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deesoft Regular Visitor
Joined: 14/03/2003 19:10:05 Posts: 138 Location: Warrington, Cheshire, UK
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Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 12:56 pm Post subject: Nuvi 310 Deluxe |
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Hi
I am just bought a310D form Halfords. It is supposed to have a lifetime subscription to Trafficmaster (which we have been using for years). If I go to the garmin site to activate Trafficmaster subscription they want $60 off me.
Also with the 310D you get a CD with the maps of Europe but again Garmin want money to unlock the maps.
Have lodges a query with Halfords Customer Services, and awaing a reply.
Has anyone on this forum had any success with the two above problems??
David _________________ Ipaq hx2750, TTN5, Globalsat 338 GPS, Garmin Nuvi 310D and GTM12, TomTom GO910 and now GO540
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swing Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Nov 04, 2003 Posts: 2225 Location: Bedfordshire, UK
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Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 2:00 pm Post subject: Re: Nuvi 310 Deluxe |
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The subscription to TM should activate automatically once you have a GPS signal - it shouldn't need activating.
As for the CD - I believe there should be a code in the box - this code might need entering on the Garmin website to get the right unlock code.
Personally, I would ring Garmin and confirm how it's supposed to work - they will know much better than Halfords ever will. |
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stevemiles Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jun 02, 2006 Posts: 4
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Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 8:41 pm Post subject: Nuvi 310D |
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I have a 310D also from halfords.
You do have an unlock code in the box the the Europe Maps although its quite had to find! Look for the yellow slip with the bar code at the bottom - just above it you will find the unit serail no, registration code and full 25 key unlock code...
Steve |
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parbrook Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jun 08, 2006 Posts: 42
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Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 10:10 pm Post subject: nuvi 310D |
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Bought mine at Halfords last Saturday.
Plugged it all in and the TMC is a lifetime subscription to RAC live.
This shows-up once the Nuvi has recognised the FM receiver (GTM 12 in my case).
I spent ages looking for the 25 character unlock code for the software.
Tried to find it on the Garmin website and found some info that pointed me to the yellow sheet of paper that was in the box.
I should have looked at both sides of the sheet in the first place.
The codes unlock and registration codes are at the bottom, but it's not immediately obvious. |
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deesoft Regular Visitor
Joined: 14/03/2003 19:10:05 Posts: 138 Location: Warrington, Cheshire, UK
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Posted: Thu Jun 08, 2006 10:23 pm Post subject: Unlock Code |
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Thanks all for your assistance, Halfords are a bit naughty in advertising that the traffic subscription is to Trafficmaster, but nevertheless, the RAC one seems good.
Yes I have found the Maps unlock Code, very well hidden wasn't it.
So we are fully up and running.
David _________________ Ipaq hx2750, TTN5, Globalsat 338 GPS, Garmin Nuvi 310D and GTM12, TomTom GO910 and now GO540
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Trafficman Regular Visitor
Joined: Jul 31, 2005 Posts: 70 Location: South Yorkshire
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 1:36 am Post subject: |
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Trafficmaster and RAC Live are one and the same thing. |
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deesoft Regular Visitor
Joined: 14/03/2003 19:10:05 Posts: 138 Location: Warrington, Cheshire, UK
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Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 9:38 pm Post subject: Suitably Admonished |
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Thanks Trafficman for your info, my wife is now reassured seeing that the RAC system is Trafficmaster. We have been using a Trafficmaster for years and my wife has faith in it and Trafficmaster.
Once again Thanks
David _________________ Ipaq hx2750, TTN5, Globalsat 338 GPS, Garmin Nuvi 310D and GTM12, TomTom GO910 and now GO540
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dvh Occasional Visitor
Joined: Apr 27, 2005 Posts: 8
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Posted: Sun Jun 11, 2006 11:51 pm Post subject: |
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I was thinking of getting one of these units, can you plan an itineray with numerous waypoints as in TT3. once your route is planned can you view it before setting off. |
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ChopperEllis Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jun 23, 2007 Posts: 2
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Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 12:33 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
I've just bought a 310d from Halfords too but I can't unlock the maps. I have the yellow paper with the code on but it doesn't seem to match unit.
Should the serial number on the yellow paper match that on the back of the unit?
Also, what version of map did your unit come with. Mine is v8 from September 2005!!! Seems a bit old to me.
Think I may have been sold a duff!
Cheers
Rob |
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swing Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Nov 04, 2003 Posts: 2225 Location: Bedfordshire, UK
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Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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It certainly doesn't sound right - is the unlock code for v8, or v9? I would recommend returning it to Halfords for another unit... _________________ Please don't be offended if I do not reply to a PM - please ask questions via the forums. |
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philpugh Lifetime Member
Joined: Dec 28, 2005 Posts: 2003 Location: Antrobus, Cheshire
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 11:03 am Post subject: |
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dvh wrote: | I was thinking of getting one of these units, can you plan an itineray with numerous waypoints as in TT3. once your route is planned can you view it before setting off. |
No - nuvis don't allow itinerary planning. However you can add a "via" into the route once planned. But you can overcome this by creating your intermediate 'waypoints' (destinations) as Favourites and simply select them in the order you want (like with TT3) as neither Garmin or TT do real multi-stop route planning (i.e. best routes / order of stops) _________________ Phil |
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PhilHornby Frequent Visitor
Joined: Dec 07, 2006 Posts: 564 Location: North Devon
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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ChopperEllis wrote: | what version of map did your unit come with. Mine is v8 from September 2005!!! | There's obviously a big stockpile of old Nüvi 310's somewhere !
I bought mine in April '07 (from Amazon) and it came with CN V8. My b-in-law bought one in May (from Staples) and that had V8 too. (Along with ancient firmware to match). |
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ChopperEllis Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jun 23, 2007 Posts: 2
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2007 10:01 pm Post subject: |
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Took it back today and got a replacement with v9 and the correct codes.
Good deal really - they knocked £30 off the first one because it was the display model and they didn't charge me any extra for the new one today.
Thanks for your help
Rob |
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stealthcore Occasional Visitor
Joined: Mar 25, 2008 Posts: 1
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:11 am Post subject: |
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Hi Guys
I have a gramin 310d i bought this in september 07,i have thrown the box away with the yellow paper in
Is there a way i can get a map for another country without unlocking this? or a way of getting a new unlock key?
Any help would be greatly appreciated |
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ijhill Occasional Visitor
Joined: 13/03/2003 14:39:30 Posts: 31 Location: United Kingdom
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:45 am Post subject: |
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You should also be able to get the latest 2008 maps for free by registering the unit with garmin. i did this with my 510 earlier this month.
[quote="ChopperEllis" ]Took it back today and got a replacement with v9 and the correct codes. Good deal really - they knocked £30 off the first one because it was the display model and they didn't charge me any extra for the new one today. Thanks for your help Rob[/quote] |
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