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Offline Soggz

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Extra plug sockets
« on: April 17, 2019, 02:21:27 AM »
Hi.
So I’ve done all the important stuff on my k75c.
New splines, z pipes, hoses and tyres,etc...
But I’m wondering...
What’s all the extra plug sockets for in the large relay box under the seat?
I’m guessing after market ancillaries, but what? Extra lights? Are they for heated grips, which I don’t have? Can they be converted to USB ports or something?
Also, what would you plug into the little plug socket on the coil cover?

Thanks in advance.
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Re: Extra plug sockets
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2019, 10:41:28 AM »
Anything else plug into it other than underpants?
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Re: Extra plug sockets
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2019, 03:07:37 PM »
A 12V blender can come in handy for roadside blender drinks, although the serious party people power their blenders with a weed eater motor.
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Re: Extra plug sockets
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2019, 03:29:26 PM »
A 12V blender can come in handy for roadside blender drinks, although the serious party people power their blenders with a weed eater motor.
I was hoping you were going to say a toaster. What’s a weed eater?
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Re: Extra plug sockets
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2019, 10:56:47 PM »
What’s a weed eater?

Guy in an open faced helmet who rode off int a ditch?
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Re: Extra plug sockets
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2019, 01:07:40 AM »
The white 4-pin is alarm/anti-theft connector, switched and continuous power and ground. Fuses #5 and #7
You can get the THE K-Cable to wire in your accessories.

The black plug is special connector for police vehicles accessories siren, auxillary lights, etc... or the like
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Re: Extra plug sockets
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2019, 02:07:54 AM »
The white 4-pin is alarm/anti-theft connector, switched and continuous power and ground. Fuses #5 and #7
You can get the THE K-Cable to wire in your accessories.

The black plug is special connector for police vehicles accessories siren, auxillary lights, etc... or the like
Thanks mate. So I can run extra lights from it. Is there some sort of wire I can plug in somewhere for a USB socket?
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Re: Extra plug sockets
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2019, 11:18:46 AM »
You can get this for a USB cable that plugs into the standard BMW accessory socket


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0776RVDGS/ref=dp_prsubs_1



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Re: Extra plug sockets
« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2019, 01:35:50 PM »
Thanks mate. So I can run extra lights from it. Is there some sort of wire I can plug in somewhere for a USB socket?
The Connector for Special Equipment (black shroud) has switched 12V and ground that could supply some accessories, however it is probably not enough current to drive extra DRLs.  You'd be advised to install an auxillary fuse box or find a way to use Fuse #4.  Remember that Fuse #4 is connected directly to the battery and will have unswitched 12V, which is probably not a great idea to attach to DRLs.

As for USB, that same connector can probably supply enough current to drive a USB charging port.
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Re: Extra plug sockets
« Reply #9 on: April 20, 2019, 04:19:07 AM »
The Connector for Special Equipment (black shroud) has switched 12V and ground that could supply some accessories, however it is probably not enough current to drive extra DRLs.  You'd be advised to install an auxillary fuse box or find a way to use Fuse #4.  Remember that Fuse #4 is connected directly to the battery and will have unswitched 12V, which is probably not a great idea to attach to DRLs.

As for USB, that same connector can probably supply enough current to drive a USB charging port.
thanks rbm. I was thinking about putting a iPad or similar sized tablet in the tank pad for a gps map.
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Re: Extra plug sockets
« Reply #10 on: April 20, 2019, 07:20:03 AM »
thanks rbm. I was thinking about putting a iPad or similar sized tablet in the tank pad for a gps map.

before putting a lot of effort into that project, suggest testing the device in the location and at the viewing angle  in direct sunlight.  most of those things are unreadable outside.  they can also heat up in the sun on a hot tank and shut down.
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Re: Extra plug sockets
« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2019, 03:38:19 PM »
before putting a lot of effort into that project, suggest testing the device in the location and at the viewing angle  in direct sunlight.  most of those things are unreadable outside.  they can also heat up in the sun on a hot tank and shut down.
ok, thanks.
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