Electronics » Navigator V problem

Out on my ride today, the Navigator V became faulty. It cut out and then repeatedly came up with the BMW Motorad start before cutting out again. This occurred every few seconds. When I removed it from the cradle it started up as normal. I tried cleaning the contacts on the device and cradle but no joy.

I can only assume that the connecting cable is faulty. Anyone else had this problem? Does the complete cradle need to be replaced? If possible I'll try and locate the plug/socket at the other end.

Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #2

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trace the lead back to the plug at the right side of the tank, unplug and clean the contacts as a first step

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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #4

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Zitat von Lee im Beitrag #3

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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #2

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trace the lead back to the plug at the right side of the tank, unplug and clean the contacts as a first step

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Which panels need to be removed to access the plug?

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on your new bike, no idea

on the 1200, can't remember as it was 4 years ago but it's not hard to trace the route of the cable from the cradle and then gain appropriate access - the plug on the 1200 is near the frame behind the yoke on the right side, ish.

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I had Nav V issues, screen went black ( actually 0% display) but like you had no issues off the bike's holder.
It was cleared after the problem with a loose thumbwheel unit or switch unit - both replaced at dealership under warranty (I suspect it was earthing/mimic of wheel/switch use)
See this thread -


Dave H has written a new post "Thumbwheel issues" 04.24.2021

I had to have thumbwheel and switch replaced once it became loose, non-serviceable item!
Issue I had was it 'attacked' the satnav menu options and the last item, lowest point in menu, was 'screen display' and it would reduce this from 100% to zero, blank screen.

I thought it was a thumbwheel failure but the switch appeared to be loose enough to tap/earth against the handlebar I guess which fooled to control module.

I had a similar problem a few months ago and started a thread on Thumb wheel issues. Long story short was I gave the NAV6 screen a good clean a d the problem went away.
Not saying this is your problem but it's a good place to start.

Bikepirate, I know you say that you’ve cleaned the contacts, did you go as far as to stay with an electrical contact cleaner ? I had a similar issue a few weeks back and the spray solved the issue immediately. I sprayed the wonderwheel at the same time for good measure. It’s well worth trying before going to the trouble of tracing wires back to connectors, same with the screen cleaning suggestion.

If you contact garmin they will send you a new battery for free. Just a thought for a unit that must be a few years old.

Zitat von Ray B im Beitrag #9

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If you contact garmin they will send you a new battery for free. Just a thought for a unit that must be a few years old.

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Zitat von Boxerboy im Beitrag #8

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Bikepirate, I know you say that you’ve cleaned the contacts, did you go as far as to stay with an electrical contact cleaner ? I had a similar issue a few weeks back and the spray solved the issue immediately. I sprayed the wonderwheel at the same time for good measure. It’s well worth trying before going to the trouble of tracing wires back to connectors, same with the screen cleaning suggestion.

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