Zumo power unit future problem ?

[Steptoe]

Use some electrical grease on the power contact pins on the mount where the zumo attaches.

They corrode due to being "live" and living in a damp climate. They're far to delicate and "ping" off very easily.

Seen two with the problem now

 

[ECM]

Yep that's good advise. Like all electrical contacts that are out in the open, a fingertip of WD40 or the like keeps the contacts clean.

 

[Deleted account W]

WD40 dries out too quickly, petroleum jelly (Vasoline) is a good protective grease for electrical contacts.

 

[Sir James]

WD40 dries out too quickly, petroleum jelly (Vasoline) is a good protective grease for electrical contacts.

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[Paul S]

It is also best to make sure that the mount is not wired direct to the battery and so "live" all the time. On the 1200's use the GPS connector at the head stock

 

[Slowdown]

Sage advice! And hindsight's a wonderful thing

 

[Flashman]

Should've bought a Tom Tom !

 

[Slowdown]

Should've bought a Tom Tom !

And watch the whole mount fall off, not just the power pins ???