USB type Car charger for Garmin 2495 LMT
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Nuvi-Nebie
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Your 2495 has a USB 5 volt input, an auto's USB port is also 5 volts so the two can be directly connected with a USB cable
Thank you Nuvi-Nebie, I would have expected the same as you suggest. However, when I connect to the auto's USB port, the 2495 responds with a data cable connection assuming I am connected to my PC. I have seen posts on other forums suggesting using jumpers etc. to "trick" the Garmin, but I'm not comfortable with that approach. I appreciate your input.
Nuvi-Nebie
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You would need to find a 'Power Only' USB cable, If Data is detected on the USB connection the Satnav switches to data transfer mode
Thanks Nuvi-Nebie. Got my power only cable from Amazon and hooked it up to my Nuvi 2495LMT and it works like a charm. I kept the original Nuvi cable because it is needed if you want traffic info. But otherwise the cable works great to charge my Nuvi. Hope this helps others as well...….
https://www.amazon.com/Red-Band-Cha...ower+cord&qid=1567945369&s=electronics&sr=1-5
https://www.amazon.com/Red-Band-Cha...ower+cord&qid=1567945369&s=electronics&sr=1-5
Nuvi-Nebie
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Some Garmin satnavs require a certain voltage level on pin5 of the USB plug (satnav end), this cable may provide that feature, it isn't clear from the description, but usually the removal of the two data wires is all that is required for navigation mode + charging