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GPS City Q&A » Motorcycle GPS » Why does it turn on by itself?

Motorcycle GPS (4 replies)

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Why does it turn on by itself?

› Garmin Zumo 665

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john
north bay

Original question asked on Sep 18, 2011, 2:55pm

I have my zumo 665 attached to my motorcycle to come on as soon as it is put in the cradle. My question is: why if I turn off the unit using the on off button that it will turn on by it's self after about 20 minutes. I will turn it off while I am riding and it will turn back on by it's self again and again.
Your co-operation regarding this matter is greatly appreciated.
sincerely John Stack

GPS City
Calgary, AB

Reply #1 on Sep 19, 2011, 7:26am

The unit turns on with power. So it must sense a change in the voltage. The zumo may think it was just plugged in or the ignition was started. You could also have a loose cable.

john
north bay

Reply #2 on Sep 19, 2011, 10:05am

thanks for the reply gps city.When you put it that way it sounds logical. thanks again John W Stack

Marc
Barrie, On

Reply #3 on Feb 7, 2012, 5:41am

Hi. When you write "turns on with power", what do you mean.Can I turn off unit while riding and what is best direct hookup? Headlight, battery, taillight?

Tom
GPS City

Reply #4 on Feb 7, 2012, 7:40am

When the GPS "turns on with power", this happens when power is supplied by an external power source.
The GPS can be turned off by depressing the power button.
Most motorcycles will have an auxiliary power source within the headlight bucket.
Please refer to your specific motorcycle's manual or your motorcycle dealer for details.

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