I have a IQ3600 I was given and I have the sim card for Europe but when I stick the card in it doesn't seem to read it. Is it because I am to far away from the area to pick up the L & L or something else? I don't want to give it to my daughter to use and have her lug something around that is not working correctly?
Thanks
GPS dummie

Hi Joanne,

I'm a GPS dummy also and I'm hoping someone else might be able to help you. To help others know what you are talkinga about, here is Amazon's page on Garmin's IQ3600 PDA/GPS device.

I'm a bit confused when you say sim card. I think of sim cards for phones not GPS. But then I know very little on GPS. Maybe someone else can help?

Thanks Marta this one has slots for sim cards say for maps of Asia or Europe as well as north america. So I am sure I am doing something wrong but I just don't what it is. Support just keeps telling me to put the card in and it will work but its not. I also hope there is some GPS expert out there.

It's likely either a Micro or a full size SD card. Not a sim card.

Can you plug it into the computer and use Mapquest to check what maps are on the unit? The unit will normally show the map for the area you're in.

Your correct, that's what I meant it is a Mem card, Brain out to lunch when I typed that. Yes it does show the maps but when I insert the card into the handheld per instructions it doesn't read it.

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Originally posted by JoanneH:
Your correct, that's what I meant it is a Mem card, Brain out to lunch when I typed that. Yes it does show the maps but when I insert the card into the handheld per instructions it doesn't read it.

Do you mean the Garmin IQue 3600

What do you mean it does not "read it"?

It is probably an SD memory chip.

Where did you get the chip? Are you sure it is compatible with the IQue 3600?

From what I read on the Garmin site, the only maps that can be loaded on the GPS are the ones that come on CD ROM. There is no mention of maps on SD memory. You would be able to add a blank SD memory chip and it should allow you to load more map regions.

The MetroGuide CD ROM will be the cheapest. You can find Metro Europe for $50 on Ebay. But MetroGuide does not allow routing on the GPS, only the PC. With extra 3rd party software you can get routing to work on the GPS. I used Metroguide and the special software in Italy last year and it worked great.

City Navigator will allow routing on the GPS, out of the box but it will be more expensive. Maybe $100 on Ebay.

IMHO rechargeable GPS devices are the wrong way to go. I don't want to be worried about charging the device or the battery dying when I need it the most. I would rather be able to pop in a fresh set of AA batteries.

It is a Garmin IQ 3600 this is the map they sent which is on a lgb memory card that slides into the top of the handheld. I checked the site thinking like you it was the wrong one but according to the list of maps that work with this model its the right one.

What do you mean "this is the map they sent"?

Who sent? When? Was it purchased with the GPS or did you order it separately?

Where did you did it is compatible? The list of compatible maps make no mention of SD maps while other devices at Garmin list the SD. The instruction manual makes no mention of maps being installed on SD memory. It does mention that maps are loaded using the Palm Desktop software so I would assume maps would be coming from a CD.

You might want to give Garmin tech support a cal. They usually give pretty good service.


You still did not answer my other question.

What do you mean "it does not read"?

I ordered the map from Garmin. It is what they said I needed for the IQ3600 model I have. I have contacted support and all I seem to be getting from them is insert the card, go outside and lift antenna and it will work. But nothing happens. I am wondering if it is because I am now in California and the L & L are quite a bit different. Venice for example is at 45 degrees n
while I am at 37.

Exactly what does the chip say on the packaging? Does it say Metroguide? City Navigator or City Select?


You should not need the GPS location to work, to view the maps. You should be able to view the maps from your home. You will need to scroll over to Venice or where ever. You should be able to "Zoom out" till you see the whole world. Scroll over to Italy then start zooming in. You will know the maps are loaded, if you start picking out small streets once you have zoomed in far enough.

There also should be a menu that lists the maps that are loaded.

Sorry I can't be of more help but the IQue is a bit of an "odd duck" for the Garmin line.

It says plug and play street maps pre-programmed data card. Contains one pre-programmed data card with garmin mapping data.
I am going to drive over the the county seat to the best buy and see if one of the geeks can help me try to figure it out. Most likely its something simple at least I hope it is

I found this link here:

http://www.tigergps.com/garmincitynavsdflash.html

It says:

Pre-programmed SD Data Cards work with: StreetPilot "c" series, iQue M3 and M4, and all models of nuvi. Just plug-and-play for detailed street maps in your compatible Garmin unit.


It makes no mention of the 3600.


I found similar links that say the same thing,

thanks I just made a copy of that and emailed it to garmin with copy of my sales tag, which states it works with 3600. Be interesting to see how they handle it. Glad I am not a 100% dumb bell just 80% for not thinking of double checking that it would work.

I found this review of the iQue 3600 which looks like it has useful information on how it works. I won't help if it is the wrong map but it does look like it explains how it is supposed to work.

Good luck.

I heard back from them and they agreed they had sent\sold me the wrong map and I have to send the other one back and they will then fedx me the correct one. Another week of hassle for nothing