9 volt connector for satnav?

If you want a waterproof 12v socket, get one from towzatronics, pretty much everyone I know has used their sockets, I've had 3 of them on different bikes.

[chris8886]

Originally Posted by Specialone

Chris, the reason I asked about the model etc because you were asking about 9v, tomtom for instance runs at 5v, I didn't realise you meant a standard 12v plug.

ah ok, sorry phil, I didn't realise this about other brands using different voltages etc. I just thought they were all the same no matter what, if you've got the connector thing that goes into what always would have been the cigarette lighter thing in a car. then I just thought it would be a general thing and used on all models.


so in that case is my garmin going to require a 12v one?

[PyroUK]

Would have thought the charger cable for the unit and the bits inside would sort itself out.

All cars are 12v output in the lighter socket so if any brand runs on anything different it would need to be sorted internally.

[chris8886]

Originally Posted by PyroUK

Would have thought the charger cable for the unit and the bits inside would sort itself out.

All cars are 12v output in the lighter socket so if any brand runs on anything different it would need to be sorted internally.

it says on the charger itself "INPUT:10-30V"


does this mean it'll be needing the standard 12v then?

[PyroUK]

Yeah that's fine then mate. All you need is the right socket to plug it in to.

I assume it is a normal cig lighter plug?

[chris8886]

yep it's a normal cig lighter plug as far as I can tell.

[Littlepeahead]

I've got one on the SV. When you come out have a look at how it's wired in. If I managed it a Muppet like you will be able to do it.

[PyroUK]

Here you go mate:
This is the main socket, it's got a rubber weather cap and the wires going in are sealed. It also has a mount built in with 2 holes for fitting:


It's got spade connectors on a short pair of wires:


And 2 individual lengths of wire for the positive and negative feed.

The positive has an in line fuse near the battery end which has a circular connector:


Unfortunately a well meaning but slightly ham fisted house mate managed to pull the circular connector off the negative wire when cleaning up:

Yep, the official 12v plug chargers that come with the satnavs have step down transformers built in to the plug, never cut one off and try to hard wire in without checking the voltage the satnav receives.

Originally Posted by shiftin_gear98

I have one of these fitted, been on 2 years now no issues.


http://www.amazon.co.uk/Angled-Direc...C+XL+%26+START


You can even get different ends for different devices. I wired it in so it's only live when key is on, plus I also like that I can switch it off when not used for awhile.


Have cable routed so it comes out the hole at the front of my frame with the rest of the loom - pointy - so when not plugged in I can just poke it inside the frame, nice and tidy.

I have the same plug from ultimate add-ons - however it is live all the time. How did you manage to plug it so it is only live with the ignition on?