TomTom Power?

[Speedy1959]

Hi all...

I had my TomTom Ryder wired in and fitted to an extension screen bar...so far so good.
The BMW dealership I took it to wired it to the front socket that sits just behind the oil cooler radiator.
The problem is that the socket they wired it to doesnt seem to be applying any power to the TomTom.
On my previous Honda CB1300 they wired it into the sidelight bulb as the TomTom doesnt draw much power at all..

Is there any reason why I cant do this to my 2009 R1200GS ?


Thanks in advance.

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

Never tried it but using the sidelight will probably trip the circuit. Best idea is find out why where it is wired to isn't working. They have probably wired it wrongly since there are 3 wires to choose from. That socket is there to power gps so should work.

 

[mario.costasa]

Agreed. They have possibly mixed the speedo pulse with the +12v feed The pulse only provides power intermittently and is the obvious one to use.

 

[Speedy1959]

Thank you both for your advice.
I shall check the wiring and connections.
Thanks again

 

[Popell]

Agreed. They have possibly mixed the speedo pulse with the +12v feed The pulse only provides power intermittently and the other one is the proper one to use.

Fixed it for you

 

[Rusty Bolts]

If the above doesn't work then make sure that the cradle/docking thingy is working. They are notorious for going wrong

 

[Speedy1959]

If the above doesn't work then make sure that the cradle/docking thingy is working. They are notorious for going wrong

Thanks again for all your advice..
I think i found the problem.. The TomTom power lead seems to have a faulty connection in the plug that goes into the cradle. If I move / wiggle it then the TomTom charging light comes on.
I have ordered another cable.. But for now I have cable tied it in a position that works.
Thanks again everyone.

 

[Kiwi_Mike]

Thanks again for all your advice..
I think i found the problem.. The TomTom power lead seems to have a faulty connection in the plug that goes into the cradle. If I move / wiggle it then the TomTom charging light comes on.
I have ordered another cable.. But for now I have cable tied it in a position that works.
Thanks again everyone.

I have a similar problem, where did you order the replacement cable from? Do you have a link? Thanks

 

[Bendy toy]

You are unlikely to find a generic lead so it's BMW dealer, Motorworks or maybe Nippy Norman's.

 

[Deleted account 190920001]

You are unlikely to find a generic lead so it's BMW dealer, Motorworks or maybe Nippy Norman's.

For a Tom Tom cradle?

 

[Speedy1959]

I have a similar problem, where did you order the replacement cable from? Do you have a link? Thanks

Here you go Mike...

http://www.youwantgps.com/tomtom-rider-additional-battery-cable/