Has anyone ever gotten the Traffic to work. I work in Cleveland, and it always tells me there is no service
1443772
I also live in Cleveland and own several garmins including this one. The question is do you have it plugged into the car charger cord? The traffic system requires the proper garmin charging cable that not only acts as the antenna, but also activates the traffic advisories.
1443773
Works for me, I drove to Canada and it kept me updated on any traffic and even on accident delays on the way. I assume your software is up to date?
1443774
Not sure I have the right answer, but the only time it works for me is if I have it plugged in. And it doesn't work everywhere. As I understand it, the city/area much be a subscriber to the particular service.
1443775
We live in Parma (Cleveland suburb) and traffic works on ours. Not too long ago it was showing red for I-480 and, sure enough, we came to a standstill.
675020
Dc urbanite said he was able to use this phone on consumer cellular service, I have not been able to get internet working on the service even with consumer cellular help when not on my wifi network. The phone works, but not mobile internet. If anyone has been able to get the the Internet working I would love to know how!
2177529
Mine has been working for over four years without interruption. Suggest checking your registration and contacting customer support. It could also be a problem with the cord/"antenna" piece that picks up the traffic information. Hope it helps.
2010033
It does not give traffic. I have no idea where you live, but in the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan market i say "who cares?". When the original cord with the traffic reception worked, the best I could hope for is that - after I'd been sitting still on a Beltway for 1/2 hour - it would say "traffic ahead". I'm glad to be rid of it. With regard to your specific model, I can't be sure. Having said that, I'd really be quite surprised if it didn't work. For me, this has been a great replacement charger at a fraction of the cost of a charger that has the traffic receiver. But if the traffic notifications actually work for you in your area, you might want to buy one from Garmin.
2272329
Yes, it does have traffic updates. However it is difficult to determine the accuracy of those traffic reports, because conditions are constantly changing, so by the time you arrive at the area that had an earlier-displayed slowdown, you'll never know if things cleared up or got worse moments before you arrived at the location. After driving ~6000 miles on a northeastern road trip last summer (areas with lots of traffic), my impression is that the traffic updates were largely accurate and helpful.Oh, by the way, we didn't get traffic capabilities that require extra equipment or subscriptions. We just got the basic model. Yes, it does have traffic updates. However it is difficult to determine the accuracy of those traffic reports, because conditions are constantly changing, so by the time you arrive at the area that had an earlier-displayed slowdown, you'll never know if things cleared up or got worse moments before you arrived at the location. After driving ~6000 miles on a northeastern road trip last summer (areas with lots of traffic), my impression is that the traffic updates were largely accurate and helpful.Oh, by the way, we didn't get traffic capabilities that require extra equipment or... » Read More Yes, it does have traffic updates. However it is difficult to determine the accuracy of those traffic reports, because conditions are constantly changing, so by the time you arrive at the area that had an earlier-displayed slowdown, you'll never know if things cleared up or got worse moments before you arrived at the location. After driving ~6000 miles on a northeastern road trip last summer (areas with lots of traffic), my impression is that the traffic updates were largely accurate and helpful.Oh, by the way, we didn't get traffic capabilities that require extra equipment or subscriptions. We just got the basic model. « Show Less
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I can only say that you'll only get traffic in a few metro locations, and even then, it's pretty unreliable. For example, we were stuck on I-95 this summer in NYC for two hours at 12 in the morning. Traffic said the delay was 2 minutes. I do not trust traffic!
685433
this cable will work fine...it's just that you won't get traffic updates..as in accidents or congestion..other than that it will work fine...not a big deal.
681522
All in all, the 740 traffic is not good at all. I live in a very congested area of Central Florida, frequently driving both Orlando and Tampa. Very poor traffic flow coverage, non-existent for long stretches of I4 and I75. No secondary coverage at all. In comparison, MSNDirect has extensive coverage with full color-coded traffic speed data covering nearly all major highways in and around Tampa, including secondaries over 30 miles out. Orlando not quite as extensive, but still much better than the 740's traffic. If buying for this feature, my advice is don't.
1713709
I can't imagine why...unless maybe the original one gets broken and you weren't using the traffic monitoring anyhow. Hopefully this won't happen!! :)
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Verizon says it doesn't work with Satellite internet connections, something about too much latency in the signal? I've used several of these devices on different high speed connections with no problems, but all connections were via cable internet. The device needs a lot of information both through the web and also a GPS fix from where you place the unit. Must be by a window and have a continuous GPS fix. Other than that, it's a great device! Allows full bars on your phone where there were no bars before!
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There is a #for service if you have problems. We called they were very helpful. We called because we could not get it to work. The problem was at the factory the miss marked the cables going to the outside and inside were backwards. The # to check your signal is *3001#12345#* make sure you use the star keys. Good luck
2010035
It does not give traffic. I have no idea where you live, but in the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan market i say "who cares?". When the original cord with the traffic reception worked, the best I could hope for is that - after I'd been sitting still on a Beltway for 1/2 hour - it would say "traffic ahead". I'm glad to be rid of it. With regard to your specific model, I can't be sure. Having said that, I'd really be quite surprised if it didn't work. For me, this has been a great replacement charger at a fraction of the cost of a charger that has the traffic receiver. But if the traffic notifications actually work for you in your area, you might want to buy one from Garmin. It does not give traffic. I have no idea where you live, but in the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan market i say "who cares?". When the original cord with the traffic reception worked, the best I could hope for is that - after I'd been sitting still on a Beltway for 1/2 hour - it would say "traffic ahead". I'm glad to be rid of it. With regard to your specific model, I can't be sure. Having said that, I'd really be quite surprised if it didn't work. For me, this has been a great replacement charger at a fraction of the cost of a charger that has the traffic receiver.... » Read More It does not give traffic. I have no idea where you live, but in the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan market i say "who cares?". When the original cord with the traffic reception worked, the best I could hope for is that - after I'd been sitting still on a Beltway for 1/2 hour - it would say "traffic ahead". I'm glad to be rid of it. With regard to your specific model, I can't be sure. Having said that, I'd really be quite surprised if it didn't work. For me, this has been a great replacement charger at a fraction of the cost of a charger that has the traffic receiver. But if the traffic notifications actually work for you in your area, you might want to buy one from Garmin. « Show Less
990836
Thanks for the input, I was becoming very frustrated, prehaps I'm just in an area that does not have active traffic available.Chuck
2226033
Hello,I just got a 1490T. Please excuse my ignorance, but I decided on that unit for the traffic feature as I commute over 35 miles each way. Thing is, I can't find a description anywhere that tells me what I need to do to have access to just the traffic info i.e. do I need to have the GPS active even when I don't need it - I know how to get to my office, for example. I'm a bit confused......Regards,Barry
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The labeling is ridiculous. The cord that comes with the 265WT labelled BOX but with the 265W labelled GPS, appears to be the correct one that enables 'free traffic' updates. HOWEVER, you must see if traffic update is enabled in your area by going to NAVTEQ (http://www.navteq.com/rdstraffic/). And then it is often inconsistent. I live in central NJ and use to pick up the Philly tower while on Rte 195 West and kept it while then going north on the NJ turnpike. I no longer get the Philly connection and only sometimes in the Edison area do I pick up the 'Middlesex/NY" connection. It is rather disappointing, to say the least.) The labeling is ridiculous. The cord that comes with the 265WT labelled BOX but with the 265W labelled GPS, appears to be the correct one that enables 'free traffic' updates. HOWEVER, you must see if traffic update is enabled in your area by going to NAVTEQ (http://www.navteq.com/rdstraffic/). And then it is often inconsistent. I live in central NJ and use to pick up the Philly tower while on Rte 195 West and kept it while then going north on the NJ turnpike. I no longer get the Philly connection and only sometimes in the Edison area do I pick up the 'Middlesex/NY" connection. It is... » Read More The labeling is ridiculous. The cord that comes with the 265WT labelled BOX but with the 265W labelled GPS, appears to be the correct one that enables 'free traffic' updates. HOWEVER, you must see if traffic update is enabled in your area by going to NAVTEQ (http://www.navteq.com/rdstraffic/). And then it is often inconsistent. I live in central NJ and use to pick up the Philly tower while on Rte 195 West and kept it while then going north on the NJ turnpike. I no longer get the Philly connection and only sometimes in the Edison area do I pick up the 'Middlesex/NY" connection. It is rather disappointing, to say the least.) « Show Less
1974291
First of all the traffic update is active ONLY if you use the car adapter with the built-in FM traffic supplied with this unit. You also have to 'Web Update' your unit before using it. Go to this link http://www8.garmin.com/products/webupdater/howtoinstall.jsp Most of the problems like locking up and/or unit weirdness can be fixed with this simple procedure.
1974512
No. It's only good for free lifetime map updates. You'll have to get the next one up that gives you traffic updates.