I have a Start (45 M) without lifetime traffic. Will this cable/receiver give me the traffic option? (for life?)
1720590
No, the GPS is purchased with the lifetime map updates. Your GPS needs to be programmed to accept real time traffic, the cord facilitates the reception of the real time info. In other words, the lifetime option is for map updates and the real time traffic is part of the computer programming in the specific GPS you have. The cord doesn't work without the programming of the GPS.
1720591
Bob,If the Navgation device suppots it. You should be fine. I would recommend that you check your user guide to verify the cable supports your device.
1325291
Yes, but the traffic will not work. (The traffic receiver is in the original car adapter)
1728001
I get a pretty strong signal up to 50 feet. It's one of the best investments I've ever made. I love it! Hope this helps you with your decision to purchase one!
140920
Traffic data is received over public FM radio signals, so you're good until the data format changes. There's nothing to subscribe to. As for map updates, that has nothing to do with the traffic receiver.
72232
I think you have to have an antenna for traffic reception. I'm looking for one now. If you can get the traffic report it will then. a Garmin will reroute you if you take a different course. the big ones are actually made for trucks, but to us that means they won't tell you to U turn 486 times because a truck can't. 1 advantage.
355081
Traffic will not be present for all cities. If you are in an area that supports NAVTEQ FM traffic, your unit will pick up the FM band and an icon (showing one car overlapping another) should appear in the upper left-hand corner. The feature itself is automatic, but by touching the icon it will bring up a submenu for further exploration (if there is a traffic problem ahead). I suggest you go to gpsmagazine.com and read the review for the 765. It is very detailed and will explain the traffic function better than I.
140919
Exactly as Timothy answered. The traffic receiver is a lifesaver in heavy traffic areas and even identified school zones for an extra level of help.
122817
I know see your point. This is a good question. The description of "XL 340TM LIVE" is confusing in this respect. While they list the "lifetime traffic" feature as part of their "Live" services, you have to pay a monthly fee for the "Live" services. Please let me know what you hear.
73427
I've never owned a GPS before. Is this a good one? Is it better to buy one with lifetime traffic updates included?
849171
Yes, they are the same. Garmin separates the model vs add-on components (like a traffic receiver), which this unit comes with. There is nothing to do to activate the traffic feature. Just plug it into you car's battery port (cigarette lighter) and if you are in an area that has traffic service, it will work. And if you get a screen telling you to go to Garmin's website and "activate" the traffic feature, ignore it.
1962659
According to the item listing traffic is lifetime with no additional charges. Since I've only had the unit for less than 3 months I can't verifiy how long it will really last... so far, so good. To this point I have only gotten one traffic warning.
474457
Yes,you would have to reroute your lines to it. But I would putIt where there were no traffic or activity going on.
1554445
That is the combination I use & It works fine, even the traffic works as it is supposed to. To be honest, it was the traffic receiver I bought this cable for. I have it permanently in my car, but like to use the 2595LMT in may truck during the winter as well, so I wanted an extra cable. Not cheap, but does maintain the full functionality of the 2595LMT
1496698
No, you need to be in an area where traffic updates are offered. And that's only in selected cities. See Garmin's website.
652599
I don't know, I've never used it for traffic information, I used it at at altitudes above FL290 where ther is no net, but I believe u would need the net for traffic information.
801920
Yes...if you have the t version and need traffic info you may want to consider getting the adapter with the traffic module...more costly...discontinued
1243299
Traffic doesn't work any more does it? I'm thinking this isn't around any more, is this service still available?