Garmin NAV: free traffic question

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rh71

rh71

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Got my dad a Nuvi 285wt that includes lifetime free traffic.

In the manual, it says it's supposed to have a subscription already as long as it gets a satellite signal. I don't see it getting traffic information at all, and yes it is plugged in via the cig lighter for the fm antenna.

When I go to the traffic settings on the unit, all I can do is add a subscription. I hit that and it tells my unit ID number and also the garmin.com/fmtraffic website... but all I see on the website is a $49 premium subscription option. If I hit NEXT on the unit, it asks me to input a code, presumably for the premium sub I'm supposed to purchase.

Any help on getting this free traffic working?
 
notposting

notposting

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edit: 2nd review says you have to buy that Navteq receiver (which comes with a lifetime subscription...and popup ads lol).
 
rh71

rh71

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oops looks like user error... the green traffic icon does appear now... never noticed it before... also never noticed any ads so I know I never got it to work before... not sure what I did differently this time.
 
rh71

rh71

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^ thx but dad isn't carrying a smartphone ya know...

good to know for when my droid X gets here though.
 
gsaldivar

gsaldivar

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rh71 said:
^ thx but dad isn't carrying a smartphone ya know...
Click to expand...

I know.

The only reason I mention it is because you said that you JUST BOUGHT the Garmin...

(danger danger return return return return)

:) :)
 
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rh71

rh71

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oh sorry I checked that also and it's the 265wt with the lifetime FM (not MSN-enhanced 3 month trial).
 
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