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Garmin GTM 36 FM Traffic Receiver and Power Cable

Product Code: GART36

Add or replace the traffic capabilities of your compatible Garmin nuvi, Camper, dezl, Drive, DriveAssist, DriveLuxe, DriveSmart, DriveTrack, fleet or zumo automotive sat nav by buying the GTM 36 FM Traffic Receiver from ActiveGPS.

The two in one Garmin GTM 36 FM Traffic Receiver with mini USB Vehicle Power Cable provides power to your compatible Garmin sat nav whilst at the same time advising you of traffic jams, congestion and roadwork's that lie in the road ahead.

To use simply plug the Garmin GTM 36's cigarette lighter adaptor into your in-car socket and connect the other mini USB end into your Garmin sat nav.

The Garmin GTM 36 includes FREE lifetime UK and Europe* subscription to the Traffic Message Channel (TMC) which relies on broadcasts over the FM Radio Data System (RDS) all without any on-going subscription costs.

*Please note: European traffic information coverage will change in 2025. Please see Garmin Traffic Via FM Coverage section on this webpage for more information.

Garmin part number: 010-01009-05

Compatibility: Compatible with selected Garmin nuvi, Garmin Camper, Garmin dezl, Garmin Drive, Garmin DriveAssist, Garmin DriveLuxe, Garmin DriveSmart, Garmin DriveTrack, Garmin fleet, and Garmin zumo models. View the full Garmin sat nav compatibility list.

IMPORTANT: If you own a Garmin sat nav with a USB-C connection, rather than a mini USB connection, the Garmin GTM 36 traffic receiver and vehicle power cable available to purchase on this page is NOT compatible. You will need to purchase the Garmin USB-C Vehicle Power Cable (without traffic). If you unsure of which connection your Garmin sat nav requires please find your Garmin sat nav model online or contact us for our help and assistance.

Garmin GTM 36 FM Traffic Receiver and Power Cable has been discontinued.

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Deliveries

We offer UK, Europe and Worldwide deliveries. We despatch orders at 4:30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. We need to receive your order on those days by 3:00pm. When possible we may despatch orders received after that time. No orders are despatched on Saturday, Sunday or Bank Holidays in England and Wales.

We offer FREE UK delivery on all orders of £50.00 or more, plus next working day and guaranteed Saturday delivery options. Click here for further info. All options also appear at the basket pages.

Garmin Traffic via GTM 36 FM Traffic Receiver

Receive live traffic updates and routing around congestion saving you time and money waiting in traffic jams with the Garmin GTM 36 FM Traffic Receiver.

The GTM 36 is designed for in-vehicle use, it is suitable for use in cars, motorhomes and HGVs. The Garmin GTM 36 features a cigarette lighter connection, this pushes into your vehicles' cigarette lighter power outlet (12/24 volt). At the other end of the GTM 36 cable is a mini USB connector, this will enable powering and charging of your Garmin sat nav.

Once connected to your compatible Garmin nuvi, Camper, dezl, Drive, DriveAssist, DriveLuxe, DriveSmart, DriveTrack, fleet or zumo series sat nav, the GTM 36's internal FM antenna receives regular RDS (Radio Data System) signal and relays relevant traffic information to the screen of your sat nav. Receiving this traffic information you receive advance warning and enabling you to simply re-route around the congestion in the road ahead. If the FM signal is weak simply plug in the external antenna (pictured right) which is included with every Garmin GTM 36 purchased from ActiveGPS.co.uk. If you lose this external antenna or need another one for a second vehicle you can buy a external antenna.

The Garmin GTM 36 that we sell includes lifetime traffic data subscription services for the UK and Europe*. If you plan to use your Garmin sat nav and the GTM 36 in North America (USA and Canada), then you will need to buy a separate traffic subscription from Garmin for use in those countries. A subscription to an additional world region will then be linked to the serial number of your GTM 36 - you do NOT need to purchase a second Garmin GTM 36.

*Please note: European traffic information coverage will change in 2025. Please see Garmin Traffic Via FM Coverage section on this webpage for more information.

Please note: If you just require a vehicle power cable to power your Garmin WITHOUT traffic information please find your Garmin model accessory page and simply buy the vehicle power cable only.

Pictured above: The Garmin GTM 36 FM Traffic Receiver includes Vehicle Power Cable with internal FM antenna all built into the one cable. A separate and genuine Garmin external antenna is also included.

Beware other sellers who may be selling the Garmin GTM 36 bundled with a non UK subscription. The Garmin GTM 36 is available in other world territories BUT with a different lifetime subscription. Buy the wrong Garmin GTM 36 and you could be faced with buying a separate subscription for the UK from Garmin (at approximately £35.00). ActiveGPS.co.uk can guarantee that you won't face this problem as we ONLY sell the correct genuine UK and Europe Garmin GTM 36 with nothing else to pay for that region.

Garmin Traffic Via FM Country Coverage

The following European countries currently (August 2024) provide traffic information that is received by the FM Garmin GTM 36 traffic receiver:

Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

Please note: The traffic information service is available in the following European countries until March 2025 (all other countries on the list above are unaffected):

Finland, Norway, Poland, Sweden.

Please note: The traffic information service is available in the following European countries until December 2025 (all other countries on the list above are unaffected):

Belgium, France, Netherlands.

Key Features

‣FM-band RDS-TMC traffic receiver
‣Includes UK and European* traffic information coverage
‣Combination traffic receiver and 12 V power adapter
‣Provides real-time traffic information
‣View real-time traffic build up
‣No separate traffic subscription required
‣Lifetime traffic data - no monthly or yearly renewal fees
‣No Bluetooth or GPRS connection required
‣Genuine Garmin Accessory

*Please note: European traffic information coverage will change in 2025. Please see Garmin Traffic Via FM Coverage section on this webpage for more information.

What's in the box?

‣GTM 36 FM Traffic Receiver with vehicle power cable
‣External antenna with suction cups
‣Instruction manual

What is the GTM 36 FM Traffic Receiver compatible with?

The genuine Garmin GTM 36 traffic receiver is compatible with the following Garmin automotive sat nav products:

Garmin Camper 760, 780, 785, CamperVan, dezl 560, 570, 580, 760, 770, 780, LGV500, LGV700, dezlCam, dezlCam 785, Drive 51, 52, 53, 55, 61, DriveAssist 50, 51, DriveLuxe 50, 51, DriveSmart 50, 51, 55, 60, 61, 65, 70, DriveTrack 70, fleet 660, 670, 770, 780, 790, nuvi 54, 65, 66, 67, 68, 205, 215, 245, 255, 265, 270, 275, 465, 550, 1200, 1210, 1240, 1300, 1310, 1340, 1350, 1370, 1390, 1410, 1440, 1450, 1490, 2200, 2240, 2300, 2310, 2340, 2350, 2360, 2407, 2408, 2440, 2508, 2415, 2417, 2445, 2447, 2455, 2460, 2467, 2475, 2495, 2497, 2507, 2508, 2515, 2517, 2518, 2545, 2547, 2548, 2557, 2559, 2567, 2569, 2577, 2585, 2589, 2595, 2597, 2598, 2599, 2659, 2699, 2797, 2799, 3490, 3540, 3590, 3597, 3598, 3710, 3760, 3790, nuviCam, zumo 220, 340, 345, 350, 390, 395, XT.

The Garmin GTM36 traffic and vehicle power cable is also compatible with the following Avtex Tourer sat navs:

Avtex Tourer One Plus, Avtex Tourer Two.

Please note: Many Garmin nuvi models end in T e.g. nuvi 3760T, the T stands for Traffic which was how the sat nav was originally supplied - with a GTM traffic receiver.

Therefore when assessing whether the GTM 36 is compatible with your Garmin sat nav, please just look at the model number minus the letter(s) at the end. For example the nuvi 2445, 2445T, 2445LT and 2445LMT are effectively covered above by 'nuvi 2445'. For futher help please contact us with your specific Garmin model number and we'll confirm whether the GTM 36 is compatible.

However, if you don't want the expense of the GTM 36 and you don't need the traffic information, Garmin do make an in car charger specifically for your nuvi or zumo but which doesn't have the in-built traffic receiver. This is approximately £35.00 cheaper - but you will lose the traffic facility.

IMPORTANT: If you own a Garmin sat nav with a USB-C connection, rather than a mini USB connection, the GTM 36 traffic receiver and vehicle power cable available to purchase on this page is NOT compatible. You will need to purchase the Garmin USB-C Vehicle Power Cable (without traffic). If you unsure of which connection your Garmin sat nav requires please find your Garmin sat nav model online or contact us for our help and assistance.

Garmin GTM 36 FM Traffic Receiver Questions and Answers

Question: Will the Garmin GTM 36 work with my Garmin DriveSmart 86 sat nav?

Answer: Unfortunately, the Garmin GTM 36 traffic receiver and power cable isn't compatible with the Garmin DriveSmart 86. This is due to the fact that the Garmin DriveSmart 86 uses a USB-C connection to plug into the sat nav. The Garmin GTM 36 features a Mini USB connection. For Garmin Traffic services on the Garmin DriveSmart 86, Garmin recommend that you use Garmin Live Traffic via the Garmin Drive app. Garmin haven't developed a FM based traffic receiver for the Garmin DriveSmart 86 and other Garmin automotive sat navs that feature a USB-C connection.

Question: Does the GTM 36 provide Traffic info for North America on a Garmin nuvi 2559LMT with the correct mapping?

Answer: No, buying North America mapping will not provide the Garmin nuvi 2559LMT with North America traffic services. The Garmin GTM 36 FM Traffic Receiver and Power Cable that we sell includes a subscription for UK and European traffic services only.

For North America coverage you will either need to purchase a GTM 36 that originates from a US/Canadian retailer or purchase traffic subscription directly from Garmin for North America, if you buy the GTM 36 from us.

Question: I've bought a GTM 36 and it doesn't work with my Garmin satnav. I think the satnav is faulty.

Answer: It may be that you need to perform a free software update via Garmin Express at the garmin.com website. If you've purchased from ActiveGPS, we include the following note with the purchase:

GARMIN GTM 36 - Important Product Returns Guidance
Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation & Additional Charges) Regulations 2013.

Thank you for your purchase of this Traffic Messaging/Power Cable which has been supplied for use with your Garmin device. If you are unsure whether you need this GTM 36 for your Garmin please supply the serial number of your Garmin GPS and we will confirm compatibility. Products are not supplied for the purpose of testing a faulty satnav. If you think that you may already need to return this purchase please read the following before opening/use:

The Consumer Contracts Regulations allows us to make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss of value of any goods supplied, if the loss is the result of unnecessary handling by you. You must handle the product, including the Garmin outer box and seal, no more than you might in a shop. If a product is returned in perfect condition suitable for reselling then we will have no hesitation in reimbursing you. Ask yourself, ‘would I have accepted this product if I had received it in the condition in which I am returning it?’ To ensure that you receive a full reimbursement we recommend that you return the goods in the same condition as they were received.

If the barrel of the cigarette lighter adapter, which is supplied protected by a plastic sleeve, is returned scratched or marked (from insertion into a vehicle cigarette lighter), or there are any other visible signs that the cable has been used, or it is marked or cut, we will not accept the return of this product and it will be returned to you at your expense (£9.99 shipping and handling to be paid by you prior to return). Similarly, if the outer Garmin box, the seal or booklets are returned creased, torn or marked we may not accept the return of this product. We respectfully suggest that you carefully open the bottom of the box. If you uncoil the cable, and it is therefore not returned factory coiled as received, it will no longer have the appearance of a brand new product. If a coiled cable is the only discrepancy we will make a deduction of £14.99 from any refund.

If goods are returned in an unacceptable condition, including the outer Garmin box, they will be returned to you at your expense (£9.99 shipping and handling to be paid by you prior to return). We record the serial number of each GTM 36 cable before despatch. Please do not return any goods until we have issued a returns number.

Question: I have a Garmin Nuvi 2517 and had been using smartphone link for my traffic, I recently changed phones to a Windows 10 which does not support smartphone therefore I purchased a GTM 36 traffic cable online but this has come from Australia, will I be able to receive traffic information with this device as I had a subscription for traffic when I bought the device from Argos.

Answer: As we didn't sell you the cable we can't give you a definitive answer. However, what I can say is that Garmin supply GTM 36 traffic cables for different world regions, e.g. a GTM 36 supplied by Garmin UK will only provide traffic information in Europe.

It is highly probable therefore that the cable from Australia, will not include traffic subscription for the UK/Europe. We know of cases on eBay where customers have been caught out buying GTM 36 for different world regions.

The GTM 36 that we sell will definitely provide UK/Europe traffic services.

Do you have a question about the Garmin GTM 36? Submit your question via our contact page.

Why buy from us?

We are official Authorised Internet Retailers for Garmin. We sell genuine Garmin products, accessories and maps. We purchase from assigned Garmin UK distributors. We do not buy on the grey market and we do not sell counterfeit products. You can rest assured that by purchasing from ActiveGPS you will receive the full support of Garmin.

Page updated: 19th December 2024