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Garmin 1690 GPS Map Update?

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#1 ·
Bought a new SX4 Crossover w/Tech today.

I've been configuring the Garmin 1690 GPS.

The GPS install is supposed to include one map update "within 60 days of turn on". I tried to update the map from the Garmin website, but was told there is "not enough room in the 1690 memory" to install the latest version of the North America map. Even when I deleted photos, etc, from 1690 memory (as suggested), there was still not enough room. The Garmin webpage then suggested loading only either the Eastern or Western half of the USA! Is this a known problem? Solution?

Also, there's confusion about whether the Traffic Camera App can be loaded onto the 1690. One page says Yes. Another Garmin webpage says Traffic Camera App is "not available for the 1690". Which is right?

Lastly, I can't get NuLink! to work, even though I have "Registered" this 1690 on the my.garmin.com website.
 
#2 ·
Sorry, I can't help much. I installed my free map update and had no memory errors and did not have to choose which part of the map to install.

The traffic camera app is an extra cost subscription that I did not attempt to load, so I have no idea on that.

Nulink worked on mine without me having to do anything other than follow its prompts. Actually, that was so long ago that I don't remember if I did it, the dealer did it, or my wife did it.

My suggestion is to go to Garmin support. They are very helpful with questions like these that have concrete answers. The good news is that the problems you are having are not normal and are likely to be resolved relatively quickly and easily (I would guess.)
 
#3 ·
...I installed my free map update and had no memory errors and did not have to choose which part of the map to install.

The traffic camera app is an extra cost subscription that I did not attempt to load, so I have no idea on that.

Nulink worked on mine without me having to do anything other than follow its prompts.
The Garmin 1690 works well now, including Nulink. Apparently there is not Map Update available. Unfortunately my cellphone is incompatible with the 1690's Bluetooth.

The Traffic Camera Alert really works, and has probably saved me a couple of tickets. The app can be downloaded to Garmin GPS models for a month's free trial.