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Zumo battery

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Hi guys. Just popped in here.
I'm from Perth, Scotland

I have a Garmin zumo 660.
I've had this for since 2014. Hardly been used.
I bought a new battery the other day.
I fitted it into the sat nav and a message came up on the screen and it won't go on charge

Insert battery.....

Can anyone please tell me what the problem is.
Thanks
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Greetings Robert. I'm sorry that I can't help you with your battery problem but can certainly welcome you to the forum, so...
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Welcome to the forum Robert from a fellow 660 user.
I guess you've cleaned the battery and unit contacts.
Did the unit start at all with the old battery installed?
Have you tried mounting the unit in the bike cradle?
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Welcome @Robert the Scot

What does the massage say exactly ?

How are you charging it. Some USB cables are single function - charge or synchronise. You may need a different cable.
Your new battery may be completely flat. I would put it in the powered cradle and take it for a long ride.
Your new battery may be duff. Contact the supplier.
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I put it into the sat nav, the message just said

Insert battery.

The old battery works perfectly.
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Robert the Scot wrote: Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:31 am
The old battery works perfectly.
Which begs the question why do you need a new battery?
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Sorry, the old battery won't charge completely it's ten old
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Ten years old
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Mine's over 10 years old and doesn't reach full charge. Not a problem really as I only use it in the car or bike cradles. Sounds like you've got a duff new battery!
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Welcome to the forum, Robert.

No 660 experience, I have a 590 (along with a Drive 60, Montana 610, and a inReach Mini), but it sounds like what others have said, a bad new battery.
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