help GPS problem

Red,

Unless you're looking for an excuse to get a Navi :) you can return it to Garmin in Sydney and for $79 (ex GST) including shipping they will send you a replacement. They dont repair them anymore. But its a good option if the budget wont stretch to a new GT31.

Have a look at:

http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/au/home/support/warranty/

cheers

James

Don't bet on it.

I bought a Foretrex 101 from the US a few years ago and when the battery compartment terminals corroded, it was cactus. As it was bought from the US there was no local warranty; I think it was outside the warranty period, AND the battery compartment is explicitly not included in the warranty anyway!

Despite this, I called GE (something or other) (the Garmin repair centre in Sydney) and they happily told me that as long as I can present a damaged unit, they would replace it for their standard $140 (I think that was right at the time), and the new unit came with a 3 month warranty.

I was stoked, as a new 101 was still quite expensive back then.

On the other hand I bought a Navi-GT11 2 years ago for $120 and just recently bought a GT-31, so I would recommend getting a Navi as they are easier and faster to get the data off.

I still have the Foretrex 101 and now it's always used in an aquapac to avoid the original problem.

Gday Red,

Sorry I should have mentioned that this is the price for units that are outside warranty. I just had mine (purchased 2005) replaced a few weeks ago after I broke the screen killing a red back spider - long story, but now I have a shiny new foretrex, and one squashed red back.

cheers
james