Garmin 305 - Hit a bump and it powers off
08-20-08, 07:41 PM
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08-21-08, 09:49 AM
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Here's the deal. garmin wants $99 to fix since it out of warrnaty. My guess is they just send another refurb that will probably have the same problem. So I am debating getting a 705. I saw one here of r $384, seems legit https://www.compuplus.com/i-Garmin-Ed...uy5xm5d20480s0.
Anyway, I am going to try and fix this thing myself. I found these pics of one being fixed online. Here is the link.
https://nuxx.net/gallery/v/random_stu..._2191.jpg.html
I'll let you know how it goes.
Anyway, I am going to try and fix this thing myself. I found these pics of one being fixed online. Here is the link.
https://nuxx.net/gallery/v/random_stu..._2191.jpg.html
I'll let you know how it goes.
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08-21-08, 10:55 AM
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I have noticed that if you make sure that if you have the zip ties on EXTREMELY tight to the stem, the problem occurs less. Its really not a big deal for training rides, but since I am a numbers kind of person, I find it really annoying when it happens during a race.
08-21-08, 05:13 PM
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Here's the deal. garmin wants $99 to fix since it out of warrnaty. My guess is they just send another refurb that will probably have the same problem. So I am debating getting a 705. I saw one here of r $384, seems legit https://www.compuplus.com/i-Garmin-Ed...uy5xm5d20480s0.
Anyway, I am going to try and fix this thing myself. I found these pics of one being fixed online. Here is the link.
https://nuxx.net/gallery/v/random_stu..._2191.jpg.html
I'll let you know how it goes.
Anyway, I am going to try and fix this thing myself. I found these pics of one being fixed online. Here is the link.
https://nuxx.net/gallery/v/random_stu..._2191.jpg.html
I'll let you know how it goes.
08-21-08, 05:33 PM
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Mine is on tight, but I've only had it for 3 months, so I'm not looking forward to the issues described in this thread.
08-21-08, 05:41 PM
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I've never had that problem between 2 units and 20,000 miles. It is a common problem, but it is not inevitable. I'd say about 20% of the people I know when them end up with the problem.
08-21-08, 07:32 PM
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Once again...If you wrap the unit with two rubber bands, one near the top and one near the bottom, it fixes the problem. I do have a problem with environmental stress cracking on one of my rubber bands though. 
08-21-08, 08:55 PM
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....is it wondering about it's carbon footprint?
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08-22-08, 06:09 AM
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I had this problem with rechargeables. Switched to Alkaline batteries and the problem went away. Seems that there is a minor size difference between the two.
08-22-08, 06:22 AM
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i think you are confused. the Edge 305 uses a rechargeable lithium-ion and the unit is factory sealed. it is not meant to be opened or replaced on the consumer end. later.
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I've had to replace 2 of them so far, but God bless Garmin they keep sending me newish ones that work. 
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I had this problem on every ride until I realized I didn't install the rubber piece that comes with it. Once I installed that under the unit on the stem I have not had it turn off once. And I have been on some pretty bad roads since then. If it does happen again, I will probably cut the rubber piece in half and place both sections underneath to provide more cushion.
08-22-08, 10:22 AM
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Also, rather than solder and hardwire the battery which was mentioned in a previous link, you can remove the two little screws and re-install them with little rubber o-rings. Use the o-rings like washers and it provide a better connection.
10-12-09, 04:27 PM
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After three years, I just started having this problem. Garmin Support had me ship my unit back and they sent me a replacement in just over one week. No charge. That's pretty outstanding service.
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great news. I've been having this problem for a while (read: over a year) but haven't wanted to be without it, so I haven't sent it in yet. guess I should do it now while they're still willing to replace it...
