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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: CrashKLRtoConnie on July 14, 2011, 07:46:13 PM

Title: GPS Question Garmin Nuvi 225W mini USB using Garmin Zumo 550 Power Cable
Post by: CrashKLRtoConnie on July 14, 2011, 07:46:13 PM
Okay.

I have a used bike that still has the old Garmin Zumo 550 Power Cable installed.

I also have an old Garmin Nuvi 255W that uses a Mini USB for a power cable.

Is there any converter plug that would plug into the old Zumo power cable and convert to the Mini USB power cable?

I have already installed the 255W in a techmount / ram mount but the power cable is a cigarette type plug and of course vibrated out every 20 minutes or so.

Title: Re: GPS Question Garmin Nuvi 225W mini USB using Garmin Zumo 550 Power Cable
Post by: ZG on July 14, 2011, 09:01:55 PM
Put your GPS plug in the "cigarette lighter" port and then jam a toothpic into the gap, then grab the part of the toothpic that still sticks out and break it off...
 
Your plug won't wiggle out anymore, it's a cheap and easy fix, this is what I did for my radar detector plug and it works great...  :thumbs: 
Title: Re: GPS Question Garmin Nuvi 225W mini USB using Garmin Zumo 550 Power Cable
Post by: CrashKLRtoConnie on July 14, 2011, 09:42:19 PM
Put your GPS plug in the "cigarette lighter" port and then jam a toothpic into the gap, then grab the part of the toothpic that still sticks out and break it off...
 
Your plug won't wiggle out anymore, it's a cheap and easy fix, this is what I did for my radar detector plug and it works great...  :thumbs:

Will try it. Now which color toothpick is the fastest?  :-\
Title: Re: GPS Question Garmin Nuvi 225W mini USB using Garmin Zumo 550 Power Cable
Post by: ZG on July 14, 2011, 10:06:09 PM
Will try it. Now which color toothpick is the fastest?  :-\


 :rotflmao:



Title: Re: GPS Question Garmin Nuvi 225W mini USB using Garmin Zumo 550 Power Cable
Post by: Pokey on July 15, 2011, 12:54:00 PM
I lined the inside of my socket with a small strip of velcro "fuzzy part" works like a charm. :thumbs: