GPS flickers when the blinker is on

Junkers88 · 08-27-2009, 09:27 AM

Just got a Magellan 760 so I could learn how all this GPS stuff works and so far everything is great. The only issue I have is that sometimes the unit will flicker or turn off when I use the blinkers. Is there some sort of internal voltage regulator on these things?

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4Crawler · 08-28-2009, 11:20 AM

Could be a poor power or ground connection up front. I assume you are using the factory lighter socket, if so the power for that is typically pretty dirty. I found the one in my '85 was not very steady, voltage changed with varying electrical loads. I later re-wired the socket straight to the battery (fused of course) and now have rock steady power. Plus the socket now has constant power, even with the keys out of the ignition.

RMA · 08-28-2009, 11:23 AM

X2 on what 4crawler said , my lighter socket in my 88 4runner is the same and may do what 4crawler did.

08-28-2009, 11:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
4Crawler Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,836	Could be a poor power or ground connection up front. I assume you are using the factory lighter socket, if so the power for that is typically pretty dirty. I found the one in my '85 was not very steady, voltage changed with varying electrical loads. I later re-wired the socket straight to the battery (fused of course) and now have rock steady power. Plus the socket now has constant power, even with the keys out of the ignition. __________________ 1985 Toyota 4Runner SR-5, 22REC engine, dual t-cases, 4.88 gears, dual ARBs, 33x10.50 BFGs or 35x12.50 MTRs r.c.brown@ieee.org TruckEditor@tlca.org Project: 4Crawler 4Crawler OffRoad Gettin'Off 4WD Club Last edited by 4Crawler; 08-28-2009 at 11:24 AM.

08-28-2009, 11:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
RMA Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose ,Ca Posts: 1,132	X2 on what 4crawler said , my lighter socket in my 88 4runner is the same and may do what 4crawler did. __________________ '89 2wd X-tracab,W55,22re,My DD '94 SR5 4Runner 4x4,A340H, 3VZE,Alpine deck,Wifes DD '88 SR5 4runner ,A341E,1UZ-FE,kenwoodVZ907, XRC8, Homemade Roof rack.33x10.50,15 KM2 1" home made body lift, BJ spacers ,CB, rear disc brakes ,lockright rear.sky ebrake,truetrac front. My swap thread http://www.yotatech.com/f161/1uz-fe-...0-3vze-185324/

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