Accessory connection to power source under fairing
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From: Brentwood, TN
Accessory connection to power source under fairing
I want to hardwire my Zumo to a power source under the fairing. I have used the search function and it seems I have a few options. 1-connect to back of cigarette adapter, 2-accessory switch, 3-extra headlight lead.
If I use the headlight lead do I just use taps or do I need to get some type of special connector?
If anyone has pictures that would be great. I would like to get what I need before taking things apart and I am a very visual person.
Thanks!
If I use the headlight lead do I just use taps or do I need to get some type of special connector?
If anyone has pictures that would be great. I would like to get what I need before taking things apart and I am a very visual person.
Thanks!
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From: Tulsa, OK
I don't have any pictures, but i used the headlight leads and just plugged them into a $6 cigarette type adapter, then I plugged in the garmin power lead to that. My Nuvi is 5.5 volts so I needed the transformer, with the Zumo I think its 12 volts, so you could just hard wire it in if you wanted with butt splices.
I insulated the adapter with piece of shrink tube, then just used a tie wrap to secure it so it wouldn't rattle around
I insulated the adapter with piece of shrink tube, then just used a tie wrap to secure it so it wouldn't rattle around
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Tennessee
inside the fairing there should be 2 wires running next to the headlight wires. One has a red cap on it - it has 12volt when the ignition is on (don't know about Access position)and takes a blade connector....I was told it was for the HD navigation system. I have not looked at my 2009 yet.
Or you can tap into the wires going to the lighter....
Hope this helps.
Or you can tap into the wires going to the lighter....
Hope this helps.
i just tapped into the red wire on the lighter and then heat shrinked it on. my thought its best place since lighter no used while riding and i dont smoke...then GND lead just to GND on chassis to where radio bolts to.
ill include a photo also.
ill include a photo also.
Last edited by papifun; Oct 28, 2008 at 11:39 AM.
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