Garmin Edge 1000 GPS issues
08-29-18, 10:18 AM
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Garmin Edge 1000 GPS issues
After four years of regular use, the power button on my GPS broke. Apparently it’s just a plastic piece that pushes the actual button inside. Looked online for a fix, but couldn’t find anything. Garmin wants a ridiculous $200 to replace with a refurbished unit. They claimed the problem is unheard of or rare, which is a pack of lies. They don’t offer any solution other than replacement. While I can still power on and off the unit with a paper clip, it’s no longer waterproof. Any ideas to repair?
Searching around, this seems to be a fairly common issue, and the Edge 1030 has changed the design, but those go for over $500. Many are looking at Wahoo products as a replacement. Any GPS units out there that are more durable and not ridiculously expensive?
Searching around, this seems to be a fairly common issue, and the Edge 1030 has changed the design, but those go for over $500. Many are looking at Wahoo products as a replacement. Any GPS units out there that are more durable and not ridiculously expensive?
08-29-18, 06:14 PM
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A drop of glue ?
Seriously, I've never read of this breaking in a lot of reading about assorted GPS reviews and posts.
Saw this on a Google - https://www8.garmin.com/support/outofwarranty.html
As well, you are not going to get a 1000 replacement for $200. Closest is an Element at $330. Seems even a factory replacement 1000 at $200 is a good deal.
Seriously, I've never read of this breaking in a lot of reading about assorted GPS reviews and posts.
Saw this on a Google - https://www8.garmin.com/support/outofwarranty.html
As well, you are not going to get a 1000 replacement for $200. Closest is an Element at $330. Seems even a factory replacement 1000 at $200 is a good deal.
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After four years of regular use, the power button on my GPS broke. Apparently it’s just a plastic piece that pushes the actual button inside. Looked online for a fix, but couldn’t find anything. Garmin wants a ridiculous $200 to replace with a refurbished unit. They claimed the problem is unheard of or rare, which is a pack of lies. They don’t offer any solution other than replacement. While I can still power on and off the unit with a paper clip, it’s no longer waterproof. Any ideas to repair?
Searching around, this seems to be a fairly common issue, and the Edge 1030 has changed the design, but those go for over $500. Many are looking at Wahoo products as a replacement. Any GPS units out there that are more durable and not ridiculously expensive?
Searching around, this seems to be a fairly common issue, and the Edge 1030 has changed the design, but those go for over $500. Many are looking at Wahoo products as a replacement. Any GPS units out there that are more durable and not ridiculously expensive?
They never heard of it? LOL, Mine did the exact same thing in May. When they told me the bill, I used the money to buy a Wahoo.
08-29-18, 08:08 PM
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Which Wahoo unit are you using, and how does it compare to the Garmin? I like the features of the Edge 1000, but being waterproof is essential. As far as gluing the piece on, it not likely to last long because there is really nothing but a hole with the actual power button recessed pretty far inside.
08-29-18, 08:16 PM
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A drop of glue ?
Seriously, I've never read of this breaking in a lot of reading about assorted GPS reviews and posts.
Saw this on a Google - https://www8.garmin.com/support/outofwarranty.html
As well, you are not going to get a 1000 replacement for $200. Closest is an Element at $330. Seems even a factory replacement 1000 at $200 is a good deal.
Seriously, I've never read of this breaking in a lot of reading about assorted GPS reviews and posts.
Saw this on a Google - https://www8.garmin.com/support/outofwarranty.html
As well, you are not going to get a 1000 replacement for $200. Closest is an Element at $330. Seems even a factory replacement 1000 at $200 is a good deal.
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Which Wahoo unit are you using, and how does it compare to the Garmin? I like the features of the Edge 1000, but being waterproof is essential. As far as gluing the piece on, it not likely to last long because there is really nothing but a hole with the actual power button recessed pretty far inside.
I got a Bolt. I was livid at Garmin, and after 10 years of bending over and taking it (Edge 205/305/705 and 1000). One of my mates lives in KC and I exchanged it with him for some beer ...he even went to the front desk of the Garmin offices to exchange it and it still cost $200. I'd played with a roadie mate's ELEMNT in camp one night and was sold on a Wahoo even before my E1K died.
These days most of my riding is JRA or planned or scouted by organizers...so the need to spontaneously reroute out of phone-tower range is low. Which is the one caveat ATM with any Wahoo computer being used for touring here in the USA--on-the-fly routing is dependent on having cellphone towers....and cell tower coverage is iffy, particularly here in the Great Plains.
The biggest differences are: no touch-screen, no color screen, and no unpaired routing in remote areas. Which if you can live without those things--it is a great unit. Most all the data-fields I can imagine are on both. Setting aside the obvious--the Edge1000 was huge (honestly too big with the gigantic bezels), the Bolt isn't. Battery life on the Bolt is way better without needing to turn any features off. Features like text notifications (full text not just a snippet) work (Garmin they were always wonky). The Wahoos don't have a "sleep" mode like the E1K does--so it is full boot-up/power-off which takes about as long for the equivalent as E1K.
Both Bolt and ELEMNT run the same firmware--only difference is screen size, bolt has up to 9 data fields whereas ELEMNT does 11.
The DCRainmaker reviews of the Wahoo Bolt gives good normal-use review of what playing with it a Wahoo OS unit is like. The ELEMNT review is very old, and there have been LOTS of changes since the original ELEMNT review was u-hence why I say look at the Bolt review. Wahoo actively maintaines their units, and generally updating is not an anxiety-causing affair unlike Garmin.
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Reviews are usually of new products, and this issue wouldn’t surface until the unit has had substantial use. There are plenty of forum discussions by people having the same issue, in many cases after only a year. Can’t see spending another $200 for a product that is defectively designed, and that the company won’t stand behind or offer a reasonable fix. The white plastic part would be easy to replace and cost very little to produce, but they don’t offer that. In my opinion, a GPS should last a good 10 years or longer.
And you are dreaming to expect 10 years out of a device that even you state gets regular use, NOTHING lasts that long without some issues. Do you expect your cell phone to last that long ?. Makes me wonder how the buttons are going to hold up on a Wahoo in 4 years, especially as with no touch screen, the buttons are pretty much needed. Who knows, maybe longer than a Garmin, but it's a crap shoot on these devices.
I do understand your frustration, but what are your options ?. The Wahoo's are good devices but a lot more then the $200 Garmin wants for a re-furb. I had a Bolt and except for the fact that the white on black reverse text of navigation was mostly unreadable, with no fix in sight, I liked the unit. The 1000 has better maps and the larger screen makes those maps easier to read. The Bolt wouldn't be my choice for a tour, the Element maybe. I found the Bolt battery to last about 14 hrs., no navigation where I get 12 out of my 1000 a year from purchase (no navigation), so weigh your options.
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I never stated reviews, I was talking about users posts, possibly I read different forums then you but can't recall this being a huge issue.
And you are dreaming to expect 10 years out of a device that even you state gets regular use, NOTHING lasts that long without some issues. Do you expect your cell phone to last that long ?. Makes me wonder how the buttons are going to hold up on a Wahoo in 4 years, especially as with no touch screen, the buttons are pretty much needed. Who knows, maybe longer than a Garmin, but it's a crap shoot on these devices.
I do understand your frustration, but what are your options ?. The Wahoo's are good devices but a lot more then the $200 Garmin wants for a re-furb. I had a Bolt and except for the fact that the white on black reverse text of navigation was mostly unreadable, with no fix in sight, I liked the unit. The 1000 has better maps and the larger screen makes those maps easier to read. The Bolt wouldn't be my choice for a tour, the Element maybe. I found the Bolt battery to last about 14 hrs., no navigation where I get 12 out of my 1000 a year from purchase (no navigation), so weigh your options.
And you are dreaming to expect 10 years out of a device that even you state gets regular use, NOTHING lasts that long without some issues. Do you expect your cell phone to last that long ?. Makes me wonder how the buttons are going to hold up on a Wahoo in 4 years, especially as with no touch screen, the buttons are pretty much needed. Who knows, maybe longer than a Garmin, but it's a crap shoot on these devices.
I do understand your frustration, but what are your options ?. The Wahoo's are good devices but a lot more then the $200 Garmin wants for a re-furb. I had a Bolt and except for the fact that the white on black reverse text of navigation was mostly unreadable, with no fix in sight, I liked the unit. The 1000 has better maps and the larger screen makes those maps easier to read. The Bolt wouldn't be my choice for a tour, the Element maybe. I found the Bolt battery to last about 14 hrs., no navigation where I get 12 out of my 1000 a year from purchase (no navigation), so weigh your options.
Bolt at retail is $250, head-unit and mounts only...which is comparable. Especially given the week(s) it would take in RMA with Garmin to get exchanged.
IRL I never got 10 hours with my E1K of battery life. Without turning anything off I'd ride a century (or 6-7 hours) and the battery would be flatline.
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Bolt at retail is $250, head-unit and mounts only...which is comparable. Especially given the week(s) it would take in RMA with Garmin to get exchanged.
IRL I never got 10 hours with my E1K of battery life. Without turning anything off I'd ride a century (or 6-7 hours) and the battery would be flatline.
IRL I never got 10 hours with my E1K of battery life. Without turning anything off I'd ride a century (or 6-7 hours) and the battery would be flatline.
08-30-18, 09:01 AM
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The battery is barely adequate for longer days. I’ve had to recharge the GPS during the day to keep it going. A minor annoyance, but as long as you have the ability to charge, it’s not that big a deal. The only moving part self-destructing after a few years or less is unacceptable. Garmin’s lack of a reasonable fix or other fair offer will drive customers away. It seems the two major problems with the 1000, the power button and battery life, have been addressed in the 1030, but to make a customer shell out another $500-600, when the 1000 is otherwise going strong, is bad business. Why not simply offer a $2 replacement part?
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