Help with Navi

[MiWinger51]

OK, can someone tell me how bad I screwed up? I wanted to see what card I had in my 2006 gl1800, so not being much for directions i ejected it, looked at it and put it back in. Now when I start up it keeps flashing navi on the screen but nothing else. According to the book, I should have turned on the bike before putting the card back in. Then it was suppose to be left on until it reloaded. I'm not real worried about the card as I want to upgrade to 2014 maps thru Garmin. I'm more worried that I damaged the system itself. Any tips would be appreciated.

[JHUBBLE]

I would take it back out, turn the switch on and re-insert it. Make sure that you have it inserted correctly and that it pushes the "eject" button out as well. I have removed and reinserted mine several times without any issues. Hope this helps.

[MiWinger51]

I would take it back out, turn the switch on and re-insert it. Make sure that you have it inserted correctly and that it pushes the "eject" button out as well. I have removed and reinserted mine several times without any issues. Hope this helps.

I tried that last night, but will attempt it again this evening. How long should it take to load?

[baumedagn]

I too have had my card out a number of times with no issues. Although, I've never removed it with the system on. Also, if you check this site, there is an update available from one of the members. I'm currently using 2018 maps on my 2012.

[Viking]

More likely, you bent pins on the unit, in which case you have pretty much done it in. Many moons ago, there was a member who wrote up how to repair this, but it was quite involved and needed parts (specifically the pinned connector). That will be in the archives, but I know not where. It should not have made a difference if the bike was on or off. It only needs to be on to load or reload the operating software, which should already be in your Navi unit, so putting it in while off and then turning it on would still load the maps. You might remove the unit from the bike so that you can see inside the slot and discover if any pins are bent. If you can get to the pins (if bent) and very carefully straighten them, you may get away with it. They are very delicate tho, so breaking them off is possible.

Sorry to have to be the harbinger of doom.

[MiWinger51]

More likely, you bent pins on the unit, in which case you have pretty much done it in. Many moons ago, there was a member who wrote up how to repair this, but it was quite involved and needed parts (specifically the pinned connector). That will be in the archives, but I know not where. It should not have made a difference if the bike was on or off. It only needs to be on to load or reload the operating software, which should already be in your Navi unit, so putting it in while off and then turning it on would still load the maps. You might remove the unit from the bike so that you can see inside the slot and discover if any pins are bent. If you can get to the pins (if bent) and very carefully straighten them, you may get away with it. They are very delicate tho, so breaking them off is possible.

Sorry to have to be the harbinger of doom.

Thanks, that is probably the case, Cheap way out is to buy a Garmin 395 LM. $400 with lifetime updates. Can't beat that with a stick.