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[Cogs]

Where's the best/easiest place to access switched power on the 1100?

[Cornish Bob]

Originally Posted by Cogs

Where's the best/easiest place to access switched power on the 1100?

On the 1150, 8 and 9 in the fuse box aren't used so maybe you could have a look on your 1100 Cogs and see if it's the same, if so you could check for a live when ignition is switched on. Another option would be to break into the ignition loom off the back of your ignition switch and pick up a live there which would save running a wire from your fuse box if you wanted it near your bars but you would have to fuse it.
Someone maybe along with better info so I should wait and see.

[Cogs]

Thanks Bob, I'm finally thinking of mounting the Z660 I've had since P'town (well, the second one actually, but that's another story -Good 'ol Garmin ) so it's fused and distance from the bars isn't an issue, 'cept where am I going to stash the rest of the cables??

My 2610 is wired straight to the battery and has the resultant contact corrosion. With the Zumo having on-board power, I was hoping to avoid that.

[cookie]

easiest way is to wire across the battery, and take the fuse out when the gps is not being used. i found access to the 1150 fuse box a total PITA and to be avoided.

ps. not 100% on this, but AFAICT the zumo mount is itself powered, in that it steps the voltage down to 5v for the gps unit.

[Cogs]

Yes Cookie, it is indeed the mount that is powered rather than a separate lead diect to GPS.

Anyone with experience of the 1100?

[cookie]

what i meant was that the mount contains active electronics. it's not just a simple connector within a holder for the gps.

[Cogs]

Having chatted with my local Zumo and GS guru, Boxerman, I've decided to go straight to the battery and utilise a bit of silicone grease. As soon as I source a new battery .