cradle mount charging problem

[rbentnail]

It's interesting how a simple mechanical adjustment can fix what seemed like an electrical issue. Garmin should probably take note of this common problem with their mounting system. Cheers for sharing the fix - might help others with the same Zumo XT charging headache.

Any exposed electrical contact setup will require some user maintenance. That's just a fact of life. Unless you're willing to pay an astronomical cost, the maker cannot be expected to accommodate every world-wide condition that may be seen by its equipment. IMHO the owner bears some of the responsibility for keeping things in good working order.

[jfheath]

What you describe is what happens when the battery is not fully charged - and it will do this even when connected to a house charger - because the XT takes more power than the charger can typically provide.

If using a house charger, the XT needs to be in standby mode and left to charge for 24 hours.

Or if in the bike cradle it requires a number of good long runs.

You can check what current / voltage is being used/supplied - long press the battery charge icon.

[ChuckXT]

Solved. I replaced the Garmin cable for the motorcycle mount.

[rbentnail]

Solved. I replaced the Garmin cable for the motorcycle mount.

The USB connector is a known weak point.

[ChuckXT]

I'm not referring to the USB connector, but the 5Vdc 2-pin motorcycle mount.