Sat Nav as a speedo
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Hi there
Just wanted to let everyone know that if you have a Garmin Nuvi Sat Nav, Nuvi 40 or Nuvi 50, not the LM version, you can use it as a speedo. When you enter your destination if you tap on the speed icon in the bottom right hand corner half the screen will become a speedo. This is useful if you've got a speedo that was cable driven, and have now put a different gearbox in that is electronically driven. Just connect it to it's own power source (ie a separate cigarette socket).
Just wanted to let everyone know that if you have a Garmin Nuvi Sat Nav, Nuvi 40 or Nuvi 50, not the LM version, you can use it as a speedo. When you enter your destination if you tap on the speed icon in the bottom right hand corner half the screen will become a speedo. This is useful if you've got a speedo that was cable driven, and have now put a different gearbox in that is electronically driven. Just connect it to it's own power source (ie a separate cigarette socket).
The Garmin speedo screen is useful if you go abroad, as it can be set to km/h to avoid pesky fines.
It also contains (on mine) a couple of trip Meters, fuel costs , max speed and other route info.
Useful if you don't want the smartphone on the dashboard.
On most Garmins if you hold down the signal strength bars there is another 'secret menu'.
It also contains (on mine) a couple of trip Meters, fuel costs , max speed and other route info.
Useful if you don't want the smartphone on the dashboard.
On most Garmins if you hold down the signal strength bars there is another 'secret menu'.
Edited by Slushbox on Friday 31st July 07:17
puss said:
So does this only work when on a planned route as opposed to just tracking your current map?
No.It works all the time if you select it. On my 2597 there's a load of other trip info, 'Eco-Route', elevation and other undesirable stuff.
Edited by Slushbox on Thursday 26th November 18:59
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