how would this work? when you power from the side port it puts the GPS into programming mode for use with computer programming so if you power it from the side port you wont be able to use GPS unless you do mod to the GPS and why tear apart I good gps. you can get these if you need to http://cgi.ebay.com/Garmin-NUVI-300-310-350-360-Suction-Mount-Car-Adapter_W0QQitemZ310210379527 K7CDL Ron
From: Derek Koonce Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 4:50 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [tracker2] powering the nuvi 350 I was just gathering parts for the same thought. I figure a reverse Y-cable. Two inputs - one is the Argent cable and the other is bringing in 5V and ground. The output would go to the 350. Derek Koonce [email protected] wrote: > > > Sorry for all the basic questions..just don't want to mess anything up. > > The info I have read on this site says the Nuvi 350 must be powered > externally in order to work with the FMI interface. > > Can I use the side minib connector for both the data and power > connection by making up a cable? I dont have a powered mount for the > nuvi. The side connector is where I currently plug in the car > charger/power connector. > > Thanks > > Curt > >
