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A bit of a puzzle

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My newly acquired C5 X7 has presented me with a bit of a puzzle. As per Citroen's usual satnav non conformity to postcode input, I have a Garmin Nuvi 2569 that I used on a previous motor that I tried to work from this week. The only USB port that I can find in the car is in the centre console which I had a usb stick plugged into with my music library.
When I plug the Garmin into that port nowt much happens. The dashboard screen shows as the device isn't recognised. I wasn't expecting it to be anyway as the satnav would display its own maps.
The Garmin just goes to the welcome screen and no further despite giving it loads of time to work.

I know the Garmin is working, but how in hell do I get it to work in this French automobile? Maybe it's revolting against me because I voted for Brexit......
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Re: A bit of a puzzle

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How much power (amps) does the Garmin require? Sat Navs normally need 1 amp or more, but USB 1 - 2 ports only are required to supply 0.5 amp per port (although USB 3 can supply 2.1 amps).
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Re: A bit of a puzzle

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A bodge but maybe a USB adaptor plugged in to the fag lighter - or similar socket - would work.
My Garmin does just that. I do have a USB outlet but that connects my dongle to the radio.

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Re: A bit of a puzzle

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myglaren wrote: 17 Apr 2021, 19:33 A bodge but maybe a USB adaptor plugged in to the fag lighter - or similar socket - would work.
My Garmin does just that. I do have a USB outlet but that connects my dongle to the radio.

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Ah, that's what the thing is for. I have one somewhere in my garage and I do remember that it was used for exactly that.
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Re: A bit of a puzzle

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The USB in the C5 X7 is mainly for updating the Telematics system / playback of MP3 files. It's not designed to power an independent Sat Nav that will require a 12V feed.

Post codes can be entered on the factory fitted system anyway - it depends on the system you have, as to whether you enter them using the post code directly, or enter the post code on the 'City' field.
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Re: A bit of a puzzle

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The industry standard for USB devices is that it has a 5 volt feed. USB1 had guidelines (which did cause issues as companies had their own interpretations of these guidelines), USB2 (and subsequent versions) has standards, and USB1 and USB2 provide 0.5A to power any devices connect to them. USB3 can have a lot more amperage available (up to 5A). MOST devices that are designed to be powered from a USB system will take 5 volts (if they need more than 0.5A they either use an external PSU or (if the device only needs up to 1A) a cable with THREE connectors (one for the device, and two for the USB system, allowing 2 X 0.5A (so 1A) feeds)). Some devices may need 20V, and there is provision for this requirement.

There is (specifically for Power Delivery type USB ports) the ability for 20V to be provided, with up to 5A available. There are also POWERED USB ports, most widely used for PoS equipment.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB#Elect ... cification
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Re: A bit of a puzzle

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GiveMeABreak wrote: 17 Apr 2021, 21:29 Post codes can be entered on the factory fitted system anyway - it depends on the system you have, as to whether you enter them using the post code directly, or enter the post code on the 'City' field.
You've mentioned this before Mark but there's no way to do it.
The satnav starts up England selected then when I input postcodes into town it only allows partial codes, ie sr78ab only gets as far as sr78.
It's bloody pathetic that a leading motor manufacturer doesn't support full post code input.

Anyway, I forgot all about the cigarette lighter option and I know I have one somewhere in the house. I'll get another if not.
Thanks for the help.
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Re: A bit of a puzzle

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No worries - it's not perfect, I agree, but that's because most countries don't have a 7 alpha / Num code like we do in the UK. Most European countries and others us up to 4 or 5 - which is what the post code input accepts on the Sat Nav. From there it should narrow it down enough to be able to select an address. My NG4 Navidrive accepted full UK postcodes, as does my current Connected Nav system, but it does get caught out with a few missing that I know exist but it doesn't have in its database. But I can use a combo of postcode and address if needed - I just make sure I do a bit of forward planning if going anywhere new and make sure it's programmed in and saved ages before I set off.

I cant remember what system you have now, but it should take the 'Outward part of the code (up to the first 4).

Interestingly, a UK Postcode can cover up to 100 properties - and can get you to about 10 Metres or so within a town, but up to half a mile away in rural areas. So not perfect even if it could take the full UK postcode. :-D

If all else fails, just input the GPS coordinates directly for a pinpoint location.
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Re: A bit of a puzzle

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I am also unsure what system we're talking about here but on the two systems in our household cars (eMyWay/RT6 and SMEG+) I seem to recall that (at least ) one of the systems needed a firmware update in order to accept full postcodes.

Not that I've used either of the satnavs as anything more than a glorified atlas!
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