stevez2436

Thanks everyone! It happens very rarely (only twice in the last year), so the next time I'll try some of your suggestions. Perhaps keeping my plane covered while switching the Avionics switch on will allow me to see the very faint screen. Also, I found another possible interference might be coming from my GTX 330 ... http://helicopterforum.verticalreference.com/topic/11058-interesting-bug-with-garmin-696/ If it happens again, I'll post the solution that worked

I have a panel installed Garmin 696 in my 2010 CTLS. I love it especially the interface with my TruTrak Autopilot. However, twice within the last year the 696 will not start up when I switch on the Avionics. When I look real closely at the display, I can see a very faint "Garmin" on the screen. From looking at the manual, I think the unit is in some kind of "charge" mode. I tried turning the Avionics switch on/off and it just refuses to turn to on. I also tried holding and pushing the on/off switch at the top of the 696 panel, but the unit refuses to come out of this weird charge mode. The only way I have been able to get it to return to normal is to pull it out of the panel and remove/insert the battery. A real pain in the butt! Anyone have a "trick" to reboot the 696 when it is stuck in "charge" mode without removing the unit's battery? Appreciate any suggestions? Steve in Clearwater, FL