Garmin Nuvi Screen recalibration and Maintenance Mode(new)

To calibrate the touchscreen on your nuvi 200 series follow the steps below: Note this also work on any similar models cause i have a 260w and had rotten calibration.....

Have the unit turned OFF and unplugged from power.
Slide the power switch to the ON position and hold for about 45 seconds.
A message will display on the screen: Press Dot.
Once this message displays, release the Power button.
Press in the center of the Dot.
Keep pressing in the center of the Dot as it moves around the screen.
Once this is complete, there will be a message: Calibration Complete.
Touch Ok and the unit will restart.
The touchscreen will now be recalibrated.

*Note if unit is running software version 6.00 or newer you will want to follow steps from below.


To calibrate the touchscreen on your nuvi 205 series follow the steps below:

Have the unit turned OFF and unplugged from power.
Place your finger in the top left hand corner of the touch screen and apply pressure.
Slide the power switch to the ON position. Once unit powers on release the power button.
Hold pressure in left corner until the Press dot message appears.
Once this message displays, remove your finger from the screen.
Press in the center of the Dot.
Keep pressing in the center of the Dot as it moves around the screen.
Once this is complete, there will be a message: Calibration Complete.
Touch Ok and the unit will restart.
The touchscreen will now be recalibrated.


NOW THIS IS BIG....Garmin Locked, Dunno the Pin? You stole a garmin and it is locked(Shame on you) but you can undo this and use it anyways with.....MAINTENANCE MODE

In order to reset Garmin device or enter into maintenance mode, perform one of the following procedures:

Power off Garmin unit. Press on continuously the upper top left corner of screen and then power on the unit by pressing once on the Power button. You should be prompted to clear all user data, or asked if do you really want to start up in maintenance mode. Press “Yes” to reset (warning: all data will be erased and lost, so backup before proceeding) or enter maintenance mode.

Hack above works on Garmin Nuvi 660, 680 series.

Turn off Garmin device. Press down on bottom right corner of the touchscreen, and then power on the GPS unit. You should be prompted whether do you really want to erase all user data, or asked if do you really want to start up in maintenance mode. Press “Yes” to reset (warning: all data will be erased and lost, so backup before proceeding) or enter maintenance mode.

Trick above works on Garmin nuvi 200, 250, 360 750, 760 series unit.


Hope this helps