I cant get my TomTom to stay put.

LostAspie · 06-27-2008, 9:53 PM

I just bought a TomTom ONE device today...and I nearly crashed into a ditch on my first test drive with it.

Granted, I have no experience with these things. I thought I had it all figured out, except for one thing...getting the device to stay stuck to the mount, which is still on my windshield at present. When I first drove out with it, it immediately popped off of the mount, and bounced off the dashboard into my seat, distracting me.

I've heard of the usual remedies, the rubbing alcohol and what have you, and I'll try that...but if the suction cup is gonna have problems like this right out of the box, I may have to look for another solution...

If anyone has any suggestions as to how to make this thing stay put, I'd love to hear them.

ninja279 · 06-28-2008, 4:11 PM

Two things.
First, and I know it's dumb but you will be suprised. Did you remove the protective film from the suction cup?
Second, did you ensure your screen was clean and wet the suction cup before fitting?

LostAspie · 06-28-2008, 9:30 PM

Ok, I figured it out. It turns out I wasn't turning the dial to tighten the seal. It's working much better now.

Max · 07-01-2008, 6:55 AM

Glad to hear it worked out for ya

06-27-2008, 9:53 PM	#1
LostAspie Join Date: Jun 27 2008 Location: Ithaca, NY, USA Posts: 7	I cant get my TomTom to stay put. I just bought a TomTom ONE device today...and I nearly crashed into a ditch on my first test drive with it. Granted, I have no experience with these things. I thought I had it all figured out, except for one thing...getting the device to stay stuck to the mount, which is still on my windshield at present. When I first drove out with it, it immediately popped off of the mount, and bounced off the dashboard into my seat, distracting me. I've heard of the usual remedies, the rubbing alcohol and what have you, and I'll try that...but if the suction cup is gonna have problems like this right out of the box, I may have to look for another solution... If anyone has any suggestions as to how to make this thing stay put, I'd love to hear them.

06-28-2008, 4:11 PM	#2
ninja279 Join Date: May 03 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 48	Re: I cant get my TomTom to stay put. Two things. First, and I know it's dumb but you will be suprised. Did you remove the protective film from the suction cup? Second, did you ensure your screen was clean and wet the suction cup before fitting?

06-28-2008, 9:30 PM	#3
LostAspie Join Date: Jun 27 2008 Location: Ithaca, NY, USA Posts: 7	Re: I cant get my TomTom to stay put. Ok, I figured it out. It turns out I wasn't turning the dial to tighten the seal. It's working much better now.

07-01-2008, 6:55 AM	#4
Max 'tis the season for seat time Join Date: Dec 28 2006 Location: Near Boston, Ma. Posts: 874 Blog Entries: 2	Re: I cant get my TomTom to stay put. Glad to hear it worked out for ya __________________ Nothing free is good, nothing good is free.

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