If you are experiencing Garmin Etrex problems, there are several ways that you can diagnose what is going wrong with your device.
One of the most common issues are Etrex battery problems, which tend to be caused by engine vibrations when hooked to motorcycles and ATVs with specific types of mounts. If your system is powering off when you are using it with a motorcycle or ATV, then you may be encountering this problem.
This specific issue is caused by the battery housing on the GPS unit being jarred by the vibrations in the engine through the mounting.
There are several fixes for this issue, fortunately, which can be accomplished by purchasing Garmin GPS accessories and installing them into your motorcycle. These are primary adapter cables that will power the device directly from the motorcycle instead of from batteries in the battery housing chamber. This will override the problem and allow your system to function properly.
There are also other Garmin Etrex problems that you may encounter while using your device. Some of these issues can be fixed by simply powering off the device and turning it back on after a short wait. However, if you are finding that you have a reoccurring issue, there may be something wrong with the actual device. In cases like this, you should contact your online dealer and inquire about how to get it fixed.
As problems of this nature could occur to anyone, you will want to make certain that you keep all of your warranty guarantee information so you can return the device if it turns out to be have a uncorrectable problem.