Garmin 405

gdogg09 · 24-09-2009 04:51PM #1

Hi All,
Anyone else have some problems with the 405? I've had a few issues (usually at training) with the stop/start not working if doing laps for example. the watch seems to freeze and won't respond at all which is really annoying (obviously):mad:. After a mintue or two (and a bit of random button pressing!) it works 'fine' again. Strange thing is that it almost never happens if i'm just doing a long run.

Supercell · 24-09-2009 04:55PM

Never had those issues, mine are mainly based around the gps sometimes taking about 5 minutes to get a lock while i'm standing around feeling like an eejit staring at it!
Have you tried updating the firmware?

gdogg09 · 24-09-2009 05:00PM

Supercell wrote: »

Never had those issues, mine are mainly based around the gps sometimes taking about 5 minutes to get a lock while i'm standing around feeling like an eejit staring at it!
Have you tried updating the firmware?

You're not alone with the gps although (and you prob know this) taking the watch off and leaving it stationary for a bit maybe while strecthing usually eliminates this prob for me.
I haven't updated the firmware since i bought it last Jan. I'm assuming this is done by downloading updates and then connecting the watch...manual time for me then? Thx

Krusty_Clown · 24-09-2009 05:18PM

gdogg09 wrote: »

I haven't updated the firmware since i bought it last Jan. I'm assuming this is done by downloading updates and then connecting the watch...manual time for me then? Thx

The web is your friend: https://buy.garmin.com/shop/store/downloadsAgree.jsp?product=010-00658-10&cID=142&pID=11039

RJC · 25-09-2009 04:39PM

gdogg09 wrote: »

Hi All,
Anyone else have some problems with the 405? I've had a few issues (usually at training) with the stop/start not working if doing laps for example. the watch seems to freeze and won't respond at all which is really annoying (obviously):mad:. After a mintue or two (and a bit of random button pressing!) it works 'fine' again. Strange thing is that it almost never happens if i'm just doing a long run.

this happened to me today. A complete curse. the same happened to me last week on a long slow run. One of the laps is down as a 9:30 mile as I stopped for a drink and a leak. then as I kicked off again the thing stopped!

I was considering a trip to aldi to pick up a €20 HRM job.

Raging_Hull · 25-09-2009 07:20PM

I have had the same experience with the 405, but only when it has been raining. The thing gets very upset and refuses to cooperate when it gets wet:mad: .In the dry I have had no issues.

I have updated the firmware and it gets a satellite lock usually in less than a minute, so I don't feel too conspicuous standing around staring at my wrist as the black bar moves along.

robinph · 25-09-2009 07:35PM

^ are you locking the bezel before heading out for a run in the rain?

Raging_Hull · 25-09-2009 07:39PM

No..but I guess I'm supposed to?

robinph · 25-09-2009 07:45PM

I just always lock the bezel before heading out on a run to save any problems. Just hold the lap and start/ stop button to lock and unlock it.

Raging_Hull · 25-09-2009 08:33PM

Thanks a mil for that; I'll try it tomorrow:rolleyes:

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