Fuse or not?

Discussion in 'GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me' started by onesaintsfan, Sep 29, 2020.

  1. onesaintsfan, Sep 29, 2020
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    onesaintsfan

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    Wiring in my Garmin and the it did not come with a fuse holder only thiis in-line. Do ya need to wire a fuse holder in? Why would Garmin not include one? Thanks
    Unit is Garmin 396LMT-S

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  2. Exurban, Sep 29, 2020
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    From the manual:

    NOTE: The red system power cable may include an in-line fuse on some device models. Cables without an inline fuse are protected internally.
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  3. onesaintsfan, Sep 29, 2020
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    Thank you. Did not see that in the instructions. I figured that just wanted to be sure
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  4. wbbnm, Oct 2, 2020
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    I have never really understood the need for fuse to protect the GPS on a motorcycle. I think the main purpose of bike fuses is to protect the wiring harness from burning up due to a short to ground.

    It seems implausible that the bike's electrical system could put out such an overvoltage to damage electronics. It seems like it is all the stator/rectifier/regulator system can do to put out 14v.
    I guess this could rise a little if the regulator failed.

    Maybe some guys have accidentally put in a 100v battery instead of a 12v.

    But I would be happy to be educated as to what the plausible threat is.
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