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GPS City Q&A » Cables » Can this be connected straight to the battery?

Cables (7 replies)

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Can this be connected straight to the battery?

› Garmin FMI 45 Cable with Data and Traffic

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Leo
Whitby, Ont. Canada

Original question asked on May 31, 2012, 3:32pm

You mention that there are 2 black and 2 red wires but there is only 1 black and 1 red. Can this cable attach straight to a motorcycle cable? or it should to another connection that has a fuse? In addition do you know what type of leads I should attach at the end of the cable? Your help is greatly appreciated.
Leo

Jordan
GPS City

Reply #1 on May 31, 2012, 4:30pm

I'm not sure where you are seeing that we mention there are 2 black and 2 red wires? Looking at our overview page we do not display any information regarding the wires. The photo does show 1 black and 1 red wire. Yes, you can use this to hardwire your unit and retain traffic information.

We do not have any recommendation for power leads, I apologize. If you are in doubt of how to install it, I'd recommend you visit a local car/motocycle audio shop to get it installed.

Leo
Whitby

Reply #2 on May 31, 2012, 4:43pm

that was the answer by Tom to another guy who was trying to do the same but he corrected it.
I will still like to know as I can not find any info on the Garmin web site if this cable can attach straight to the battery or it needs a switched fused connection. Any help will be greately appreciated and thanks for your promp response on the earlier question.
Leo

Jordan
GPS City

Reply #3 on May 31, 2012, 4:58pm

Thanks for the info! You can hook this straight to your battery - no problem. The box in the cable includes the fuse and circuits necessary so you don't damage your GPS.

Leo
Whitby

Reply #4 on Jun 1, 2012, 8:31am

Thanks Jordan

Leo
Whitby

Reply #5 on Jun 3, 2012, 9:40am

how about the trafic receiver constantly drawing power even when the bike is off?

Jordan
GPS City

Reply #6 on Jun 4, 2012, 9:17am

Yes this will most likely draw a little power when not in use. to prevent that you can put a switch inline

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