How do I wire my GPS using accessory switch on dash
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Tampa Bay, Florida
If you use the USB adapter in the cigarette lighter, how waterproof is it or do you unplug it when it rains? I have one and was gonna use it with a USB charging cord.
I have a Nuvi 360NA on a Ram mount and use a plastic baggie over it when it rains.
I have a Nuvi 360NA on a Ram mount and use a plastic baggie over it when it rains.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Central IN
On mine I've covered the GPS with a plastic baggie also. I still use the USB adapter in the rain but not in a downpour. I haven't seen water in/on the cig lighter area in the fairing during rain, but YMMV.
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From: Commerce, Mich.
Got a Garmin and Ram mount for Xmas for my 07 Electra Glide Classic. I was intending on using the cigarette lighter to power the unit but when I turn full lock left the wire from the plug hits the gas tank and blows the fuse. Not so sure of myself when it comes to electrical issues on my bike, thats why I'm looking for help. Any advice or how to do comments would greatly be appreciated. I have 1 accessory switch on my dash that isnt being used. No Idea how to hook up GPS using it. I do all my own mechanical work on the bike including mileage service, just stumped when it comes to electrical. Willing to do it with some help, I just would rather not take it to the dealer...
Don't know where you are located...but if you are close to souteast Michigan...bring the bike over...we will have it all wired and ready to go in about 20 min, and it won't cost you a dime.
Best bet is the headlight wires...its powered when the ignition is on, so you can't leave it on when you walk away from the bike. Did mine the day I got her, 4 years ago, no issues.. Had the GPS on the previous bike also...
Save your accessory switch for something that you need it for...you don't need a switch for the GPS.
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Missouri
Check out this thread, I went through the same thing...
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...with-pics.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...with-pics.html
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Bethel Park, PA
I used one of these and ran the wire through the fairing with the clutch cable after hooking up to the wires by the headlight
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GARMIN-nuvi-...item2c60b75437
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THIS^^^
did the same thing about a month ago.. lifted the tank some to run the power cord under the tank...got mine through the faring.. and the GPS mounted on the fairing between the two windshield bags......
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From: Arizona
At the top left of this forum, go to 'User CP' > Edit your details > fill in your location. You've had 1 offer from Michigan to help. If we knew where you are, you would probably get more offers. This site is pretty good like that.
Stage IV
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help re wiring
Also worth asking why you want to use the aux switch at all? There are a number of points inside the fairing where you can pick up the ignition live and tap in to - easier than bringing the aux wires in to the fairing and really you don't need a switch if you take it off the ign live
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HD provided two wires off the headlight wiring, near the headlight plug, the purpose of these is for accessories such as a GPS. In fact, my instructions for my Zumo 660 GPS mount from HD stated to use the wires off the headlight for power…. removing your outer fairing is a 5 minute job - buy a service manual.
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