Connecting 2610 to Autocom

[Baz]

Can anyone confirm the following.

I am looking at using my 2610 with my autocom active 7.

I will be using the Garmin lockable mount and hardwiring the cable to the bike.

The cables I think I need are 010-10495-02 Garmin power cable.
Autocom adaptor cable part 172.

Is this all I need or have I missed something?

Cheers Baz

 

[Greg Masters]

Baz

I think that you've got that spot-on.

However, if you want to have music as well, you need a splitter/interface lead for connecting two sources into a single Autocom input. This lead is a bit special and Autocom don't list it but DO supply it if required. Speak to Doug Sant at Autocom if you need it.

Greg

 

[Baz]

Thanks Greg,

I dont think I need the extra lead as i already have a music input.
THe autocom lead should plug into the 5 pin aux socket. The music should play & mute as the voice nav kicks in similar to normal speech.

I take it there will be a socket on the power lead that the autocom plugs into?

Baz

 

[Greg Masters]

I take it there will be a socket on the power lead that the autocom plugs into?

That's what the lead looks like - I think that that is what you were hoping for?

Greg

 

[Baz]

Thats the one

Cheers

 

[judge]

Two Autocom - Garmin connection options, via music input or via 5-pin din (grey plug).

However be advised if you ever plan to add bike2bike you'll need to go the music input route (and the double connector Greg mentioned previously).

 

[Fanum]

What's special about the Garmin splitter plug then???

Apart from the ludicrous price.....I did buy one but it appears to be esxactly the same as a 1.99 stereo splitter from Maplins!

 

[Greg Masters]

What's special about the Garmin splitter plug then???

The item that I have is like the Autocom Garmin cable in that it has a transformer in it - actually two, one on each arm of the 'Y'. By using this arrangement, no single item is hard connected to another. Works OK on my bike!



Greg