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FLYNNZL1 · 01-23-2010, 11:18 PM

I stuck my Garmin to the far right side of my radio faceplate, works great.

Eski7399 · 01-23-2010, 11:35 PM

I did the same sticking it to the right side of the Radio. BEWARE. It pulled off the face plate!

HeavyD · 01-24-2010, 07:01 PM

I have the bean-bag Garmin mount too, really like it! Like you said, easy in, easy out!

Darth_Emma · 01-25-2010, 07:20 PM

I got the proclip that mounts to the side of the console next to the power port (near the shifter). I haven't put it in my car yet, but I really like proclips. Even though they're espensive, they work well.

Eski7399 · 01-25-2010, 07:45 PM

I'm sooo getting a proclip. Good find!

IndyDave · 02-03-2010, 08:22 PM

I got the Bean bag as well. Like the portability. Can use it in the Camaro, other car, wife's car, etc.

HeavyD · 02-04-2010, 09:50 AM

Actually 67 GTO, I saw in the one picture that you have only 2 splices for the wiring connection. Most Garmin adapters have a third wire shielding that needs to be connected too so the unit knows when the ignition is powered off it shuts itself off. Most Garmin units are actually 5 volts, which is what standard USB connectors use. The 12v power adapter will regulate it down to 5 volts for standard power and charging for the GPS unit. That silver braided twine wrapped around the other two wires is a secondary voltage signal to the unit that tells the unit to shut down if voltage is lost. So if you don't why it won't shut off when you turn the car off, that is why.

67 GTO · 02-04-2010, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavyD

Actually 67 GTO, I saw in the one picture that you have only 2 splices for the wiring connection. Most Garmin adapters have a third wire shielding that needs to be connected too so the unit knows when the ignition is powered off it shuts itself off. Most Garmin units are actually 5 volts, which is what standard USB connectors use. The 12v power adapter will regulate it down to 5 volts for standard power and charging for the GPS unit. That silver braided twine wrapped around the other two wires is a secondary voltage signal to the unit that tells the unit to shut down if voltage is lost. So if you don't why it won't shut off when you turn the car off, that is why.

Don't know, maybe they changed the power cord on newer units. My power cord has two conductors, white + twisted/schielded negative. The Garmin turned off and on using the ignition switched power outlet.

I've since remounted and hardwired into the fuse box using the below items. The other paralleled wires are for my radar detector.

http://www.amazon.com/Pico-0956PT-Mi...=pd_sbs_auto_3
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=263602_263622
http://www.amazon.com/Gilsson-Direct.../dp/B001A4HAQ2

Supplied power cord

Hardwired

HeavyD · 02-04-2010, 04:44 PM

Cool, looks good.
I hard-wired one in for a customer's semi-truck and his did have two separate conductors, plus the shielding. Afterwards it would just stay on full time. I redid the connection to include the shield and then it would power up and down at key on/off. Must be different. Oh well, glad your is working ok!

TonyNo · 04-18-2010, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67 GTO

I've since remounted and hardwired into the fuse box using the below items. The other paralleled wires are for my radar detector.

http://www.amazon.com/Pico-0956PT-Mi...=pd_sbs_auto_3

Check your fuse tap orientation. I just installed one and it seems yours is backwards, running your accessory power through the fuse you tapped into, instead of the power feed.

To check, you can pull the fuse that's not for the GPS/detector. If it doesn't turn on, it's backwards.

caverman · 01-15-2011, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TonyNo

Check your fuse tap orientation. I just installed one and it seems yours is backwards, running your accessory power through the fuse you tapped into, instead of the power feed.

To check, you can pull the fuse that's not for the GPS/detector. If it doesn't turn on, it's backwards.

Can you post some pics of the right way to put it in the fuse box? I might go this route and want to make sure I get it right.

aqualite75 · 11-05-2011, 12:52 PM

I debated for a long time whether or not to put an in dash gps in or go with a Garmin. After coming from a fully loaded RT Challenger with the built in GPS, it was a bit of a step backwards for a gadget nut like me. Originally I purchased a Garmin Nuvi 1450LMT (now for sale) but it didn't have enough features for me. I have recently purchased the top of the Garmin 2012 line Nuvi 3490LMT which has everything I would want in a GPS. What I don't like about a unit like this is the cords dangling so I decided I too would hard wire it. This 3490 has an HD traffic receiver in the power cable so I did not want to go with the custom hard wire power cable. I also opted for a bit of flexibility should I decide to upgrade the unit later down the road. I installed a Bell auxiliary power socket using one of the bolts for the dash. I had to drill out the Bell socket mount for the bolt to fit through the mount. I am very happy with this setup. By the way, the 3490LMT has a powered mount so you can keep it plugged in even when you take the GPS with you. The add-a-circuit is plugged into the 20A power recepticle fuse so that it only powers on when the ignition has been turned on.

Parts used, available from Autozone:
Bell Auxiliary Power Socket Model 39048-8
Bussmann Fuse Tap: ATM Fuse Add-A-Circuit 2-10a BP/HHH-RP (mini socket)

01-23-2010, 11:18 PM	#15
FLYNNZL1 Wicked ZL1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 A10 HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,175 View My Garage	I stuck my Garmin to the far right side of my radio faceplate, works great. Attached Images __________________ 2017 Hyper Blue Metallic ZL1 A10/CF Hood Insert/PDR/NAV MODS: Rotofab CAI/V-MAX CNC Ported Throttle Body/Clear Bra/LED Reverse Light/Rock Guards/Lift Pads/Darkened Tail Lights/Ghost-Tinted LED Side Markers/Darkened 3rd Brake Light

02-03-2010, 08:22 PM	#20
IndyDave Drives: '10 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 715	I got the Bean bag as well. Like the portability. Can use it in the Camaro, other car, wife's car, etc. __________________ Black 2LT, RS package, Polished Wheels,Hurst Short Throw MRT V2 Exhaust, Injen CAI, Silver Rally Stripes, Sun Roof Heritage Grille, 30% Window Tint, Splash Guards

11-05-2011, 12:52 PM	#26
aqualite75 Drives: 2010 Transformers Edition 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 26	I debated for a long time whether or not to put an in dash gps in or go with a Garmin. After coming from a fully loaded RT Challenger with the built in GPS, it was a bit of a step backwards for a gadget nut like me. Originally I purchased a Garmin Nuvi 1450LMT (now for sale) but it didn't have enough features for me. I have recently purchased the top of the Garmin 2012 line Nuvi 3490LMT which has everything I would want in a GPS. What I don't like about a unit like this is the cords dangling so I decided I too would hard wire it. This 3490 has an HD traffic receiver in the power cable so I did not want to go with the custom hard wire power cable. I also opted for a bit of flexibility should I decide to upgrade the unit later down the road. I installed a Bell auxiliary power socket using one of the bolts for the dash. I had to drill out the Bell socket mount for the bolt to fit through the mount. I am very happy with this setup. By the way, the 3490LMT has a powered mount so you can keep it plugged in even when you take the GPS with you. The add-a-circuit is plugged into the 20A power recepticle fuse so that it only powers on when the ignition has been turned on. Parts used, available from Autozone: Bell Auxiliary Power Socket Model 39048-8 Bussmann Fuse Tap: ATM Fuse Add-A-Circuit 2-10a BP/HHH-RP (mini socket) Attached Images

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01-23-2010, 11:35 PM	#16
Eski7399 Arizona All Gens Drives: 2SS/RS, M6, IO-Int Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Surprise, Arizona Posts: 273 View My Garage	I did the same sticking it to the right side of the Radio. BEWARE. It pulled off the face plate!

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HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	I have the bean-bag Garmin mount too, really like it! Like you said, easy in, easy out!

01-25-2010, 07:20 PM	#18
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I got the proclip that mounts to the side of the console next to the power port (near the shifter). I haven't put it in my car yet, but I really like proclips. Even though they're espensive, they work well.

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Eski7399 Arizona All Gens Drives: 2SS/RS, M6, IO-Int Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Surprise, Arizona Posts: 273 View My Garage	I'm sooo getting a proclip. Good find!

02-04-2010, 09:50 AM	#21
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	Actually 67 GTO, I saw in the one picture that you have only 2 splices for the wiring connection. Most Garmin adapters have a third wire shielding that needs to be connected too so the unit knows when the ignition is powered off it shuts itself off. Most Garmin units are actually 5 volts, which is what standard USB connectors use. The 12v power adapter will regulate it down to 5 volts for standard power and charging for the GPS unit. That silver braided twine wrapped around the other two wires is a secondary voltage signal to the unit that tells the unit to shut down if voltage is lost. So if you don't why it won't shut off when you turn the car off, that is why.

02-04-2010, 04:44 PM	#23
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,329	Cool, looks good. I hard-wired one in for a customer's semi-truck and his did have two separate conductors, plus the shielding. Afterwards it would just stay on full time. I redid the connection to include the shield and then it would power up and down at key on/off. Must be different. Oh well, glad your is working ok!