Paraclete
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I hoping this is something simple. I tried plugging my GPS into the 12v socket. I noticed I am not getting any power. should it have power the whole time the sled is running or do I have to hit so many rpms.
07 Attak
Thanks in advance.
07 Attak
Thanks in advance.
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Did you try the fuse?
Paraclete
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No I know I should have but I was in a hurry to get out I have to go back to work shortly.
Where is the fuse?
Where is the fuse?
IH8CROWS
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Right hand side behind lower cowl near reverse lever
Paraclete
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I looked at the manual says I have to take off the front both side panels air box just to get to the fuses?????
Can I just take of the right side and get to them?
Can I just take of the right side and get to them?
IH8CROWS
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Yes, just the right side to get at that particular fuse.
It is a 3amp. Blew. mine last week. There will be an extra in there for u to use. 3amps r harder to find when u go lookin.
It is a 3amp. Blew. mine last week. There will be an extra in there for u to use. 3amps r harder to find when u go lookin.
IH8CROWS
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There are two fuses boxes so to say.
The one u are after is right panel box not the one manual is reffering to.
The one u are after is right panel box not the one manual is reffering to.
Paraclete
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Thanks guys took only ten minutes and I did not have to dismantle the sled LOL. I did put in the spare and went to buy more but could not find anything smaller than 5
I don't know how big a risk that would be since I only run my GPS on it and it only draws 5w
I don't know how big a risk that would be since I only run my GPS on it and it only draws 5w
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I rewired my DC accessory socket by adding a polarized two part connector wired through an inline fuse directly to the battery. I have my inline fuse sticking out near where the factory battery jumper wires are for easy replacement access in case it blows.
If you have an electric shield plugged into this socket using a cig lighter adapter like I do, if you unplug the cable from your helmet and let the center pin of the male RCA jack touch the frame of the sled this is a common way to blow the fuse.
I like my dc accessory socket to be energized all the time to keep my electric shield hot during trail stops. It is also nice for using a GPS or charging a phone with the sled shut off. I also plug my Optimate 4 charger into this socket using a cig lighter adapter plug to easily charge my battery.
If you have an electric shield plugged into this socket using a cig lighter adapter like I do, if you unplug the cable from your helmet and let the center pin of the male RCA jack touch the frame of the sled this is a common way to blow the fuse.
I like my dc accessory socket to be energized all the time to keep my electric shield hot during trail stops. It is also nice for using a GPS or charging a phone with the sled shut off. I also plug my Optimate 4 charger into this socket using a cig lighter adapter plug to easily charge my battery.
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3 amp accessory fuse blowing!
I too was plagued with this fuse blowing out at random. I put 5 amp fuses in and they would blow too. I determined that snow was getting down into the power socket and causing a short. I robbed a headlight rubber off an old Skidoo and placed it around the male plug for my Garmin. That stopped snow from getting into the socket and no more blown fuses.
snappy said:that stupid fuse pops constantly
I too was plagued with this fuse blowing out at random. I put 5 amp fuses in and they would blow too. I determined that snow was getting down into the power socket and causing a short. I robbed a headlight rubber off an old Skidoo and placed it around the male plug for my Garmin. That stopped snow from getting into the socket and no more blown fuses.
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I put a 7 amp fuse in there and it won't blow anymore. Been in for a few years now. Ran gps,helmet shield off it.
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I do like the idea of going directly into the battery with an easy access to the fuse. As far as the head light rubber I am not sure what you are talking about but I have heard of guys using an O ring.
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