New Garmin Montana - Page 410

number9 · 12-04-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocky TFS

Don't do that again!!!

Try this: Setup-> Shortcuts-> Create shortcut-> Name="Reset ODO", You will find a red 180 turn Icon to use, No change to Profile, Setup->Page down to Reset, "Reset Trip Data-> ON, back to shortcut page, No Where to?, Application to "Map". Then "Add to Menu". Move it to Drawer later if you want.

This does not change anything except resets just the odo, times, speeds, etc., and returns you to the map in one second! I use it all the time. Put it in all profiles.

I just did your shortcut except I made the Trip Computer the app to launch instead of the map. I figured I'd be in the Main Menu when I launch the shortcut anyway, and I'd like the Trip Computer to launch so I can confirm it was reset.

Thanks again for this!!!

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atlas cached · 12-04-2012, 12:51 PM

For those who want an overview of which options are currently available when creating Shortcuts on Montana, you can see that here.

mass-klr · 12-04-2012, 01:14 PM

Just received my replacement Amps Rugged Mount from Garmin. Looks like they fixed the security screw issue. Now I have 2, 1 with bad screw and 1 with good screw. Now I need another bike for the extra mount

Emmbeedee · 12-04-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mass-klr

Just received my replacement Amps Rugged Mount from Garmin. Looks like they fixed the security screw issue. Now I have 2, 1 with bad screw and 1 with good screw. Now I need another bike for the extra mount

That reminds me - I should call Garmin and find out if they can send me a new Tempe to replace my flawed one.

Emmbeedee · 12-04-2012, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Emmbeedee

That reminds me - I should call Garmin and find out if they can send me a new Tempe to replace my flawed one.

Well that was a waste of time - Garmin Help Desk staff tell me "to reset the Tempe, just do a Master Reset on the gps you want to use it with."

Yeah right. Like I'm going to do a Master Reset every morning I plan to use the unit.

atlas cached · 12-04-2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Emmbeedee

Well that was a waste of time - Garmin Help Desk staff tell me "to reset the Tempe, just do a Master Reset on the gps you want to use it with."

Yeah right. Like I'm going to do a Master Reset every morning I plan to use the unit.

Do not let them get away with that. Demand to speak with a supervisor or someone who is actually current and aware of the issues with the Tempe.

The quote about replacement Tempe units on the Montana wiki Tempe page is from Garmin Tech Support.

Quote it back to them.

Emmbeedee · 12-04-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by atlas cached

Do not let them get away with that. Demand to speak with a supervisor or someone who is actually current and aware of the issues with the Tempe.

The quote about replacement Tempe units on the Montana wiki Tempe page is from Garmin Tech Support.

Quote it back to them.

I'm not going to let them get away with it. Hopefully the Garmin staff member who monitors this thread and contacted me previously by email will get involved and offer some internal assistance.

I could always send it back to GPSCity too. I've still got the box.

81husky · 12-05-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Emmbeedee

Well that was a waste of time - Garmin Help Desk staff tell me "to reset the Tempe, just do a Master Reset on the gps you want to use it with."

Yeah right. Like I'm going to do a Master Reset every morning I plan to use the unit.

The master reset doesn't work. I finally got mine replaced after many e-mails, and the new one works like it's supposed to. I don't know why they are so opposed to admitting there is problem with the first units that were shipped. Or do the tech support people really not understand how the Tempe works? The high and low temps are stored in the Tempe, and the reset has to occur in the Tempe unit. The GPS unit reading the Tempe data has no control over what the Tempe is sending it.

bighopper · 12-05-2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Emmbeedee

I'm not going to let them get away with it. Hopefully the Garmin staff member who monitors this thread and contacted me previously by email will get involved and offer some internal assistance.

I could always send it back to GPSCity too. I've still got the box.

I have had the same problem with Garmin support, via emails & on the phone get the same canned answer about removing the battery...yada...yada..yada. I also posted the issue on GPScity & one of there responders said he thought it was a software issue in the Montana....but said I could call then for a RMA, which might be the easier solution & then buy another unit

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atlas cached · 12-05-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bighopper

I have had the same problem with Garmin support, via emails & on the phone get the same canned answer about removing the battery...yada...yada..yada. I also posted the issue on GPScity & one of there responders said he thought it was a software issue in the Montana....but said I could call then for a RMA, which might be the easier solution & then buy another unit

.

The issue is not with any GPSr unit. The Tempe is omni-directional, it only transmits data, and can not recieve commands from any GPSr.

The issue IS a firmware bug in the original Tempe shipment.

igormortis · 12-05-2012, 12:38 PM

How do you diagnose the problem - I'm not sure that I understand. Does the initial min/max recorded temperature not change?

Emmbeedee · 12-05-2012, 12:50 PM

If anyone's looking for a Montana 600, they're $399 Canadian at GPSCentral.ca until December 12.

Emmbeedee · 12-05-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by igormortis

How do you diagnose the problem - I'm not sure that I understand. Does the initial min/max recorded temperature not change?

That's right. Whatever the highest and lowest temps the Tempe has seen and recorded to the gps is always retained unless you remove the Tempe battery for 30 seconds.

Bonerov · 12-05-2012, 01:27 PM

I finally got my AMPS Rugged Mount yesterday. I wired it up, mounted it, and then found that the damned lock screw doesn't reach the threads. I know about the issue and meant to test it before I went through the trouble of running the wires, etc. bummer.

Quick question: do I contact Garmin or do I contact the vendor from whom I purchased the item, in order to get it replaced? Also, will they take back the old one if I've chopped off the three data wires? Doh....

atlas cached · 12-05-2012, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by igormortis

How do you diagnose the problem - I'm not sure that I understand. Does the initial min/max recorded temperature not change?

Yes, it is all explained here.

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12-04-2012, 01:14 PM	#6138
mass-klr Adventurer Joined: Aug 2012 Location: Massachusetts Oddometer: 75	Just received my replacement Amps Rugged Mount from Garmin. Looks like they fixed the security screw issue. Now I have 2, 1 with bad screw and 1 with good screw. Now I need another bike for the extra mount

12-05-2012, 01:27 PM	#6149
Bonerov Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Oddometer: 167	I finally got my AMPS Rugged Mount yesterday. I wired it up, mounted it, and then found that the damned lock screw doesn't reach the threads. I know about the issue and meant to test it before I went through the trouble of running the wires, etc. bummer. Quick question: do I contact Garmin or do I contact the vendor from whom I purchased the item, in order to get it replaced? Also, will they take back the old one if I've chopped off the three data wires? Doh....