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Post pics when you're done. I'm getting ready to buy one for my RK to power my heated gear and other stuff.
I found a switched wire under the right side cover. Pics attached. Be sure to program the PDM 60 prior to attaching it to your battery. I didn't see that in the instructions prior to wiring, so I had to dig back in and remove it from the red terminal.
Also, if you have an error message when trying to apply the amp load to each circuit while programming, it could be the Comm settings in the PDM 60 Dashboard. On the dashboard you'll need to select whichever Comm port you're using (mine only had Comm 3), and if you're using the programming cable, you'll need to tell it that. Wish I had known those two things because I had a devil of a time figuring out what was wrong.
Mine will be here Friday and I'm planning to add dual Fiamm horns, heated gear port, and GPS and phone power. Where did you mount the unit itself?
I didn't mount it. Right above the trigger wire is a large open space in the right side area. I put the unit in there and them pulled as much excess wire down there as possible to free up the space under the seat. With the unit and all the wires in that space, it's not going anywhere. Plus if I need to pull it out for programming I can without trouble.
I didn't mount it. Right above the trigger wire is a large open space in the right side area. I put the unit in there and them pulled as much excess wire down there as possible to free up the space under the seat. With the unit and all the wires in that space, it's not going anywhere. Plus if I need to pull it out for programming I can without trouble.
Oh wow. That's perfect! I'm new to my ride and didn't realize there's a cavity in there. Thanks!
A wire tap is a poor way to connect an electrical component to your electrical harness.
Harley Davidson put connectors on the bike just for the purpose of adding electrical components.
There is a P&A (Parts and Accessory) connector under the right-side cover (No. 325 on the wiring diagram), all you have to do is put a matching connector half onto the electrical component you are installing, and plug it in.
Make sure the circuit has sufficient amperage to run those electrical components you are adding.
I’d like to echo what Dan said, use the connectors provided.
I had to look up PDM 60. In the instructions it says to connect the large red wire to the battery positive on the battery. The gray wire is connected to the ignition switched power source. In your picture, it looks like the large red is connected to a P/BE wire. Did I find the right instructions?
I’d like to echo what Dan said, use the connectors provided.
I had to look up PDM 60. In the instructions it says to connect the large red wire to the battery positive on the battery. The gray wire is connected to the ignition switched power source. In your picture, it looks like the large red is connected to a P/BE wire. Did I find the right instructions?
That's just a tap that the PDM uses to sense whether the ignition switch in on. You can tap off any wire that's hot only when the ignition is on to command the unit to energize the output circuits. I agree about Posi-taps and generally don't like anything that penetrates any OEM wire's insulation. They do work though and I've used them in locations that are shielded from direct water impingement. When I get mine later today, I'll sit and figure out a good spot to get my signal from. I am totally **** about wiring (no electrical tape insulation for me!).
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Looked up the wiring diagram and that blue and violet wire is for power and accessories. Also, the red wire tee'd into it is labeled "Primary" and appears to be heavy gage. If that's the main power input to the PDM, then that unit is not wired correctly. The Primary and black wires should be attached directly to the battery. Connecting it to the P&A circuit will limit total current draw for everything attached to the PDM to whatever the ECU limits that circuit to (could be 7.5 or 10 amps or whatever).
Id like to echo what Dan said, use the connectors provided.
I had to look up PDM 60. In the instructions it says to connect the large red wire to the battery positive on the battery. The gray wire is connected to the ignition switched power source. In your picture, it looks like the large red is connected to a P/BE wire. Did I find the right instructions?
Originally Posted by Pappy35
That's just a tap that the PDM uses to sense whether the ignition switch in on. You can tap off any wire that's hot only when the ignition is on to command the unit to energize the output circuits. I agree about Posi-taps and generally don't like anything that penetrates any OEM wire's insulation. They do work though and I've used them in locations that are shielded from direct water impingement. When I get mine later today, I'll sit and figure out a good spot to get my signal from. I am totally **** about wiring (no electrical tape insulation for me!).
Edit:
Looked up the wiring Also, the red wire tee'd into it is labeled "Primary" and appears to be heavy gage. If that's the main power input to the PDM,diagram and that blue and violet wire is for power and accessories. then that unit is not wired correctly. The Primary and black wires should be attached directly to the battery. Connecting it to the P&A circuit will limit total current draw for everything attached to the PDM to whatever the ECU limits that circuit to (could be 7.5 or 10 amps or whatever).
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