What is this plug by the gas tank?

[pitzerwm]

While moving my iPod/Aux plug from the trunk to the glovebox I saw this, it has a rubber covering on it.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

While moving my iPod/Aux plug from the trunk to the glovebox I saw this, it has a rubber covering on it.

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That is the input to the audio system for the GPS. There is also a 12 volt power connector close by tied into a single harness with the audio cable. The BRP GPS package includes an audio extension cable and a power cable that come back to that point and connect there.

 

[viperryder]

Plug

That is the input to the audio system for the GPS. There is also a 12 volt power connector close by tied into a single harness with the audio cable. The BRP GPS package includes an audio extension cable and a power cable that come back to that point and connect there.

So, if I were to add my own Garmin 660 and plug it into this plug I would be able to hear my GPS through my CB.

 

[Bob Denman]

I don't see why not... :thumbup:
A 660, is a 660!
But I'd sure want to test it; before buttoning the installation back up. :shocked:

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

So, if I were to add my own Garmin 660 and plug it into this plug I would be able to hear my GPS through my CB.

If you have a CB, yes. I have my tablet w/ Sygic GPS app doing exactly that.

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[finless]

I thought the GPS cable had a female 3.5mm connector as input from the GPS. This is a male connector.

Bob

 

[trikermutha]

That is the input to the audio system for the GPS. There is also a 12 volt power connector close by tied into a single harness with the audio cable. The BRP GPS package includes an audio extension cable and a power cable that come back to that point and connect there.

:agree: ..

 

[pitzerwm]

So you should be able to plug in any mp3 player or phone to have the sound go into the speakers unless you have the bluetooth dongle and then it can go to your helmet??

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

So you should be able to plug in any mp3 player or phone to have the sound go into the speakers unless you have the bluetooth dongle and then it can go to your helmet??

Do you have a CB? If not, do you have the BT dongle and BT helmet headsets. Those are the only ways to get sound to your helmet.

As far as using the GPS connector for an MP3 player don't. You have no control over the sound other than volume. The GPS input is highest priority for audio signals and plays even when the audio sound is muted. Otherwise the GPS input plays along with all the other audio streams. The only signal that does not come from the speakers and is in the headset only is CB receive and passenger intercom. Those are only available when the CB is installed.

For MP3 you are best off using the connector in the trunk. If you want player control then invest in an iPod and put all your music on it.

An option for your MP3 player and/or phone is to get a BT receiver to plug into the trunk connector and BT your signal from the player or phone to it. That way you can have your player or phone up front where you can control it and get the sound into the audio system without running wires other than power, if needed.

 

[pitzerwm]

Do you have a CB? If not, do you have the BT dongle and BT helmet headsets. Those are the only ways to get sound to your helmet. I don't have a CB but the Sat. Radio and the entertainment cable. I also have the BT dongle(SM10) and Sena SMH10.

As far as using the GPS connector for an MP3 player don't. You have no control over the sound other than volume. The GPS input is highest priority for audio signals and plays even when the audio sound is muted. Otherwise the GPS input plays along with all the other audio streams. The only signal that does not come from the speakers and is in the headset only is CB receive and passenger intercom. Those are only available when the CB is installed.

For MP3 you are best off using the connector in the trunk. If you want player control then invest in an iPod and put all your music on it.

An option for your MP3 player and/or phone is to get a BT receiver to plug into the trunk connector and BT your signal from the player or phone to it. That way you can have your player or phone up front where you can control it and get the sound into the audio system without running wires other than power, if needed. I moved the ipod/aux connector to my glove box so I can control the ipod easier. Sometimes after turning off the bike, the dongle connects but the ipod needs the start pushed. With it up in front, this should fix that.

See above

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I don't have a CB but the Sat. Radio and the entertainment cable. I also have the BT dongle(SM10) and Sena SMH10.

I moved the ipod/aux connector to my glove box so I can control the ipod easier. Sometimes after turning off the bike, the dongle connects but the ipod needs the start pushed. With it up in front, this should fix that.

Interesting. I have never had the iPod not start after turning the bike back on. You don't have the iPod connect via BT to the helmet do you? If so, you don't need to. It'll play through the dongle along with the other audio. The only pairings to your helmet that you need are the BT dongle and your phone. If you have to occasionally restart your iPod then I would say the iPod has a problem. Or does its battery totally die between bike uses? But even then my two iPods, 1st gen and 4th gen, always are ready to play as soon as power hits them.

 

[pitzerwm]

Interesting. I have never had the iPod not start after turning the bike back on. You don't have the iPod connect via BT to the helmet do you? If so, you don't need to. It'll play through the dongle along with the other audio. The only pairings to your helmet that you need are the BT dongle and your phone. If you have to occasionally restart your iPod then I would say the iPod has a problem. Or does its battery totally die between bike uses? But even then my two iPods, 1st gen and 4th gen, always are ready to play as soon as power hits them.

I have the BT dongle set for mulit pairing or whatever its called, givens me my phone and the bikes audio, which is usually the ipod. I think that it is a 5th gen, which I got for $25. I'm not an Apple person, so if it doesn't always work right I don't care.

Usually, it will play and charge when I turn the bike on. I do turn off the dongle when done riding. Apparently, the F3s have the plug in the front and Lamont did a video of using your ipod/mp3 player with a BT receiver. He was just playing the audio through the speakers.

I picked up a BT transmitter and you can make anything into BT.