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DIN Plug cord
- Thread starter jlhbmw14
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Socket cannot handle the amps
All heated gear installations that I am aware of get power from the battery directly, with some sort of relay and heat controller in the circuit. I have heard that the socket cannot reliably carry enough amps for heated gear; then canbus breaker trips. I have heard the socket is limited to 5 amps.
BTW, my heated gear draws 6 amps when fully "on."
Heated gear is wonderful. Good luck on your installation.
All heated gear installations that I am aware of get power from the battery directly, with some sort of relay and heat controller in the circuit. I have heard that the socket cannot reliably carry enough amps for heated gear; then canbus breaker trips. I have heard the socket is limited to 5 amps.
BTW, my heated gear draws 6 amps when fully "on."
Heated gear is wonderful. Good luck on your installation.
Thanks for the info.
I plan on just using the socket on side versus a separate pigtail. Re-routing wires underneath socket from battery directly to my HexEz.
RadioFlyer
Right2Repair
Indeed the ZFE (not the CAN-bus) limits the accessory socket to 5 amps on several models.
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riderr1150gsadv
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It is more efficient to directly hook heated gear to the battery. The dash plug will only do 5 amps and that isn't enough for a decent jacket and pants....
The very best thing to do is install a switched relay such as a Denali power hub or PDM60 or equivalent.. YMMV
The very best thing to do is install a switched relay such as a Denali power hub or PDM60 or equivalent.. YMMV
Yes. I plan on routing din outlet wires to my HezEz which can handle 10amps. I'm just trying to avoid an additional pigtail hanging from the bike.
I just interested in a coiled din to coax versus the standard straight connecting cord
Thanks and I have seen those. I'm interest in that style cord but coiled. Like old telephone cord
Wiring
Thanks for all the feedback related to the wiring and amps. I did not include in original post as not to confuse the issue. The din accessory outlet is going directly to my HexEz so amps are not going to be an issue. I just like the clean appearance with no extra pigtails hanging from the bike.
I'm looking for the din to coax cable that is for a heated liner but COILED. Thanks
Thanks for all the feedback related to the wiring and amps. I did not include in original post as not to confuse the issue. The din accessory outlet is going directly to my HexEz so amps are not going to be an issue. I just like the clean appearance with no extra pigtails hanging from the bike.
I'm looking for the din to coax cable that is for a heated liner but COILED. Thanks
I made my own by cutting the end off a Coax extension, and soldering on a Powerlet plug end.
https://www.cyclegear.com/gear/gerbing-90-degree-coil-extension-cord?sku_id=1036900
https://www.amazon.com/Powerlet-PPL-002-Straight-Plug/dp/B00LB4A9M8
36654
New member
Add a DIN to Coax adaptor to this coax cable. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BYQCZUC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
IMHO, avoiding the DIN connector with either a 12V coax or SAE connector will be cheaper
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Great. As an FYI, I tried to plug my heated jacket into the power outlet on the left-side of the pillion seat on my R1200RT. I thought that coiled extension would be perfect. But it turned out to be a PITA. I would usually forget to unplug it while getting off the motorcycle, and end up with it wrapped between my legs. Or, it was hard to grab after mounting up, and get plugged into my jacket.
I switched to a Coax extension wired directly to the battery, and sticking out between the front of my seat and the gas tank. During the summer when I don't use the heated gear, I fold it up and stow it down in front of the seat mount.
Cap
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Debbie's Servant
I was going to have my dealer connect the BMW outlet direct to the battery like I had done on my K1300S but I saw BMW moved the outlet to the right side of the bike.
I did not like the idea of laying the cord across my lap to reach the outlet on the right.
Most heated jacket have the cord on the left side of the jacket.
I did not like the idea of laying the cord across my lap to reach the outlet on the right.
Most heated jacket have the cord on the left side of the jacket.
