Garmin 2610 lost touch screen capability

[-SeabrookTrickBagger]

The remote control operates the Garmin 2610 GPS but the touch screen does not work.  I used web updater to upload the latest Garmin firm ware to no avail.

Has anyone had this happen?  Could you fix it or was the unit toast?

TIA

[stro1965]

Not sure how on the 2610 but you might try a "master reset".  On my Streetpilot you have to hold down in the lower right corner as you push the power button on.

[bigblock6912]

keep us informed in case it happens to my 2610. thanks...bill

[bigblock6912]

google 2610 sreetpilot forum

[Panzer]

As Big Block said, or go straight to Garmin.

Are you sure you're not looking at the backside of it, turn it around. 
                        I'm sorry, I had to say that. 
                         It's the fever !

[ULTRADOG]

panzers going to get it panzer going to the wood shed
whats up panzer ya having a rough week there looks like you are over winter

[Mi_RDGlide]

My 2610 did the same thing last summer nothing I tried would get it to work.

Bought one on ebay without any accessories for $10.00, got lucky it looks and works like brand new.

[RoadGlide0611]

You know a buddy of mine had his touch screen just dump like that too.  He called Garmin, and they repaired it for free.

[electra66]

Any way to enter the long/lat coordinates on those units to find a location?

[-SeabrookTrickBagger]

Hi ho, hi ho, off to Garmin it goes.

Man, have these older discontinued units tripled in price or what?  I paid about $200 for mine when it was discontinued.

[-SeabrookTrickBagger]

Hold two buttons down and turn on the unit.  Then hold a couple of other buttons down and turn it on.  Try holding three buttons down and turn it on.  You get the idea.  The unit will go through diagnostics including a LSD influenced psychadelic light show.  I guess it is a color test.  My diagnostic test said counterclockwise gyro failed.  Also I could not calibrate the screen.  Some folks reported on the net that a repeated running of the diagnostic eventually restored their touchscreen capability.  It did not restore my touchscreen capability.