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9w2yon
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sunlight effect
i placed my nuvi at the windscreen... is there any effect to the unit if it exposed to the sunlight while driving?? i didn't tint my windscreen...
Operating Garmin Nuvi 255W SG/MY version with:
- SW 2.80
- MFM-Garmin map
- SW 2.80
- MFM-Garmin map
Re: sunlight effect
That's where I mount my PND's too, but I remove them when I reach my destination. If the sun is too bright, I remove the mount too.
You can also DIY a sunshade using cardboard and glue (which I did some time ago)... to keep the glare off while driving.
You can also DIY a sunshade using cardboard and glue (which I did some time ago)... to keep the glare off while driving.
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Retired: GMXT Palm T|X, nuvifone A10 v5.0.77, Garmin-Asus G60 v2.43, GPSlim236 (Datalogger)
Garmin nüvi 2575RLM v2.80, Garmin 60CSx v4.00, Garmin nüvi 205W(patched), Papago R5800 X8.5, Qstarz Q1000P (Datalogger)
Retired: GMXT Palm T|X, nuvifone A10 v5.0.77, Garmin-Asus G60 v2.43, GPSlim236 (Datalogger)
Re: sunlight effect
dont worry laa my friend, sure nuvi r tough one, i use every day for several years now noooo prob, if u have blank screen and prob because of the sun then u r the 1st one i herd 
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keong8260
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Re: sunlight effect
Never worry about it... I often "fry" my nuvi under the sun (usually cannot find shaded parking) ... and it is still working..... (Touchwood)
Re: sunlight effect
Doesn't the heat kill the batteries?
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Re: sunlight effect
Hello bro9w2yon
You can refer to this link if you are interested to DIY (refer to Bro Zamad's DIY or Bro Cruiser's casing which he bought from ECMS)
viewtopic.php?f=15&t=3603&start=0&hilit=screen+protector
You can refer to this link if you are interested to DIY (refer to Bro Zamad's DIY or Bro Cruiser's casing which he bought from ECMS)
viewtopic.php?f=15&t=3603&start=0&hilit=screen+protector
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tlchuan
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Re: sunlight effect
9w2yon wrote:i placed my nuvi at the windscreen... is there any effect to the unit if it exposed to the sunlight while driving?? i didn't tint my windscreen...
Don't worry your nuvi can stand up to 60C
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9w2yon
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Re: sunlight effect
roger for all the infos... i removed my nuvi when i reached my destination... what i worry was, 5-6 hrs exposed to the sunlight while driving could damaged my nuvi... if confirm my nuvi will not damage, then my worries are gone... 
thanks for all the replies...
thanks for all the replies...
Operating Garmin Nuvi 255W SG/MY version with:
- SW 2.80
- MFM-Garmin map
- SW 2.80
- MFM-Garmin map
Re: sunlight effect
better keep away unless u want a broken windscreen
User of 205 / 205W
Currently using 255W and 205W, 4592 LM
Currently using 255W and 205W, 4592 LM
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fauzee
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Re: sunlight effect
tlchuan wrote:9w2yon wrote:i placed my nuvi at the windscreen... is there any effect to the unit if it exposed to the sunlight while driving?? i didn't tint my windscreen...
Don't worry your nuvi can stand up to 60C
even 100c can stand
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