Garmin GPS Hardwire Accessories

Garmin GPS hardwire details

Please see items below

GC12V

GC12V26

G10495-2

GCDG

GCFuse

GCCAP

030-0021

065-0337

065-0116

For GPSs used on motorcycles, the most common problem is vibration induced shutdown. All of this discussion below pertains to use of a GPS in a vibrating environment. It is most important on 2-strokes, singles, and some twins, less on 3, 4, 6 cyl motorcycles, unless the motorcycle is often used at very high RPMs. For more info, see battery tips.

Garmin GPSs have a computer chip running inside (some have an Intel 386 and others have an ARM) which can get confused and shutdown or freeze if the power supply is not smooth. If your motorcycle does not have a LARGE battery, see battery tips. If you have hardwired your GPS to the motorcycles 12VDC supply and you are still getting shutdown, do these three things:

1) Eliminate any possible source of disconnection under vibration. No spring-type fuses allowed, use blade-type. Note that inside the Garmin power cord, there is a spring-type fuse holder, this is a problem. We recommend that you tap directly into the motorcycle's 12vDC supply if possible.
2) If you have installed a cigarette lighter socket on the bike, that connection itself is a likely source of disconnection. Use tape to immobilize it, and use dielectric grease on the contacts.
3) Use dielectric grease on every connection, especially if you elect to retain the spring-type fuse holder inside the Garmin cigarette lighter adapter. Take the fuse out and put dielectric grease on every little part in the power path. Do it now, before the sparking contaminates all of the connection points. Once you've contaminated the metal coatings on the terminals (or sanded it off), the contamination gets worse. Use Dielectric grease from the beginning.

If you are using an eTrex, eMap, GPS12 or Rino, then you MUST retain the voltage reducer on the Garmin cig-lighter cord, and you must put Dielectric grease on all the connections in the power path. The circuitboard on the G10203 adapter must be hardened for motorcycle use especially for singles and twins. Also see GCE3VC and 065-0116 for eMap/eTrex/Geko.

If you intend to run the GPS on its internal batteries, please see battery tips.

12v MOTORCYCLE POWER supply kit

for 12XL, 12MAP, III, III+,V, 76, 176, StreetPilot, StreetPilot III

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GC12V kit shown
2-wire 12v powercord. Wire colors are red (+12v) and black (ground).

NOTE: If you have a GPS12, 38, 40 these models require 5-8v input.

If you have an eMap, eTrex, Geko, or Rino, these models require 3v input. See below there is a power supply option for eTrex .

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Included:

1) 2-wire 12v powercord by Garmin
2) GCCAP modified for zip-tie installation
3) GCFUSE blade-type fuse holder w/2 fuses
4) GCDG dielectric grease

GPS cable end (NOTE +12v terminal can be exposed)

part# gC12V
approx 5ft long
fits GPS 45, 12XL, 12MAP, III, III+,V, 76, 176, StreetPilot, StreetPilot III
allows continuous use of backlight, which is necessary for use at night.
for dirt bike use, see more info (GPS related)

GCCAP installed on a throttle cable

12v supply kit $30
gC12V = powercord+GCCAP+GCFUSE+GCDG

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12v MOTORCYCLE POWER ONLY kit

for SP 2610 and 2650

12v
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GC12v26 kit shown
2-wire power cord. Wire colors are red (+12v) and black (ground).

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Included:

1) 2-wire 12v powercord for 2610
2) qty 2 "2A" fuses (incl. 1 extra fuse)
3) GCFUSE blade-type fuse holder
4) GCDG dielectric grease

GPS 2610 cable end

NOTE: +12v terminal is exposed. Prevent it from grounding or it will burn your fuse.

part# GC12v26
approx 5ft long
fits StreetPilot 2610 and StreetPilot 2650
allows continuous use of backlight, which is necessary for use at night.
for dirt bike use, see more info (GPS related)

12v supply kit, 2610 $30
GC12v26 = powercord +GCCAP+GCFUSE+GCDG

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Power + Audio cable for StreetPilot 2610 / 2650

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In-line fuse holder for hardwiring GPS power supply cord. Blade-type fuses are recommended for reliable power delivery under vibration. On a motorcycle, don't use a fuse holder that has springs inside which can interrupt power under vibration.

part# G10495-2
80+ inches long
has 2.5mm audio plug (fits 065-0337)
Includes Glass fuse and holder
SP 2610 cable end - NOTE: +12v terminal is exposed. Prevent it from grounding or it will burn your fuse.

Power-Audio cable $29
g10495-2

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Blade-type fuse holder

Includes two "standard size" 2A fuses

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part# gcfuse
includes rubber cap
no springs - not susceptible to vibration problems
Includes two 2A fuses, safe for all Garmin GPS

Blade-type fuse holder $8
gcfuse

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Dielectric Grease

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Use it on all electrical connections, contacts, springs, fuses and batteries to prevent sparking and oxidation under vibration. Non-conducting.

part# GCDG
non-conducting
prevents corrosion
prevents sparking and the resultant oxidation
travel size (1 oz)
little tube can be re-sealed with a flame

Dielectric Grease $3.00
GCDG

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Power connector cap

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Fits Garmin power cord for GPS 45, 12XL, 12MAP, III, III+,V, 76, 176, StreetPilot, StreetPilot III.

part# GCCAP
black vinyl
has a vent hole at end
attaches to a cable, for cleaner appearance
prevents grounding of the 12v lead (inspect your cord, on some cord ends it is exposed!)
prevents dust attraction when using dielectric grease on powercord end.
see photo 1 and photo2 installed

POWERCORD cap $2.00
GCCAP w/ziptie

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Power Converter, 15vDC output

Size of the box is 2" X 3" X .75" thick. Shown with the cover off.

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Necessary for dirtbikes, ATVs (those without electric start).

Power converter for GPS. Allows AC headlight wires (12vAC) of a dirtbike to run a 12vDC GPS. For more information see 030-0021 info and more assembly tips and schematic. See a picture of the GPS running on this converter.

part# 030-0021 (by TOURATECH)
Convert 5-24vAC to 15vDC
Convert 4-40vDC to 15vDC
for dirt bike use, see more info (GPS related) . If yours has electric start, then this item is not necessary UNLESS you run the battery down, then the crude charging system on these machines can damage the GPS. If you have a small battery it is essential that you keep this small battery charged and in good order.Supplying the GPS with the motorcycle battery not charged can result in varying input which can damage the GPS. 030-0021 will provide clean input at all times. Make sure your battery is in good running condition, see more info (GPS related).

Power Converter, 15v $62.30
030-0021

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Street Pilot III Helmet speakers

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part# 065-0337
special headphone plug fits StreetPilot III (and GPS295)
for SP2610 - audio cable G10495-2 is required

SPIII Helmet speakers $48.30
065-0337

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cigarette lighter and BMW adapter

(eTrex, Geko)

(can be used on eMap but difficult to attach at eMap port)

12v
adapter

With RED collar installed, the plug fits standard cigarette lighter socket. With RED collar removed, the plug fits "BMW" type sockets.

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part# 065-0116
approx 5 ft long
fits eTrex, Geko (difficult to slide into receptacle on eMap)
allows continuous use of backlight, which is necessary for use at night.
the GPS automatically switches over to the internal AA batteries if the cable is unplugged.
This 12v adapter has a converter in the wire that reduces the voltage from 12v to 2.5v.
Note- To use this cord, you may need batteries inside the GPS. Often, old batteries which do not have enough power to run the GPS continuously still have enough power to start the GPS. After startup it automatically switches over to draw from the 12v cord. Don't worry, it works fine. Just remember to keep batteries inside the GPS.

All Garmins have a tiny internal hardwired battery which holds memory during battery changes or power interruptions. It will hold the memory for several months even with the AA batteries removed.

12v adapter $92.50
065-0116

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Garmin GPS hardwire details

12v MOTORCYCLE POWER supply kit

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12v MOTORCYCLE POWER ONLY kit

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Power + Audio cable for StreetPilot 2610 / 2650

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Blade-type fuse holder

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Dielectric Grease

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Power connector cap

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Power Converter, 15vDC output

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Street Pilot III Helmet speakers

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cigarette lighter and BMW adapter

(eTrex, Geko)

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To order, call 1-800-491-2926