Guest (Davey) Posted February 6, 2005 Report Posted February 6, 2005 I had my car broken into a couple of weeks ago and I stupidly left my TomTom GPS receiver and my Bluetooth handsfree speaker phone in the car, both were stolen :lol: I have now however after many recommendations bought a Fortuna Clip-On device, it was more expensive than a replacement TomTom receiver but at the time it was the only one I could find in stock I was also assured it would work with TomTom Mobile... I have paired the Fortuna with my phone (SPV E200) and it is listed as "Clip-On BT GPS", the green satellite LED lights up on the receiver but when I run TomTom it just says GPS Signal Lost?? are there further steps I need to take or is it just not compatible with TomTom?? I also visited the TomTom website but there isn't really any relevant information and no-one replied to my support request.. their customer support is quite shocking to be honest.. Many thanks for any help and/or advice.
Guest boarder Posted February 6, 2005 Report Posted February 6, 2005 hello you could try renaming it from Clip-On BT GPS to TomTom Wireless GPS this might help
Guest (Davey) Posted February 6, 2005 Report Posted February 6, 2005 (edited) Hi Boarder, Does TomTom look for Bluetooth devices of that name by default then??? I will give it a try, thank you very much! P.S. Anyone know how I do this?? :lol: I only just about managed to get the original GPS working and I didnt have to rename anything :( Edited February 6, 2005 by (Davey)
Guest boarder Posted February 6, 2005 Report Posted February 6, 2005 hello i got same kind of problem but my gps got broken so i brought an altina 708 and cant get this to work but ive read loads of posts on various forums and most say to rename gps unit in bluetooth settings and also use the traffic update but ive tried all this and still dont work let me know how you get on cheers byeeee
Guest (Davey) Posted February 6, 2005 Report Posted February 6, 2005 Oh well looks like its going back to the shop then, will have to wait for a TomTom reciever.. unless anyone else has got any ideas? :|
Guest awarner [MVP] Posted February 7, 2005 Report Posted February 7, 2005 Follow the guide on the first page of the TomTom review in this section. With most GPS units you not not pair the device, let TomTom do it for you otherwise you may not be able to connect the fortuna clip-on. I have seen it working with one of these units so I know it can work.
Guest cus Posted February 7, 2005 Report Posted February 7, 2005 Oh well looks like its going back to the shop then, will have to wait for a TomTom reciever.. unless anyone else has got any ideas? :| <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've got my spv c500 working with a Holux GPS - much better reception over the TomTom unit, and the batteries last longer. I've also heard good things about the fortuna clip-on, so it's preferable over the TomTom. Your TomTom unit identifies itself over Bluetooth as 'TomTom Wireless GPS' by default - it's this name that TomTom mobile usually looks for. Once you've paired your alternative receiver with your phone, rename the bluetooth device to 'TomTom Wireless GPS', fire up TomTom and see what happens. My Holux goes from 'looking for connection' to 'connection established' when TomTom fires up. My TomTom reports 'The GPS signal was lost' until my Holux establishes its position.
Guest awarner [MVP] Posted February 8, 2005 Report Posted February 8, 2005 You need to confirm wether you are getting No GPRS or Lost Signal these are two big differences. While the fortuna is a good unit I personally found the TomTom's own GPS more reliable. Hopefully the holux BT is better than their CF counterpart as the CF card I have used in the past with the PDA version constantly kept dropping it's signal.
Guest (Davey) Posted February 8, 2005 Report Posted February 8, 2005 (edited) Your TomTom unit identifies itself over Bluetooth as 'TomTom Wireless GPS' by default - it's this name that TomTom mobile usually looks for. Once you've paired your alternative receiver with your phone, rename the bluetooth device to 'TomTom Wireless GPS', fire up TomTom and see what happens.I have tried this but to no avail, the original GPS reciever did not require me to do anything I just picked it up and then asked me to enter the pin number.. :( You need to confirm wether you are getting No GPRS or Lost Signal these are two big differences. While the fortuna is a good unit I personally found the TomTom's own GPS more reliable. Hopefully the holux BT is better than their CF counterpart as the CF card I have used in the past with the PDA version constantly kept dropping it's signal. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It says The GPS signal was lost X:XX seconds ago :D p.s. does anyone know if the hard wired reciever will work with the E200? I've also got TomTom navigator for the XDA, the plug looks identicle to the E200 but im a bit dubious about plugging it in, incase I damage either.. could get expensive! Cheers for all the help, hopefully I'll get the bloody thing working again some time, its all seeming a big waste of money at the moment.. doh! :lol: Edited February 8, 2005 by (Davey)
Guest cus Posted February 8, 2005 Report Posted February 8, 2005 I have tried this but to no avail, the original GPS reciever did not require me to do anything I just picked it up and then asked me to enter the pin number.. :( It says The GPS signal was lost X:XX seconds ago :D p.s. does anyone know if the hard wired reciever will work with the E200? I've also got TomTom navigator for the XDA, the plug looks identicle to the E200 but im a bit dubious about plugging it in, incase I damage either.. could get expensive! Cheers for all the help, hopefully I'll get the bloody thing working again some time, its all seeming a big waste of money at the moment.. doh! :lol: <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have you upgraded to the latest version of TomTom Mobile? The upgrade is only available if you sign up for Traffic, but you can sign up for free for a month's trial to gain access to the patch.
Guest (Davey) Posted February 8, 2005 Report Posted February 8, 2005 Interesting! How do I do that? :?:
Guest James Posted February 8, 2005 Report Posted February 8, 2005 the traffic update can be found here:- http://support.tomtom.com/traffic/software/ttm_sp.zip
Guest MonkeyJug Posted February 8, 2005 Report Posted February 8, 2005 i'm using the fortuna clip-on gps receiver, no problems at all... i had to rename it though, and install the patch to get it to work on my c500 but it works perfectly now. i just followed the guide on this forum and in 5 mins i had it up and running... stick with it, my dear friend!! it works!
Guest dougsta Posted February 12, 2005 Report Posted February 12, 2005 (edited) thanks for the help here, I got a Leadtek 9537... Sirf Xtrac 2 Firmware enabled High Sensitivity - Pick up signals in areas of high foilage..even indoors Replaceable and rechargeble battery Compact size only 18mm thick and 83mm Long! Simple one on/off button By Leadtek the worlds Number 1 GPS Manufacturer Supplied with Car Charger working with tomtom mobile on a C500 by naming the device as quoted here Edited February 12, 2005 by dougsta
Guest sainthalo Posted February 25, 2005 Report Posted February 25, 2005 hi could you tell me where you got the leadtek unit from dougsta?
Guest shagga Posted March 3, 2005 Report Posted March 3, 2005 I've got my spv c500 working with a Holux GPS - much better reception over the TomTom unit, and the batteries last longer. I've also heard good things about the fortuna clip-on, so it's preferable over the TomTom. Your TomTom unit identifies itself over Bluetooth as 'TomTom Wireless GPS' by default - it's this name that TomTom mobile usually looks for. Once you've paired your alternative receiver with your phone, rename the bluetooth device to 'TomTom Wireless GPS', fire up TomTom and see what happens. My Holux goes from 'looking for connection' to 'connection established' when TomTom fires up. My TomTom reports 'The GPS signal was lost' until my Holux establishes its position. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Cus, how did you make it work? Any chance you could post a guide, pls? I've got Holux GR-231 and struggle to get it work. Thanks a million!
Guest muisje Posted June 3, 2005 Report Posted June 3, 2005 I had my car broken into a couple of weeks ago and I stupidly left my TomTom GPS receiver and my Bluetooth handsfree speaker phone in the car, both were stolen ;) I have now however after many recommendations bought a Fortuna Clip-On device, it was more expensive than a replacement TomTom receiver but at the time it was the only one I could find in stock I was also assured it would work with TomTom Mobile... I have paired the Fortuna with my phone (SPV E200) and it is listed as "Clip-On BT GPS", the green satellite LED lights up on the receiver but when I run TomTom it just says GPS Signal Lost?? are there further steps I need to take or is it just not compatible with TomTom?? I also visited the TomTom website but there isn't really any relevant information and no-one replied to my support request.. their customer support is quite shocking to be honest.. Many thanks for any help and/or advice. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Did you manage to solve the problem? I have the same problem and I can' t solve it, grrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Guest muisje Posted June 3, 2005 Report Posted June 3, 2005 hello i got same kind of problem but my gps got broken so i brought an altina 708 and cant get this to work but ive read loads of posts on various forums and most say to rename gps unit in bluetooth settings and also use the traffic update but ive tried all this and still dont work let me know how you get on cheers byeeee <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Did you manage to solve the problem? I have the same problem, but I can' t solve it, grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Guest muisje Posted June 3, 2005 Report Posted June 3, 2005 I've got my spv c500 working with a Holux GPS - much better reception over the TomTom unit, and the batteries last longer. I've also heard good things about the fortuna clip-on, so it's preferable over the TomTom. Your TomTom unit identifies itself over Bluetooth as 'TomTom Wireless GPS' by default - it's this name that TomTom mobile usually looks for. Once you've paired your alternative receiver with your phone, rename the bluetooth device to 'TomTom Wireless GPS', fire up TomTom and see what happens. My Holux goes from 'looking for connection' to 'connection established' when TomTom fires up. My TomTom reports 'The GPS signal was lost' until my Holux establishes its position. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It doesn't work ;) Any other suggestions?
Guest muisje Posted June 3, 2005 Report Posted June 3, 2005 I have tried this but to no avail, the original GPS reciever did not require me to do anything I just picked it up and then asked me to enter the pin number.. :D It says The GPS signal was lost X:XX seconds ago ;) p.s. does anyone know if the hard wired reciever will work with the E200? I've also got TomTom navigator for the XDA, the plug looks identicle to the E200 but im a bit dubious about plugging it in, incase I damage either.. could get expensive! Cheers for all the help, hopefully I'll get the bloody thing working again some time, its all seeming a big waste of money at the moment.. doh! ;) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Did you manage to solve the problem? I have the same problem, but I can' t solve it, grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Guest muisje Posted June 3, 2005 Report Posted June 3, 2005 i'm using the fortuna clip-on gps receiver, no problems at all... i had to rename it though, and install the patch to get it to work on my c500 but it works perfectly now. i just followed the guide on this forum and in 5 mins i had it up and running... stick with it, my dear friend!! it works! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Can you explain in more details what you did to make it work? I use a fortuna clip-on gps receiver on my SPV E200 with TomTom Mobile 4.430 (3130), GPS driver 1.20 and I can't make it work. I tried with a real TomTom Wireless GPS receiver and TomTom Mobile worked fine immediately, grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Guest gregbarton Posted June 3, 2005 Report Posted June 3, 2005 try the patch/fix for the tomtom software which allows it to work with any gps device not just tomtom supported devices!!
Guest muisje Posted June 4, 2005 Report Posted June 4, 2005 try the patch/fix for the tomtom software which allows it to work with any gps device not just tomtom supported devices!! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Can you tell me where I can find this patch?
Guest awarner [MVP] Posted June 6, 2005 Report Posted June 6, 2005 It's available on TomTom's website which is also linked to in the TomTom review. If you have the proper TomTom GPS unit why use another? I hve found the TomTom GPS was more reliable than the Fortuna clipon. btw you do not need to post all the above quotes as seperate posts.
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