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Old 07-21-2009, 02:12 PM
Indiana Larry Indiana Larry is offline
 
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Default Garmin 430 Memory Battery Low message

I got the message about 5 years after installing and using my unit new. I read the other posts and know how to solder and remove old solder and was encouraged by others to open up my unit and see if I thought I could replace the battery. After looking at it and thinking about it, I was thnking for the overall security of the unit that maybe paying Garmin their fee (I heard it was $190) was not too costly. I put the unit back in my plane and it would not power up for more than 20 seconds before restarting the start up. It did this time after time. I have an authorized Garmin servicer in Henderson, KY and took the unit to them to see what they had to say. They said can you wait for two hours or do you want to pick it sometime after that.

Two hours later, the unit was fixed. Total charge was $94. They also installed a new version 5.04 of software.

As of right now, I don't think it is worth the effort to buy a new battery and install it to save about $85.
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Old 06-23-2010, 09:31 AM
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The CR14250 battery is a lithium battery that IS NOT RECHARGABLE

Odd that Garmin has a charging circuit on it....maybe that's why it fails!

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Thanks guys!

I had a talk with Garmin today, and the 430 is on it's way overnight to Kansas for a quick turn-around repair and overall check-up. I liked th links posted for a DIY fix, but in my conversation with Garmin, it was pointed out that the battery should have lasted much, much longer - and that frequently, field shops will replace the battery, only to eventually find that the charging circuit was the problem. Since I fly IFR with the unit, I decided discretion was the better part of valor in this case, and decided to let them do their magic....


Paul
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Old 06-30-2010, 11:55 AM
RNewman RNewman is offline
 
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Default 430/530 battery

William, I had forgeten about that home repair I did! I believe ours went about 8-9 years, so I felt it wasn't a problematic 530. The lithium cell they use is definetly not a rechargeable type. However, Paul's unit could have had too much standby current draw, thereby limiting its service life. BTW, since I did my home battery swap out I've had no issues with the new battery or the operation of the 530. However, I've I said before, this repair is not for the faint of heart!, and electronics is what I do...


Bob Newman
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Old 06-30-2010, 03:45 PM
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1) Has anyone else had this done? Is it a "Local" repair? How much did it cost? (I am hoping this isn't a "Return to garmin for their $700 flat rate repair" deals...)

Paul
My 430 was out of warranty by one month when the Comm receiver went out. Base fee $700 even if it costs $10. No consideration for the fact the unit had only been in service for 6 months. More than 15% of what I paid for it!!!

A neighbor had a 430 that he inadvertently pulled the squelch button. Thought the radio was broken. Sent it in, $700 + Shipping.

Paul is much more connected that the rest of us so I'm sure he'll get a deal on the service.

Garmin's service provides good turnaround but they have IRS type service rates.
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Old 06-30-2010, 06:42 PM
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Paul is much more connected that the rest of us so I'm sure he'll get a deal on the service.
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Note - this was a couple of years ago (old thread, resurrected).
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