When I last looked at it these maps will not be routable. I know of some software which can take OpenStreetMaps and convert them in Garmin readable files. You coud of course look thta up on the old Garmin map and select it then save it to a favorite for future use with the OSM maps or just select your destination in the Garmin map and then switch over to the osm map which takes a couple of taps of the screen. They route nicely but the embedded address information may be missing - ie it will not find a street address but if you know the coords it will happily route you. Or you could install OSM maps which are pretty good and in some areas better than Garmin. So you might want to stick with the old style Garmap maps and not bother getting the latest. Then there is the fact that the local maps have changed completely to a different provider Navteq vs TeleAltlas and there have been some moans about the new maps whichever they are. I have noticed 3 years of upgrades have not solved some basic issues in the mapping in some areas. Also upgrading maps may not solve your problem. Might actually be cheaper and more convenient to buy a new unit - although I susepct that some of the new units are sold without a map which you then have to purchase separately. If you wish to purhcase the maps Garmin should have a pricing matrix on their web site - overly complicated in my opinion. Since the 200W is likley discontinued you probably bopught yours two or three years ago I woudl guess - depending on when you bought it you may have been entitled to a upgrade.

You do not mention what version you are using. Jetmouse might be your friend here.You can either download the new maps or buy a DVD for a nominal price. The garmin maps are trivial to copy and unlock - the newer maps have a newer method of protection but are just as trivial to work with. Is there any way to update the maps on the Nuvi 200W? (Preferably for free)Īs with anything software related its always available for free - I notice you never said free and legal. I have tried the Garmin online map updates, but when I connect the device I get the message: 'Map updates are not applicable to this device'.

I have noticed recently that the maps on our Garmin Nuvi 200W are out of date (The Garmin gets confused on some new roads and we have been led down roads that don't exist).

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