Accessory socket problem

[Demongroover]

OK, it's daft questions night.

'04 1200GS, my accessory socket will only power my tyre compressor for a split second then it turns power off to the socket. Why is this? Because the battery is low? The bike starts everyday ok.

Has anyone else had this problem?

Has anyone bypassed the CanBus and wired the battery directly to the socket?
Or if I decide to do this, should I add another socket and leave the BMW one alone?

 

[John Armstrong]

Probably, the can-bus is sensing more than 5 amps and shuts the accessory socket down.

 

[Demongroover]

Probably, the can-bus is sensing more than 5 amps and shuts the accessory socket down.

So, how do I power my airbed pump from an accessory socket that doesn't put out any power? What a pile of shit that is!

What IS it good for powering then?

 

[Tommo]

Wire up a new socket straight from the battery but make sure you put a in line fuse.

 

[Gordon]

Wire up a new socket straight from the battery but make sure you put a in line fuse.

I wired up a marine quality (waterproof) 'cigar lighter' socket with in-line fuse (all bought from my local Maplin store) for about £5. Use this to power my GPS, tyre compressor and airbed pump.

Cheers

 

[Schtum]

OK, it's daft questions night.

'04 1200GS, my accessory socket will only power my tyre compressor for a split second then it turns power off to the socket. Why is this? Because the battery is low? The bike starts everyday ok.

Has anyone else had this problem?

Has anyone bypassed the CanBus and wired the battery directly to the socket?
Or if I decide to do this, should I add another socket and leave the BMW one alone?

It might well be a software issue, Simon. Has your bike had the latest updates? I and several others had the same problem with the accessory socket cutting off after only a short while. It's solved by the latest update.

 

[Demongroover]

Thanks Schtum, I'll ask next time I am in the dealers.




Where would one mount another socket on the 1200GS?

 

[cookie]

Where would one mount another socket on the 1200GS?

http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=93204

 

[davegs]

socket problems.

Trade up to an 1150 no problems here!.
dave (1150) GS.

 

[zerocool]

Trade up to an 1150 no problems here!.
dave (1150) GS.

Sound advice!

the ZC

 

[Demongroover]

Trade up to an 1150 no problems here!.
dave (1150) GS.

Been there, done that... Hmmm, still pondering on the wisdon of the trade to 1200GS...