Garmin 101 help needed...

txusa03 · 07-03-2009, 09:05 AM

I just registered my new garmin nuvi 765t online and it gave me this unlock code. So I went into garmin FAQ area and it does not explain why I need this code or under what circumstance would I need to use this unlock code so I tried calling the 800 number and the machine said Garmin is closed for the holiday (lol).

So would someone kindly explain to me why I have this unlock code for my garmin and do I need to do anything in the mean time?

TIA.

montreal red · 07-03-2009, 05:01 PM

i think that garmin can be locked ... like a cell phone. basically once its locked, you cant unlock it without the unlock code. probably a theft deterrent.

MisterSkiMask · 07-04-2009, 04:48 PM

It is a theft thing. If you use the lock feature and it is stolen it can not be used. If you forget your code you can simply bring it to the "home" location that you program into it and it will unlock. (At least that is what I remember from the owners manual that I read two or three years ago....perhaps you should read yours....)

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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	i think that garmin can be locked ... like a cell phone. basically once its locked, you cant unlock it without the unlock code. probably a theft deterrent. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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MisterSkiMask Banned 147 Rep 2,014 Posts Drives: I Can not say Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: you must not know iTrader: (0)	It is a theft thing. If you use the lock feature and it is stolen it can not be used. If you forget your code you can simply bring it to the "home" location that you program into it and it will unlock. (At least that is what I remember from the owners manual that I read two or three years ago....perhaps you should read yours....)
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