » Read More Their warranty is not all that to be honest, they ask you a ton of technical questions if it goes bad, e.g, is your charging system in your car stable? do you check the voltage of the battery from time to time? If the voltage reading from the battery is low, you need to take it out and charge it on one of those $300 charging systems they sell online. Anyway don't let that scare you, the previous battery going out on me was my fault, my terminals were loose so the battery wasn't properly getting charge from the alternator. Its a good battery, I have had this one for about 5months, Just make sure your terminals are secure and you have a good working alternator, you will be fine. « Show Less
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Actually, I would be happy if I could find a spare battery for $50 or so. But $150?! When I can buy another unit for the same price? Weird. I'm not seeing a lot of support from B&D; for these units, which is a shame since they seem well-designed otherwise.
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Ok for those of you who can use a Phillips screwdriver and an Allan wrench. Remove the screen mesh and unscrew the speaker. You must do this to get to your battery. Once you see the battery unplug it and take it to Radio Shack. They carry the same battery there. It's usually by the counter. They also use this style of battery for power wheels. Cost is about $24.99. Instalation was a snap cause it's the same style and size, not to mention voltages. My original battery lasted for 3 years and I have been using the replacement kne for 2. It's like changing a car battery. Do it your self.
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You can repair an a123 cell 36 volt battery now I believe, cost about $100 for the 10 a123 cells though vs 167 for a new battery.
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I've been seraching for one too. The one that came with mine is horrible . I get 6-8 miles max . So far the replacement batteries I found are extremely $$$.
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I called Garmin on July 13, 2007 (yesterday) regarding the updates for my then Garmin Nuvi 680. (I have since returned the unit to Amazon)---Anyway, I was told the updates would be available in a few weeks and would not be free. The cost was available, but I assume it will be the $75. Evidently there are mixed responses either from Garmin, or from Garmin Owners as to what will be "free" and what will be available for a fee due to Garmin Customer Service not having a standard anwer to this question when you finally get a hold of someone there (30 min. wait on the phone).So, until it happens no one will know for sure. I called Garmin on July 13, 2007 (yesterday) regarding the updates for my then Garmin Nuvi 680. (I have since returned the unit to Amazon)---Anyway, I was told the updates would be available in a few weeks and would not be free. The cost was available, but I assume it will be the $75. Evidently there are mixed responses either from Garmin, or from Garmin Owners as to what will be "free" and what will be available for a fee due to Garmin Customer Service not having a standard anwer to this question when you finally get a hold of someone there (30 min. wait on the phone).So,... » Read More I called Garmin on July 13, 2007 (yesterday) regarding the updates for my then Garmin Nuvi 680. (I have since returned the unit to Amazon)---Anyway, I was told the updates would be available in a few weeks and would not be free. The cost was available, but I assume it will be the $75. Evidently there are mixed responses either from Garmin, or from Garmin Owners as to what will be "free" and what will be available for a fee due to Garmin Customer Service not having a standard anwer to this question when you finally get a hold of someone there (30 min. wait on the phone).So, until it happens no one will know for sure. « Show Less
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I have only had the battery for 3 months. I ordered thru Amazon.com, so if it failed before the 3 year warranty is up, I would contact them first. If you ordered thru GS directly, you would contact them first. See the response from Randy C. below: I saw this on their website. Our battery went out and was looking into the warranty. Placing A Warranty Claim and GSB Investigation To place a warranty claim, contact GSB at (800) 472-2879 or www.gsbattery.com. By placing a warranty claim, claimant agrees (i) to provide GSB with reasonable access to the location where the alleged defective battery was operated and stored so that GSB may perform a site failure investigation and (ii) upon request of GSB, return the alleged defective battery to GSB for failure analysis. Where a BBU or power supply is used in conjunction with the ONT, GSB's investigation may also include a failure mode analysis of the BBU or power supply. A warranty claim must include a copy of the retail purchase receipt. Mar 21, 2014 by Randy C
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Im surprised the battery only lasted 2 years! That's rediculous! I would contact Garmin and see if they will fix the watch for you.
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Take the handheld to battery shop and they will replace. Costs around $15. Should need replacement only every two years or so.
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Thank you. Sounds good. Now I want to find it in combo with the NuMaps Lifetime. Nuvi combo have the NuMaps Lifetime for $50 extra, but I can't find this with a combo yet.----------------Garmin said the one with lifetime update for maps (3790LMT) would be out in September, keep checking their website. Said the cost was $499.99. I hate to spend that money, but am getting the voice activated one for safety reasons. Said it was shipped to Best Buy, but I can find it only in Canada...
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Check with Goal Zero on their website. They were really helpful when I had questions. I had 2 battery sucking Garmin GPS/Radios on a month long trek last summer. I love these units and recommend them highly! Cheers
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Just be sure that the battery type numbers are the same as the replacement one. Golf buddy GPS has many types of battery, so get it through Amazon for the best price.
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$9.99 , How long the battery lasts before being replaced varies depending on the circuit of the device, how many charges it gets and of course extreme heat or cold will effect the life span of any battery