Removing an old Garmin Zumo from a 2012 GSA

[Gsnelly]

Hi all, I bought a used 2012 gsa recently that came with an old style garmin Zumo sat nav. I would like to remove it………but how much of a task might this be?
is it a simple case of just unplug it somewhere and then try and weather proof whatever plug end is left…..or is it a bodywork/tank removal kind of thing with wires potentially going all the way through to the battery?
I don’t want to start this blind as I need the bike for work, I could do without a pile of parts and a non running bike
any advice from someone who has done this would be really appreciated,
cheers

 

[Smiffypr]

My 2005 had one and it had been connected direct to the battery, in which case you can disconnect the terminals then wiggle the wire out, unless it has been cable tied in place, then you would have to take the tank cover off. I have heard that there is a canbus controlled power socket up front, so it might be as simple as unplugging from there. If you don't want the old zumo and mount, chuck it my way and I'll put it on another bike.

 

[TLSgazza]

Just try and trace the wires back to see where they are connected. If to the canbus socket specifically for a sat nav unplug it and remove. If to the battery. Disconnect and remove. It's really very simple. Have a go, then report back if you're unsure.

 

[Mistacat]

As a clue if connected to the battery it will stay on when the ignition is switched off.
If connected to the can bus satnav socket lurking behind the oil cooler radiator it will stay live for around 30 to 90 seconds after the ignition is switched off.

 

[Gsnelly]

Thank you all so far…….great shout from mistacat…….I think the unit switches itself off when the ignition is off, so maybe it’s plugged in where he has suggested.
gonna have a look tomorrow now and let you know, thanks.

 

[knutk]

Thank you all so far…….great shout from mistacat…….I think the unit switches itself off when the ignition is off, so maybe it’s plugged in where he has suggested.
gonna have a look tomorrow now and let you know, thanks.

If it turn out that the power for the GPS is taken from the OEM Gps outlet socket, keep in mind the following:
The outlet is fused by an automatic fuse that is set for a GPS of it's time. Fitting a newer GPS with a larger screen with better daylight visible screen means that this new GPS probably will draw a higher current than the one you are disconnecting.

If the new GPS will not turn on properly, or stay on for a short periode and then shut down, this means that the new GPS needs a higher current than the outlet will allow.

If such is the case, use the power from the outlet to drive a relay that gets it's main current directly from the battery and use the output from the relay to power the new GPS.

The down-side to such a connection is that if you have a battery charger meant for charging through the AUX power outlet, the charger may no longer be able to charge through the AUX-port, and insted the charging has to be through a cable connected directly to the battery.

I'm not saying that the above will happen for sure. But if it does happen, you understand what happens and are ble to take appropriate action...