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GXM Antenna Not Working moisture inside
« on: October 19, 2009, 01:45:37 AM »
After riding through the rain in MV09, my GXM was exposed to more elements than it should have. I could see moisture building up inside. Well, I tried it out this afternoon and it powered up for a minute and actually gave me an accurate reading for a few minutes before dying. I will call Garmin tomorrow b ut has anyone experienced this? I'm wondering if it dries out a little more if it will resume functionality?
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Re: GXM Antenna Not Working moisture inside
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2009, 10:32:24 AM »
Where do you have it mounted? Got mine on top of radio under batwing. No moisture there.  :nixweiss:
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Re: GXM Antenna Not Working moisture inside
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2009, 07:39:23 PM »
A few pictures of where its mounted:
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Re: GXM Antenna Not Working moisture inside
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2009, 07:39:44 PM »
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Re: GXM Antenna Not Working moisture inside
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2009, 07:40:47 PM »
Fortunately it worked fine today! I'll hold off calling Garmin for now.
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Re: GXM Antenna Not Working moisture inside
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2009, 07:41:36 PM »
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Re: GXM Antenna Not Working moisture inside
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2009, 07:43:06 PM »
I got the bracket from a place that Duane recommended. I can't remember where.
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Re: GXM Antenna Not Working moisture inside
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2009, 11:43:11 PM »
OH, I forgot you move your's to different vehicles.. can you seal up areas that may suck in moisture with clear RTV??? :nixweiss:
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Re: GXM Antenna Not Working moisture inside
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2009, 11:50:44 PM »
Quote from: sportygordy on October 19, 2009, 11:43:11 PM
OH, I forgot you move your's to different vehicles.. can you seal up areas that may suck in moisture with clear RTV??? :nixweiss:

I guess I'm going to have to. I am surprised that a weather proof unit that is supposed to meet IXP7 standards will allow moisture in.
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Re: GXM Antenna Not Working moisture inside
« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2009, 10:04:18 AM »
Quote from: hard10 on October 19, 2009, 07:43:06 PM
I got the bracket from a place that Duane recommended. I can't remember where.

http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/gps/detail.asp?prod=GPS478

AJ I wonder if the way you have it mounted is causing your problem. I know it is supposed to be waterproof, but you have the holes for the mounting screws in the "in your face" rain position.

I have mine horizontal and did not have any water problems during the trip, and I hit more and harder rain for a longer period of time then I have before. Although my stupid $130 dipstick did leak and stop working.
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Re: GXM Antenna Not Working moisture inside
« Reply #10 on: October 20, 2009, 11:05:51 AM »
My GXM antenna is mounted horizontal also -and has been in torrential rain without any moisture getting inside....   :nixweiss:

Maybe your mounting orientation is an issue??  More likely your unit is not properly sealed??
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