Topic is dead :( :(   Here's what I have tried:
1: Removed the heat sink and glued it back on with heavily reinforced=20
with ground glass to give it a high density which I would think=20
increases heat transfer. The old glue didn't look that good of contact:=20
No power
2: Had a 3.3 volt auto power plug with 5' cable, connected it to the old=20
GPS cable, using 2 layers of heat shrink overall with RTV inside=20
everywhere. Had been reluctant to go this way due to harsh physical=20
environment. The one vehicle has 3 outlets under front of passenger's=20
seat. Aren't these little vehicles wonderful when trying to find a spot=20
to mount something extra. :( No power. Took connection apart. While=20
working on things, the old cable shorted internally making it scrap, and=20
without that the GPS is usable only with (2) "AA" batteries. The unit=20
end of the cable has a very special locking connector with pogo sticks.=20
I don't see any way to open that up and slice a new cable. A couple of=20
months ago, I did an exhaustive search for the auto adapter, some=20
appeared in stock but when talking to the supplier, they haven't seen=20
one for a couple of years. Not good when driving.

The Old Lowrance Expedition C has color, earth and water contours, even=20
the smallest streams, and roads with names, and find an address anywhere=20
in the USA. It fits in a shirt pocket we have used it for driving and=20
hiking. We did have the aviation version when we flew with the full FAA=20
navigation database. Going to miss it. Need to find a replacement=20
(without the aviation features)

Thanks everyone for your input. :)

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