1200gsa gps power?

[Septic]

Hi guys


Im trying to get the connector that fits into the 1200gsa loom
to power my gps there is a block for it just behind the top yoke
with a black plastic cap on it.

 

[Micky]

Trouble is Stevie, if you power the GPS up from this connection the GPS is only on with the ignition. Many's the time you'll maybe need to play with the GPS when the engine's not running.

I just took a separate lead to a Centech fuse box near the battery...

Cheers

 

[Mouse]

Trouble is Stevie, if you power the GPS up from this connection the GPS is only on with the ignition. Many's the time you'll maybe need to play with the GPS when the engine's not running.

But you can have the ignition on without starting the engine!

You can make a plug that fits the BMW GPS socket simply by tinning the ends of some suitable wire, or by using 1mm crimp terminals. Add a blob of silicone sealant to hold it all in place.

 

[Micky]

But you can have the ignition on without starting the engine!

I know that

Stop for a coffee, refuel, cafe for food etc. it's just more convenient, easier, simpler and quicker if you want to 'play' with the GPS...

It doesn't flatten the battery...

 

[ballistic]

I know that

Stop for a coffee, refuel, cafe for food etc. it's just more convenient, easier, simpler and quicker if you want to 'play' with the GPS...

It doesn't flatten the battery...

And, presumably, it avoids the (extremely annoying) 'switching off' problem that I've got on my latest software update

 

[Micky]

And, presumably, it avoids the (extremely annoying) 'switching off' problem that I've got on my latest software update

:helmet

 

[PanEuropean]

And, presumably, it avoids the (extremely annoying) 'switching off' problem that I've got on my latest software update...

Ballistic:

What kind of GPSR are you using? Most of the Garmin ones that have batteries inside allow you to set your own preference about what the GPSR does when external power is removed - either switch off automatically after 30 seconds, or stay on and drain the internal battery - your choice.

Let us know what kind of GPSR you have - that makes it easier for us to point you to the page in its owners manual that describes how to configure your preferences.

Michael

 

[ballistic]

Ballistic:

What kind of GPSR are you using? Most of the Garmin ones that have batteries inside allow you to set your own preference about what the GPSR does when external power is removed - either switch off automatically after 30 seconds, or stay on and drain the internal battery - your choice.

Let us know what kind of GPSR you have - that makes it easier for us to point you to the page in its owners manual that describes how to configure your preferences.

Michael

The annoying thing is that I don't want it to turn off the GPSR at all... it's a Streetpilot III, by the way, and I love it to bits, even if it is a bit slow by today's standards
I've tried switching it on before I switch on the bike (1200GS), switching it on after I've powerd up the bike and switching it on after I've ridden for a few minutes... the thing will go on to battery power (or switch off) after about 30 seconds. The only thing that (sometimes) works is to stop when I get the "Switching off in 30 seconds" message, switch off the bike and switch on again and immediately hit the start button without it going through it's pre-flight check routine. I don't know what ramifications this has, but I'm sure BMW wouldn't recommend it.
I telephoned my local dealer about this and they say that there's nothing they can do at present, as BMW are working on a fix.
If I'm riding on my own, I can keep stopping and bu££ering about to get it working, but when I'm with mates, it's rather annoying.

 

[ballistic]

The annoying thing is that I don't want it to turn off the GPSR at all... it's a Streetpilot III, by the way, and I love it to bits, even if it is a bit slow by today's standards
I've tried switching it on before I switch on the bike (1200GS), switching it on after I've powerd up the bike and switching it on after I've ridden for a few minutes... the thing will go on to battery power (or switch off) after about 30 seconds. The only thing that (sometimes) works is to stop when I get the "Switching off in 30 seconds" message, switch off the bike and switch on again and immediately hit the start button without it going through it's pre-flight check routine. I don't know what ramifications this has, but I'm sure BMW wouldn't recommend it.
I telephoned my local dealer about this and they say that there's nothing they can do at present, as BMW are working on a fix.
If I'm riding on my own, I can keep stopping and bu££ering about to get it working, but when I'm with mates, it's rather annoying.

An update…

I’ve just got back from a few days on Ireland’s West coast… Connemara… now that’s great GS country
I think my SPIII has been trying to tell me something, with all this switching on and off saga. We had half a day of rain and it developed a leak around the screen, which quickly misted up, flashed a few times and eventually went blank. That night, I took the batteries out to see if it would dry out and discovered that the metal spring connector between the two middle batteries had broken, but seemed to be connecting intermittently. When I connected the GPSR to the bike power lead, it powered on and off perfectly… without the batteries and the ‘intermittent’ fault… not the GS software after all!
All I need now is to get a new spring connector and have the screen replaced and, provided no other damage has been done, I should have a working unit again.
Is it worth it?
How much do Garmin charge?
Should I get a more up to date GPSR?
Having used this one for a number of years, I wouldn’t be without one now.

 

[HMR]

Is it worth it?
Should I get a more up to date GPSR?
Having used this one for a number of years, I wouldn’t be without one now

What you have is a valid map license but no GPS.

Why not buying a 276C or a 60Cx? Those are not so very expensive when bought without map. Your existing map will fit. The memory cards from the SP3 will fit the 276C.

 

[ballistic]

What you have is a valid map license but no GPS.

Why not buying a 276C or a 60Cx? Those are not so very expensive when bought without map. Your existing map will fit. The memory cards from the SP3 will fit the 276C.

Yes, that's annoying... I'd just upgraded to the v8 maps too
I've priced a 276C without maps, and the cheapest I can find is £490. I can get a 2720 with maps etc. for £550, so I think that's the one to go for.
All I've got to do now is decide on the type of mount to use on a 1200GS, and shortly, a 1200GSA. Am I right in thinking that I'll have difficulty mounting/using the remote if I mount the 2720 up above the clocks? If I mount it down by/on the handlebars, and the remote on the clutch reservoir cover, will it foul my BMW tankbag?
Decisions... decisions!
I have a 128MB and a 256MB memory card for the SP3, so should be able to recoup some money there.