keise power connection to the aux socket

[dxtans]

I have a Keis X10 heated waistcoat. It is connected to a cigarette socket that comes
off my battery. All works OK, nice bit of kit.
But was wondering why does it not work when I connect it directly to the aux socket on the (GS) bike.
Does it require a 'special bmw' , type cigarette socket. It only draws 2 amps, so I
would have thought that would have been OK.

 

[Deleted account 251212001]

Strange, keis waistcoat heats up fine on my 1150, plugged in the aux socket on the left side.

 

[JoeBiff]

Are you using a temp controller on the jacket?
Does your bike have the CanBus electrics?

 

[Beemerman59]

Its probably drawing too much for the limited 7amp (or is it 5?) canbus controlled aux socket which is why its OK direct off the battery.

 

[dxtans]

it is a gsa -wc. I have tried it both with and without the temp controller. No luck on the aux socket

 

[richardbd]

I have the same problem. I reckon the problem is the Keis plug. When I add the red Keis adapter, plug the Keis lead into a cigarette/powerlet adapter and put the whole lot into the aux socket it works fine.

Remove the red adapter and plug Keis lead directly into aux socket, no luck...

 

[dxtans]

I probably need to get of of these from NN
http://www.nippynormans.com/products/f650stf650csf650gsf650-dakar/item/nippy-normans-converter-car-plug-to-bmw-din-socket-bas-ba14

 

[richardbd]

I probably need to get of of these from NN
http://www.nippynormans.com/products/f650stf650csf650gsf650-dakar/item/nippy-normans-converter-car-plug-to-bmw-din-socket-bas-ba14

Cured the problem for me - no idea why though!

 

[Kev B]

I have a Keis X10 heated waistcoat. It is connected to a cigarette socket that comes
off my battery. All works OK, nice bit of kit.
But was wondering why does it not work when I connect it directly to the aux socket on the (GS) bike.
Does it require a 'special bmw' , type cigarette socket. It only draws 2 amps, so I
would have thought that would have been OK.

Dave as you know I have a GSA LC and I power my Keis waistcoat via the aux socket.
I have a din plug with a optimate connection that attaches to the heat controller and it works a treat.
I will see you on the 7th Feb for lunch and if you haven't resolved the problem two heads are better than one !!!

 

[dxtans]

Kevin,
I've ordered the convertor from NN, should do the job. Did you get my PM sent last week ? Like to get it to work from the AUX socket, so I can get Pauline one, then
that will be plugged into the cigarette socket from the battery.


dxtans

 

[dxtans]

Got the plug convertor to-day, all works good.

 

[Kev B]

Got the plug convertor to-day, all works good.

Pleased you've got it sorted. See you on the 7th feb