Description

Power your GPS in your automobile with this replacement vehicle power cable.Garmin and Amazon.com have teamed up to offer this item in Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging, a recyclable, easy-to-open alternative to traditional packaging. Products in Frustration-Free Packaging are exactly the same--we've just streamlined the packaging. A Frustration-Free Package comes without wire ties, hard plastic "clamshell" casings, and plastic bindings. It's designed to be opened without the use of a box cutter or knife and will protect your product just as well as traditional packaging. This item ships in its own box, without the need for an additional shipping box. Learn more about Frustration-Free Packaging.

What's in the Box
Garmin vehicle power cable for nüvi portable GPS navigators

Note: If you are purchasing a new Garmin nüvi GPS unit, a power cable is included in the box. This is a replacement for lost or broken power cables or for second-vehicle use. Not a replacement cable for the MSN Direct receiver with integrated vehicle power cable that is included in the box with some units.

Customer Reviews

 Works great with nuvi 265WT - Aug 23, 2010

Great bargain! Received charger from Amazon within a few days, shipping was free, and it works just fine. Much better deal than buying from a big box store.

 love the garmin car charger! - Aug 23, 2010

love the garmin car charger! definitely has come in handy after my original charger broke!

 as described and works well - Aug 21, 2010

This product was delivered as described and works well. It was worth saving the extra money

 Pleased - Aug 14, 2010

Received the product in a timely manner. Worked as advertised and at a fair price. Saved $s over the original equipment manufacturer's price.

 so far so good... - Aug 07, 2010

The cable seems a little better than the original, but the test will come in a year or so...

 Great replacement - Jul 27, 2010

I bought this item after my Garmin car charger broke. This item has worked perfectly with my GPS, and it seems to be sturdy and durable.

 Did the job! - Jul 23, 2010

This cable replaced the original cable that came with the GPS. It was compatible and arrived before the estimated date!! Very pleased!!

 Excellent product and seller - Jul 07, 2010

Items was OEM just as described and is better quality than the original DC charging cable in many ways. Highly recommended.

 Works fine with my Nuvi 260W - Jul 02, 2010

Lost my original and got this one through Amazon.com. Not much to say other than it works great and appears to be the factory unit for my Garmin.

 good - Jun 23, 2010

The charger was delivered on time, but the one I was sent was defective. I contacted the sending company and in five days' time I was sent a replacement. The replacement is working just fine.

 I think Garmin has manufacturing issues w/ their cables - Jun 12, 2010

Before I ordered this, I went to Garmin's web site and looked up their part # for my Nuvi 500 cable. Then, I searched amazon and ordered from here to save some $$$. When I use it in the car, the 500 sometimes displays a message that it has lost power and asks if I would like to run on battery. This makes this adapter unusable. I have 2 other Garmin cables that work just fine with the 500: the original that came with my Nuvi 500 and another one for a Nuvi 360. They all have different P/N listed on the parts themselves, and they don't match the one listed on the web site. I believe the mixed reviews here are the result of quality issues that Garmin has with their cables - some work perfectly, some malfunction, and other don't work at all. I won't blame this on the fact they are all manufactured in China. Nearly all cables these days are made in China and I haven't experienced any other cable issues. The blame should be directly aimed at Garmin. I'll probably just return this one, order the same model again, and hope for one that works. Would not be surprised if I got yet another different P/N.

 garmin power cable - Jun 04, 2010

Love it! My original cable broke in the outlet,and I really need a new one. found it quick and easy on Amazon and it shipped fast. Worked like a charm-I would buy it again and again

 Good replacement cable for Nuvi - Jun 02, 2010

I needed an additional power cable for my Nuvi 1490T. It works fine, just be aware this cable does not provide traffic alert functionality. So with this cable, the GPS works fine, you just don't have the traffic alerts.

 Works for me and much cheaper ! - May 28, 2010

That's all that matters. The one that come with my unit failed and I replaced it with this and it has worked fine for months now.

 Works with Garmin nuvi 660. - May 11, 2010

It works and do charge my Garmin nuvi 660. I am very nervous before placed the order, because some reviewers here said it did not work with 660. But I still give it a try, and it works wonderfully!

 Think again - May 06, 2010

I have tried this in any number of different vehicles and have the same problem every time: It does not want to stay plugged in.

 Garmin replacement car charger - Apr 15, 2010

This charger is a very adequate and sells at a reasonable price. It is a little more than a foot shorter than original. That has not been a problem for me. wire is thinner than original and plug part is a thinner quality plastic. I would definitely buy this charger again if need be.

 Does not work!! - Apr 12, 2010

I have a Garmin Nuvi 255W and got this as a replacement car charger, as my previous car-charger broke. When I try to connect this to my GPS and charge it, the GPS screens shows as if it is connected to a laptop through USB. The GPS does not charge, neither does it allow you to view maps/navigate when connected to the charger. (The GPS has no issues, it charges fine using a friend's car charger.) I will try and return this product. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT!!!

 Great Product. - Apr 06, 2010

Excellent-had to give my son my old to take to CA so this replacment is just like the one I had and it works great.

 Unhappy with purchase - Apr 03, 2010

The "charger" looks and feels as if it is just that. However, whenever I plug the device into my Nuvi unit the unit reads it as if it were connected to a computer and attempts to download "data" from my cars cigarette lighter. While doing this the unit never leaves the screen where there is a download bar making the unit inoperable.

 A Garmin Must! - Apr 02, 2010

The vehicle power cable that came with my Garmin had broken, so I purchased this replacement cable. A vehicle power cable is a must, in my opinion, because you don't want your Garmin shutting off half way through your trip!

 work with nuvi 660 - Mar 29, 2010

I bought this to replace a lost car charger for my nuvi 660 GPS. It works great. The connector is mini-USB and is presented on a right-angle head.

 Adapter was defective - Mar 29, 2010

The power cable did not work with my Garmin. It placed the Garmin in data mode as if it was connected to a computer. I checked the power cord on two different Garmins and it did not function with either of them.

 This power cord disables navigation when in use. - Mar 27, 2010

I purchased this product to replace broken Garmin Nuvi Navigation power cord. The shipment was great but the product sucks. It works in that it charges the Garmin but it does not allow navigation to be in use when it's charging. I thought there was something wrong with the Navigation but figured out it was the power cord that disables the navigation when its in plugged into the power cord. So when Navigation is unplugged from the charger, the Navigation is operational. Otherwise, when in charge mode it gives you a black screen with picture of it being charged.

Don't get this charger if you want to your navigation charging and be operational at the same time.

If I had known this, I wouldn't have wasted my money purchasing this.

Now, I have to go out an buy a new one because it's too inconvenient.

 It works! - Mar 09, 2010

I bought a knock off one. It didn't work. This one works perfect and reasonable price.