Navigation & Audio Garmin EcoRoute
#51
http://www8.garmin.com/services/ecor...ompatible.html
and a link to the Garmin page describing the EcoRoute HD:
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=38354
#52
and here is a link to download vehicles. I use the red mini from the Italian Job
http://www.vehiclesforgarminnuvi.com/
http://www.vehiclesforgarminnuvi.com/
#53
How many screens / "clicks" are involved in toggling back and forth between the GPS route map screen and the gauge screen?
If you've been monitoring the gauges for a while, is the GPS tracking your progress in the background so that when you swap over to the route map it has you immediately locked?
If you've been monitoring the gauges for a while, is the GPS tracking your progress in the background so that when you swap over to the route map it has you immediately locked?
#54
If you're on gauges it's two clicks to get back to your map (hold the "back" button in lower left-hand corner, then click on map). If you're on the map, it's I think 4 clicks to get back to gauages ("back" button, tools, HDeco, gauges). I wish it were easier to just switch back and forth, but it's now second nature for me. Anyone have a better way?
And yes, the GPS/nav system still has you "locked" the whole time, and you'll actually still hear directions spoke (if you're having it navigate you somewhere) while looking at the gauges. So when you come back to the map, it's live and useful right away.
And yes, the GPS/nav system still has you "locked" the whole time, and you'll actually still hear directions spoke (if you're having it navigate you somewhere) while looking at the gauges. So when you come back to the map, it's live and useful right away.
#56
Refresh frequency
I don't think I've seen anyone comment on the gauge refresh rate with the Ecoroute, is it only updating 1-2 times per second or will you actually get clean sweeps across the gauges?
With MAP for example, it'd like to be able to see how much pressure is building on short periods of boost and for either the large center mounted tach or speedo I'd probably get annoyed if it was all jumpy and lagged the actual gauges.
What are you guys seeing?
With MAP for example, it'd like to be able to see how much pressure is building on short periods of boost and for either the large center mounted tach or speedo I'd probably get annoyed if it was all jumpy and lagged the actual gauges.
What are you guys seeing?
#57
I don't think I've seen anyone comment on the gauge refresh rate with the Ecoroute, is it only updating 1-2 times per second or will you actually get clean sweeps across the gauges?
With MAP for example, it'd like to be able to see how much pressure is building on short periods of boost and for either the large center mounted tach or speedo I'd probably get annoyed if it was all jumpy and lagged the actual gauges.
What are you guys seeing?
With MAP for example, it'd like to be able to see how much pressure is building on short periods of boost and for either the large center mounted tach or speedo I'd probably get annoyed if it was all jumpy and lagged the actual gauges.
What are you guys seeing?
#58
I actually decided to go this route as I was due for a free upgrade on the phone, I ordered the Dongle, and have already downloaded the torque App, just waiting for the mount from craven speed to come. Very easy to set up so far and I have 5 guages viewing, will post some pictures when it is all set up
The only problem I see with going this route is I couldn't use the handsfree functions since that would require being paired with the MINI and you can't have the phone paired to two devices simultaneously.
#59
If you're on gauges it's two clicks to get back to your map (hold the "back" button in lower left-hand corner, then click on map). If you're on the map, it's I think 4 clicks to get back to gauages ("back" button, tools, HDeco, gauges). I wish it were easier to just switch back and forth, but it's now second nature for me. Anyone have a better way?
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so how is the Torque app working out? Would you reccommend going that route over using a Garmin GPS to display the gauges? And finally, are you running it on a IPhone or a "real" phone like the Android?
The only problem I see with going this route is I couldn't use the handsfree functions since that would require being paired with the MINI and you can't have the phone paired to two devices simultaneously.
The only problem I see with going this route is I couldn't use the handsfree functions since that would require being paired with the MINI and you can't have the phone paired to two devices simultaneously.
#61
#62
I am happy to help you with this.
Please plug the unit into the computer and open the GARMIN drive.
Open the '.system' folder.
You may need to show hidden and protected files on your computer to see this folder.
Open the 'Remote SW' folder and delete it's contents.
Unplug the unit and try connecting the ecoRoute HD again.
Please reply if you need anything more.
The Remote SW folder is a system folder and may not be visible their way but make sure hidden files are enabled. When you open the Garmin drive, in the upper right corner you should have a search window, type in there "Remote SW" that should help you find it.
#63
I have not seen in person the Garmin set up, so I cant really compare, I am running the HTC EVO phone, and I have to say it is great, Picked up a larger battery on Amazon for 10 bucks, so I have yet to have to use the car adaptor. My phone has no issues using the bluetooth for the Torque and my Bluetooth headpeice, they both sync up fine. One nice feature I liked was last night while working on the car, i was able to take the phone out while the car was running, and monitor all my guages. For me I like the setup I now have.
#64
I had the same issue and checked the blogs at the same time writing Garmin Customer service. I found the fix on the blogs and fixed it. Low and behold Garmin came back about 5 days later with the same thing. So here it is:
I am happy to help you with this.
Please plug the unit into the computer and open the GARMIN drive.
Open the '.system' folder.
You may need to show hidden and protected files on your computer to see this folder.
Open the 'Remote SW' folder and delete it's contents.
Unplug the unit and try connecting the ecoRoute HD again.
Please reply if you need anything more.
The Remote SW folder is a system folder and may not be visible their way but make sure hidden files are enabled. When you open the Garmin drive, in the upper right corner you should have a search window, type in there "Remote SW" that should help you find it.
I am happy to help you with this.
Please plug the unit into the computer and open the GARMIN drive.
Open the '.system' folder.
You may need to show hidden and protected files on your computer to see this folder.
Open the 'Remote SW' folder and delete it's contents.
Unplug the unit and try connecting the ecoRoute HD again.
Please reply if you need anything more.
The Remote SW folder is a system folder and may not be visible their way but make sure hidden files are enabled. When you open the Garmin drive, in the upper right corner you should have a search window, type in there "Remote SW" that should help you find it.
Hmm, tried this and still no connection? Not sure what the issue is. I've tried resetting the dongle, turning on and off the car as the GPS says, disconnecting and reconnecting the dongle and no avail.
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#68
That didn't do the trick either. Is anyone else here successfully installed one on a 1st Gen MINI?
#70
I remember mine looking like it would connect because the blue light was on and then go into an update and would appear to lock up during the update. I did this numerous times and got fed up. I started searching the blogs and learned the "RemoteSW" folder trick and I think they said to delete an additional file. Looking on my computer I have a current.gpx file I removed also. Then it conected. I no what you are going through..been there and done that.
#71
I remember mine looking like it would connect because the blue light was on and then go into an update and would appear to lock up during the update. I did this numerous times and got fed up. I started searching the blogs and learned the "RemoteSW" folder trick and I think they said to delete an additional file. Looking on my computer I have a current.gpx file I removed also. Then it conected. I no what you are going through..been there and done that.
#74
Maybe a dumb question but is the only difference between the 1490LMT and the 1490T the lifetime map updates?
Tigerdirect/compusa currently has refurb 1490Ts on sale for 99 bucks. If the only difference is the map updates and aside from that they are identical, I'm going to go buy one this afternoon.
Tigerdirect/compusa currently has refurb 1490Ts on sale for 99 bucks. If the only difference is the map updates and aside from that they are identical, I'm going to go buy one this afternoon.