Garmin Nuvi Mount - ARKON GN097-USB Powered Lighter Socket Mount

ARKON's Powered Lighter Socket Mount for the Garmin Nuvi is an innovative alternative mount for your Garmin GPS. Works with All Garmin Nuvi GPS and even some Garmin StreetPilot GPS. Connects to car's lighter socket or 12-24V outlets.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• Garmin GPS Mount
• Garmin Nuvi Mount
• GN097-USB

[flyintheskeye]

When I power my Nuvi 780 with the USB cable from my computer, the unit will not go into navigation mode. Does the Arkon cable have a different pinout or something that allows the Nuvi to go into navigation mode?

[rolrbl8der]

@flyintheskeye

Unfortunately, with the Garmin Nuvi 780 uses a cradle for power, and when you plug the GN097-USB directly into the mini USB on the Garmin Nuvi 780, it goes into sync mode and therefore won't allow you to use navigation.

[fatfishfan]

@flyintheskeye There is some difference, my 660 will not go into navigation mode when plugged into the computer either, however when I plug the aftermarket charger into it which powers it through the USB it will go into navigation fine, I assume it is a difference pin out or something that tells it there is a difference,