Before I left Yukon I bought a new GPS to replace the one that was stolen out of my last weekend. On the new one, I decided to use the security PIN option. Every time I turn on the unit on it asks me for a four-digit code. The unit also allows you to set a “reset point” which is a GPS coordinate that you can drive to and reset your unit’s code. I suspect a lot of people use their driveway — I didn’t, since that’s where mine was stolen from — but I did use one in Yukon.
This morning I hit the road around 4am. I flipped on the GPS, groggily punched in my code and got “Invalid Pin!” and that was it. I waited for a second chance. Nothing. I turned it off and back on. “Invalid Pin!” I searched the unit for a reset button. I shook it. I cursed it. “Invalid Pin!” I’m ~800 miles from Yukon; driving back to my GPS unlock coordinate is out of the option, at least today.
After the cobwebs cleared, I realized that the unit was not turning off while it was still connected to power. After disconnecting the power cord I was at least given a second chance to enter my pin, which I did. VERY. CAREFULLY.
Back in business, and rolling east. Should hit Cleveland between 8 and 9am.
PS: Forgot to mention … bought a new FM Transmitter (for connecting the laptop to the radio in the car) and boy does it suck. I’ll be buying a-NOTHER during the trip, fo sho.
How does one inform a thief (before he steals it) that a -protected- GPS won’t work (after he steals it)?
and don’t forget that Ohio is the corporate home of White Caastle.
FM transmitter…
run a higher amount of power through it. dont use 1.5v aaa batteries push 12v through it. everyone on the highway will be forced to listen to radio flack regardless if they like it or not.