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Resolder broken TMC antenna in TomTom car 12V adapter 4UUC23B incl. TMC Traffic Data Receiver

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    TomTom delivers a 12V car adapter with e.g. TomTom START 60, including TMC traffic data receiver. The 'receiver' is integrated in the flat cable leading to mini or micro USB plug (depending on the used navi system).
    Unfortunately, the cable material gets stiff at lower temperatures and can easily break close to the USB plug. 'no TMC receiver detected' is reported on the navi screen, no actual traffic data can be used for traffic warnings and alternative routes.
    Fortunately, only the antenna cable is in the adapter, NOT a complete receiver!
    So, open the USB plug, desolder carefully the cable, shorten the cable, resolder to the connector, close it with glue and you're done and can spend your saved ~50€ for something better.
    Remark: The new TomTom spare part is a bit different. The flat cable is not directly connected to the USB plug - I guess it is their answer to the problem :-)

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      I dismantled everything here to be sure, there is really only the antenna mounted and not the real TMC receiver. To open the adapter just unscrew the plastic tap and open the housing. If you only need to fix the cable connection at USB plug, you can skip demounting the adapter itself.

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      Frickle everything together and fix the housing parts of the plug with gel glue.

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