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Is there an extra switched power plug at the front of 1200GSW for GPS connection?

I have a 2014 BMW 1200 GSW with a Nav V . My Nav V is getting slow to run and has begun to shut off occasionally while riding a route.
I have to stop my ride, remove the Nav from its cradle and reboot it to get it running again.
I see that the Garmin Zumo XT is on sale right now and I am considering buying one.

I want to keep the Nav V and cradle to view vehicle functions, and to mount the Zumo XT on the center of my handlebars for navigation purposes.
I know the Nav V power cord splits into two connections on the right side of the bike near the right fork.

Is there another SWITCHED power plug near the two Nav V plugs on the front right side of the GS near the right fork that I could use to power the Zumo XT?
 
The Nav V has a 5 year warranty and you're probably past that but I would still call Garmin to see if they would replace it.
Never hurts to ask.
Instead of buying a Zumo XT, maybe buy a used Nav V for around $300.
 
The Nav V has a 5 year warranty and you're probably past that but I would still call Garmin to see if they would replace it.
Never hurts to ask.
Instead of buying a Zumo XT, maybe buy a used Nav V for around $300.


Firmware is always updated and has a new battery. My Nav V is out of warranty.

Because I live in Canada, Garmin charges (free in US...WTF!!!)...for replacement batteries and because warranty is over, I'm not prepared to pay to get a replacement Nav V (if still available).

Zumo XT is on sale for $399 right now.

I'd rather pay a little more to get a better GPS (Zumo XT) with more and better features.
 
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