TomTom -> Power Cable

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• Aug 19, 2009

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Hello all

This post is almost certainly going to repeat another, I have done a search but cannot get the exact answer I am looking for.

I have a TomTom Rider arriving tomorrow, and I want to connect the power cable to the bike (F800GS), I don't want to hard wire it, I just want to connect it to the 'cigarette' connector next to the key fob.


Now, here's where I need clarification, the TomTom power cable that comes in the box looks like it has two bare connections, can I simply go to my BMW dealer and pick up a plug to fit this socket and fit / solder it on to the TomTom lead?

Will I need an in-line fuse?


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• Aug 19, 2009

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wait till u get it an av a look 1st

 

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The problem I have is it's arriving tomorrow (Thursday), I need it for Saturday and I live a good hour from my nearest dealer (BMW, not drug )... just want to make sure I have everything I need before my 340+ mile ride

 

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• Aug 19, 2009

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ILMV said:

Now, here's where I need clarification, the TomTom power cable that comes in the box looks like it has two bare connections, can I simply go to my BMW dealer and pick up a plug to fit this socket and fit / solder it on to the TomTom lead?

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Yes but check they have one first. I got mine off eBay.

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Will I need an in-line fuse?

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No

 

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• Aug 19, 2009

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Many thanks

 

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• Aug 22, 2009

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bmw plug

Hi, what wires from the tt1 connect to the two wires in the bmw plug ? thanks

 

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• Aug 23, 2009

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I assumed that the red cable of the TomTom connector (assuming the R1 is that same as the R2) is positive, and I was informed by the BMW dealer that the pin of the plug is positive.

So, as you see in the image, red = positive = middle pin, black = negative = outer connection.

 

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• May 4, 2010

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TomTom Power Cable

Hi, just picked up on this thread from yester year. It seems to cover all I need to know - except for one thing.

Did it work?

Heard / read so many confusing reports, just hoping it really was as simple as this.

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• May 8, 2010

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Yeah works like a dream