12 volt accessory plug - need some parts for my Zumo 550 cord

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Re: 12 volt accessory plug - need some parts for my Zumo 550 cord

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kioolt wrote: 31 May 2018 01:13 Why does it have to be OEM? I'd just buy one that is for the 550.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss ... ower+cable
Clearly it doesn't, but I've seen so many bad reviews of various cords (phones and other devices), that I *try* to go OEM where possible AND if the price is reasonable.


Might have to compromise on this one.
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Re: 12 volt accessory plug - need some parts for my Zumo 550 cord

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dave726 wrote: 30 May 2018 16:36
kernowing wrote: 30 May 2018 07:04 The 550 runs on 4.2 volts so your supply needs to be reduced.
Doesn't the cradle have the voltage reduction electronics?
Looking at the cable descriptions Dave, it must be the cradle that has the voltage reduction.
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Re: 12 volt accessory plug - need some parts for my Zumo 550 cord

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The cable description that I read has the following statement.

"Input: 12v - 24v, Output: 5v 1A (+/- .5v)"

That would indicate that the voltage reduction is in the cable.
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Re: 12 volt accessory plug - need some parts for my Zumo 550 cord

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All Garmin cables have the convertor in the plug/cable.
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Re: 12 volt accessory plug - need some parts for my Zumo 550 cord

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My 550 motorcycle cradle cable has 2 wires in it, 12v and ground.
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Re: 12 volt accessory plug - need some parts for my Zumo 550 cord

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dave726 wrote: 04 Jun 2018 01:01 My 550 motorcycle cradle cable has 2 wires in it, 12v and ground.
The original poster was talking about an automotive cradle.