GARMIN GPS "Insert Battery" Message

[Ronbo]

Hey folks,

I am a "newbie". I have a 2013 RT. When I put Garmin unit on the Spyder, I get
"insert battery" message no matter what I do. I have registered the unit. I have seen a thread on this, but can't locate it. Anyone had this problem?

Thanks in advance for your help.

[billybovine]

I will ask the most obvious question. Did you install the battery that comes with it but packed separately?

[mcaccamise]

Id bet he did seeing as he has registered the gps maybe a bad cradle connection.

[Ronbo]

Yes battery inserted, removed, checked and rechecked:banghead:

[NancysToy]

Call Garmin

[bmwlarry]

Make sur back cover is latched securely

[Bob Ledford]

Scotty maybe right, call Garmin.

But before you do verify that you have installed the GPS battery correctly. If you have multimeter you might see if the battery is charged or slam dead.

When I put mine together I had a take it apart twice for a bad contact had some sort of a film on it keeping from making good contact.

[Yelhelp]

I had a problem with mine when I first bought it , the battery was dead from the package I bought a new battery online and have not had a problem there after .

[Ronbo]

I had a problem with mine when I first bought it , the battery was dead from the package I bought a new battery online and have not had a problem there after .
Thanks very much for the help! I'll clean all contact points and try again. Does the battery recharge if I leave it on the bike?

[GuitarPlayer]

Thanks very much for the help! I'll clean all contact points and try again. Does the battery recharge if I leave it on the bike?

On my 2013 RT-Ltd, the 660 charges only when the key is turned on. Otherwise it's on battery power.

Tony

[billybovine]

If you need a place to charge it. Plug it into the usb port on your computer. As long as the computer stays on it will charge.