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- Nov 25, 2010
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Greetings. Sorry to meet this way but I found you guys only because of my issue w/ an almost new but dead TomTom Rider.
My Rider stopped working soon after it was gifted to me for my birthday. I had it mounted on my bike & wired to my motorcycle's charging system. I usually charged it w/ the 110v charger when it was not on the bike.
It just stopped working. Dead screen when I power-up.
After prowling the web I found many folks w/ the same issue but no definitive fixes or explanations as to what may have caused it other than it's "fried" or the batterys dead..
Here is where I am right now:
I charged it overnight w/ the 110v charger. The units open now and the battery has been disconnected, tested (it's dead of course), & then re-installed. I am not getting power to the + & - lugs of the units battery (female end) plug. I should see voltage. For kicks lets say the charger plug is OK and I have juice into the unit. What could be going wrong between there & the battery?
I liked it when it was working and now that I've found you guys I look forward to getting back on the road w/ this thing. The forum will add a new dimension to the use & enjoyment.
Last note: The TomTom did not work long enough to wear the battery out. I appreciate any help from the group.
Regards,
Harry Slimm
My Rider stopped working soon after it was gifted to me for my birthday. I had it mounted on my bike & wired to my motorcycle's charging system. I usually charged it w/ the 110v charger when it was not on the bike.
It just stopped working. Dead screen when I power-up.
After prowling the web I found many folks w/ the same issue but no definitive fixes or explanations as to what may have caused it other than it's "fried" or the batterys dead..
Here is where I am right now:
I charged it overnight w/ the 110v charger. The units open now and the battery has been disconnected, tested (it's dead of course), & then re-installed. I am not getting power to the + & - lugs of the units battery (female end) plug. I should see voltage. For kicks lets say the charger plug is OK and I have juice into the unit. What could be going wrong between there & the battery?
I liked it when it was working and now that I've found you guys I look forward to getting back on the road w/ this thing. The forum will add a new dimension to the use & enjoyment.
Last note: The TomTom did not work long enough to wear the battery out. I appreciate any help from the group.
Regards,
Harry Slimm