Autocom 12V supply.

[Theonionman]

Hi Y'all,

Have a 2005 1200GS and am about to wire my Kit 300 Autocom system up. I use the bike most days but there are odd occasions when it's in the garage for up to three weeks at a time (on charge with BMW charger). So the question is, where is the best place to take the switched live supply from to feed the Autocom? I've read various threads (come in GS Rich) but I need a little more detail if poss. Options ...............

1/ If I take it from the accessory socket, will the Autocom be powered up for the three weeks the bike's on charge (via the accessory socket) in the garage (BMW charger)?

2/ Brake light feed ?- not good ABS and all that!

3/ Tail light feed ? - what will be the impact on CAN BUS tail light failure warning ?

4/ Diagnostics socket has a switched live feed (live when ignition's on), could this be used ? - I could disconnect the feed from the socket to the Autocom before my BMW service visits??

Jeez, isn't life complicated, or is it just me !!! Any advice would be gratefully received. Cheers chaps/chapesses.

 

[Boxadog]

I spliced into the headlamp sidelight bulb on my 05 GS and now on my 08 GS works just fine and no can bus issues.

Bob

 

[Theonionman]

Thanks

Thanks Boxadog, sounds like a good plan. I'll leave my connection to the diagnostics plug for now and see how things go during the next service. If there is an issue, I'll do as you have done (connect into the front sidelight circuit). I've only just replaced all the side panels and the fuel tank after fitting various cables to the Autocom and I'm in Bank Holiday Monday mode now (can't be bothered !!).

Thanks again.


P.S. Just back from a quick tour of the locallity (including motorways, A's & B's), and the Autocom/Zumo combo is brill !!

 

[tefflon]

re 12v supply

I have a autocom and use the plug at the side of the head stock that u can us for a 12v supply to a satnavs I just picked up the plug from the dealer about £8 50p and cuts off about 30secs after the key is turned off works very well

good luck

Steve / tefflon