Garmin Zumo 450/550

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Zumo 550 - Handlebar control mod

Last post by Santa-2512 « Fri Apr 17, 2020 9:30 am

by Santa-2512 » Fri Apr 17, 2020 9:30 am

I spotted this on another forum, whilst searching for a nav6 fix

A hack to use the Honda handlebar remote with the 550

Had i not sold my 550 i'd...

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Last post by Santa-2512
Fri Apr 17, 2020 9:30 am
CN NA 2021.10 Update

Last post by Fallguy67 « Fri Mar 06, 2020 9:39 pm
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by carolinarider09 » Fri Feb 21, 2020 5:24 pm

Updated my Zumo 550 to CN NA 2021.10 using the "cloning" process.

I did have an issue when I tired to rename the map files. Turns out, the card I...

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Last post by Fallguy67
Fri Mar 06, 2020 9:39 pm
zumo 400

Last post by rusty700 « Thu Mar 05, 2020 6:22 pm

by rusty700 » Thu Mar 05, 2020 6:22 pm

I have a zumo 400 been reliable for years, but since the last update it has had a couple of issues,

Fuel gauge does not work
occasionally top half...

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Last post by rusty700
Thu Mar 05, 2020 6:22 pm
550 switches off soon after booting

Last post by ianchapp « Wed Feb 19, 2020 9:19 am
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by ianchapp » Tue Feb 18, 2020 6:24 pm

Got a problem with my 550 :cry:

The unit powers on initially, splash screen shows, and then it switches off at approx the time the splash screen...

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Last post by ianchapp
Wed Feb 19, 2020 9:19 am
550 re-routing

Last post by rbentnail « Tue Feb 11, 2020 8:34 pm
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by BillL » Mon Feb 10, 2020 8:41 pm
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The experience described below may be related to other posts:
Might this be related to the discussion here?:
Or here?:

I have been experiencing...
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Last post by rbentnail
Tue Feb 11, 2020 8:34 pm
550 taking strange route

Last post by jfheath « Thu Feb 06, 2020 4:33 am
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by Pockets » Sun Feb 02, 2020 12:25 pm

Hi again, Just a small issue I’ve now got with my 550, i was out on a little run yesterday (Doncaster to Nottingham) i know the way to Nottingham but...

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Last post by jfheath
Thu Feb 06, 2020 4:33 am
What use is the Trip Log?

Last post by jfheath « Thu Jan 30, 2020 10:49 pm
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by OldEssexMan » Wed Jan 29, 2020 8:38 pm

I have been using my 550 since 2007 for finding my way around UK. I don't create routes, I just ask the unit to take me from A to B. When loading new...

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Last post by jfheath
Thu Jan 30, 2020 10:49 pm
Gamin 2020.30 Map Update

Last post by carolinarider09 « Mon Nov 04, 2019 3:26 am

by carolinarider09 » Mon Nov 04, 2019 3:26 am

Just updated my Zumo 550 with the new 2020.30 Map release using Garmin Express and the SD Card clone process. Seems to have worked with no issues.

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Last post by carolinarider09
Mon Nov 04, 2019 3:26 am
Data or Map Corruption

Last post by BillL « Sun Oct 06, 2019 12:18 pm
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by BillL » Fri Oct 04, 2019 2:35 pm

Hi,
Has anyone experienced a corrupt map or map database? This seems to me to be a Zumo issue and not a BaseCamp issue. Long post to follow.

I was...

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Last post by BillL
Sun Oct 06, 2019 12:18 pm
Maps not showing on device after copying to SD card

Last post by BillL « Fri Oct 04, 2019 4:02 pm
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by whistler » Tue Oct 09, 2018 12:44 am
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Hey, Everyone. Have a small problem that is really frustrating me at the moment.

1. Decided to update my maps for my 550. Removed the SD card and...
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Last post by BillL
Fri Oct 04, 2019 4:02 pm
550 Repairs

Last post by BillL « Fri Oct 04, 2019 2:32 pm
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by BillL » Mon Jul 30, 2018 9:31 pm

Hi,

I went looking for zumoforums today to find reference to a guy in Mankato, Minnesota that repairs and replaces the buttons and rubber...

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Last post by BillL
Fri Oct 04, 2019 2:32 pm
Security Screw

Last post by Fallguy67 « Sun Sep 08, 2019 11:17 am
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by Pockets » Wed Sep 04, 2019 6:59 pm

Hi again, Can anyone help me understand how the little security screw works on my motorcycle mount, I was under the impression that if I screwed it...

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Last post by Fallguy67
Sun Sep 08, 2019 11:17 am
Low audio volume

Last post by carolinarider09 « Sat Sep 07, 2019 12:00 am
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by Florida Red Wing » Tue Aug 20, 2019 11:02 pm

I just purchased my third Zumo 550. I have my maps and music all stored on an SD card in the Zumo. Both of the other Zumo's will blast music so loud...

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Last post by carolinarider09
Sat Sep 07, 2019 12:00 am
Download POIs from Zumo

Last post by Fallguy67 « Thu Aug 01, 2019 8:48 pm
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by Fallguy67 » Thu Aug 01, 2019 3:11 pm

On a previous forum (no defunct) there was a "How to" on downloading POIs (Favorites) from the Zumo. I am needing to do this and can't remember how....

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Last post by Fallguy67
Thu Aug 01, 2019 8:48 pm
Scroll Buttons

Last post by kernowing « Wed Jul 31, 2019 6:21 pm
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by Pockets » Sat Jul 20, 2019 4:46 pm

Hi, Your expertises is required once again, just connected my sumo to the computer and updated all the maps, put it back on the bike and have lost...

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Last post by kernowing
Wed Jul 31, 2019 6:21 pm
zumo 550 charging issues

Last post by 911dude « Wed Jul 17, 2019 5:52 pm
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by 911dude » Mon Jul 15, 2019 10:00 pm

Hi all
Don't know if anyone can help me with this problem.
When i plug my 550 into the usb charging port on my motorcycle it goes straight into pc...

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Last post by 911dude
Wed Jul 17, 2019 5:52 pm
Saving a location

Last post by carolinarider09 « Thu Jun 06, 2019 11:50 pm
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by Pockets » Fri May 31, 2019 9:35 pm

Hi lads, just a quick one, is it possible to save a location on the 550. If I find myself at a location I might want to visit again can i save it as...

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Last post by carolinarider09
Thu Jun 06, 2019 11:50 pm
anything special about SD cards in Garmin Zumos?

Last post by sussamb « Tue May 28, 2019 5:48 pm
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by TwoUpTourer » Sat Apr 20, 2019 3:57 am
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I have been trying to transfer the files off a 2Gb SD card in my Garmin Zumo 550 onto a 4GB SD card, that has been formatted and has identical files...
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Last post by sussamb
Tue May 28, 2019 5:48 pm
Bluetooth Headphones

Last post by Pockets « Sun May 12, 2019 6:06 pm
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by Pockets » Sat May 11, 2019 5:07 pm

Hi again, getting on quite well with my 550 but now I fancy using the Bluetooth facilitie but I’m a bit lost with what I need. I just need a simple...

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Last post by Pockets
Sun May 12, 2019 6:06 pm
Screen?

Last post by kernowing « Thu May 09, 2019 5:32 pm
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by Pockets » Wed May 08, 2019 6:13 pm

Hi, I’ve just become the proud owner of my first satnav, (Garmin 550) but I’m a little confused about one or two display settings. I have noticed...

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Last post by kernowing
Thu May 09, 2019 5:32 pm
My 550 thinks it has left home!

Last post by Moose « Sat Apr 27, 2019 12:54 pm
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by Seagoon » Tue Apr 23, 2019 2:57 pm

Ever since I went to Germany a couple of years ago my 550 thinks it lives there so I have to change the country before I can enter a destination. I...

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Last post by Moose
Sat Apr 27, 2019 12:54 pm
BMW Motorrad 550

Last post by Chromehead « Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:12 pm

by Chromehead » Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:12 pm

My BMW 550 Zumo has music which is not loaded onto the Sd card and is found under the "Genre" section,please, please help me to get rid of it!
I've...

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Last post by Chromehead
Thu Apr 11, 2019 5:12 pm
GPS week number rollover event

Last post by Florida Red Wing « Wed Mar 06, 2019 5:54 pm
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by Florida Red Wing » Wed Mar 06, 2019 1:02 pm

I was just reading about an event that is going to happen on April 6th 2019 that may have negative consequences on our beloved older Zumo's. Does...

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Last post by Florida Red Wing
Wed Mar 06, 2019 5:54 pm
Zumo 550 micro power switch

Last post by carolinarider09 « Wed Nov 14, 2018 2:13 pm
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by Summerbreeze » Mon Nov 12, 2018 3:22 pm

Hello everyone ! Can anyone help please ? The outside rubber power button on my Zumo 550 has been damaged for a while, so I used a sharp object...

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Last post by carolinarider09
Wed Nov 14, 2018 2:13 pm
Garmin ZUmo 550 Extra Icons?

Last post by BrickHead « Wed Nov 14, 2018 10:18 am
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by BrickHead » Tue Nov 13, 2018 3:56 pm

Have rebuilt my Zumo 550 recently and uploaded the Garmin speed camera free 30 day trial and noticed it only pops up when close to the box by the...

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Last post by BrickHead
Wed Nov 14, 2018 10:18 am

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