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Leland Collins

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 21

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 9:43 am Post subject: Garmin 296/396 plug

The cigarette lighter adapter plug for my Garmin 296 pulled apart. This 

is the connector that plugs into the Garmin. Has anyone else had this 

problem and solved it shy of buying a new $30 adapter from Garmin? The 

plug fits pretty tightly and I fear that a new plug would just pull 

apart again.

Leland

RV9A

73 hours

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Robin Marks

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Location: San Luis Obispo, CA

Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 10:25 am Post subject: Garmin 296/396 plug

It has only happened to me TWICE! 

I contacted Garmin re: the very poor design and they have had problems

with many customers. I think they sent me a free replacement and I think

I also purchased one on ebay at a discount. 

The solution to this is to grab very close to the body with enough

pressure and be focused on what you are doing with a light wiggle and

direct pull. This will extend the life of the plug but will not solve

the problem. It is just a poor design.



Robin

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Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2006 11:32 am Post subject: Garmin 296/396 plug

My low tech solution is never take the plug out, or at least as 

rarely as possible 



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 It has only happened to me TWICE! 

 I contacted Garmin re: the very poor design and they have had problems

 with many customers. I think they sent me a free replacement and I think

 I also purchased one on ebay at a discount. 

 The solution to this is to grab very close to the body with enough

 pressure and be focused on what you are doing with a light wiggle and

 direct pull. This will extend the life of the plug but will not solve

 the problem. It is just a poor design.

 

 Robin

 RV-6A 250 hours, 2 Garmin cords (so far)

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Leland Collins

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 21

Posted: Wed Feb 15, 2006 11:12 am Post subject: Garmin 296/396 plug

Great input. I just called Garmin and they are sending me a warranty replacement Cigarette Lighter Adapter. They even offered to send it 2-day air. Garmin is working on the problem and I may possibly receive one with an improved plug.

Leland




Yes, mine came apart too.  Garmin gave me another one,  gratis.



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