hey, I'm trying to use the Cig lighter on my Ultra as a power port for my GPS. Problem is the power turns off after a couple of minutes. Anyone know if there is timer or something somewhere that does that? Can I replace this lighter with a power port from powerlet? thanks .. Dave

Sorry for the spelling, not enough coffee yet.. (Classic)

 

If your lighter or your device is not blowing fuses the only reason I can think you are losing power is a loose fit between the plug and socket, a loose wire in your device harness or a loose connection or wire on the cigarette lighter side of your bike.

You can switch to a powerlet socket. I can't remember the part number but there is a socket which will directly replace your cigarette socket (I am planning the same swap). Just remember, your device will need a powerlet sized male end on its harness in order to plug it in. Powerlet sells a number of cables or just plugs for the do it yourselfer. You could also try an adapter to go between the cigarette PLUG and the powerlet socket but I wouldn't recommend it.

 

I use the cig outlet to power my gps ALL the time with no interuption of power. Sounds like you have a loose wire/short somewhere or your plug is not fitting properly and coming loose.

 

On my 09 ultra I replaced my cig lighter with the HD accessory 12V outlet. It is a direct replacement and it should take care of the power issue you are having. Cost is 20 retail.

 

You definitely have a problem either with your lighter socket or the GPS itself. I use the lighter socket for my GPS on a fairly regular basis and have never had a problem with intermittent power. If still in warranty have the dealer look at it. If not check for loose wires or connections inside the GPS plug and inside the fairing. Should be a simple fix once you locate the source of the problem.

 

The lighter is on the accesssory circuit, if the key is on or acc it is powered, no timer. Sounds like the problem is with your GPS, have you tried it in a different vehicle?

 

The Powerlet socket part number is PSO-001 and goes for around $18. If you order one, tell them it's for a Harley dresser and they will include a spacer (thin, black washer) since the diameter of the Powerlet socket is less than the cigarette lighter socket. They also sell a right angle plug (PPL-004) so there is no interference with the tank with the forks full left.

http://www.powerletproducts.com/prod...t-complete/425

 

That was the part number I was trying to find. Thanks Woodchuck

 

It's not the lighter you have some other issue may be try different cable for your GPS

 

If you have a permanent mount, why not hard wire it in? Easy place to pick up power is on the headlight wire, already a connector there that takes a spade connection.