12v Bike Power Assistance Needed (Autocom)

[jayzzz]

Hi all,

I have just purchased an Autocom Pro Duo 300 Super Pro AVi (bike powered) intercom system for my GSX650F. It states in the instruction manual I need to connect the Autocom box to a 12v fused, ignition switched, positive line on the bike (for example the tail light).

I am struggling to find out how to do this, does anyone have any advice or more preferably any pictures that could help? Even if not to do with an Autocom intercom system, but any help/tips about connecting any 12v items into the bike via the battery (ignition switched).

I assume I need to cut the positive tail light cable, splice my positive wire from the Autocom system with it, and insulate it. Is this correct? If so, can anyone help me identify which wire from the tail/brake light is actually the tail light, and not the brake light - as if I accidently chose the tail light, then the intercom would only work if the brake is pressed I'm assuming?

Can anyone help at all?

Cheers
Jason

[yoda]

Hi Jayzzz and
I would have thought any live wire that is taken from the output side of your fuse box would work. You could connect it directly to your battery and put an inline fuse into the circuit. Obviously this would mean that it is permanently "live", but it would only draw current when you use it. . I'm sure someone on here will be more Suzuki minded than I am, and so will know which wire to splice.

[plodder]

If you've not got a multimeter or a wiring diagram then you're probably better off getting it done for you. Let peeps know where you are and you might get lucky with someone on here down the road that can help.

I don't know Suzis but you're probably looking for brown as a switched positive and and black for negative (but that's what the multimeter is for).

I would not cut and splice an existing wire.. I would use the little blue connectors that clamp on and then you squeeze on a lettle connection piece that cuts the insulation and holds it all in place.

If you use the tail light live then it will only work when the lights are on and if you use the brake light live then it will only work when the brake light is on.

[Dave R]

If its any help this is the wiring diagram for a K8 GSF650 same as the GSX650F


From tail/rear light

Brown to fuse box / ignition

Black with White trace goes to negative on battery

White with Black trace goes to rear brake light switch

If you wire it direct use a scotch lock saves cutting wires and can be removed if you change bike, not that you would as it’s a MCN sport tourer of the year 2008

Hope this helps

I have wired my autocom 200 direct to the battery via a push connector with an inline fuse on the positive lead, I know you have to remove the seat (only takes a few seconds) to connect the push connector. I do it this way as I can leave mine on the bike or take it off when not in use it keeps the damp out and you can always make the excuse to your pillion that you forgot to take it

Will post this in GSX650F forum, as you’re a member there as well.

[nismo]

Have you got it sorted yet? If not, if it was me, I'd take a feed off the ignition fuse holder in the fusebox if it's easily accessible. If not, I'll try to dig out a wiring diagram and have a look through it for ya. wouldn't use scotch locks though - the only thing they are good for is the bin!!

[apness]

I ran a live and earth straight from the battery into a relay (halfords a few quid or breakers yard) then ran a spliced live from the rear brake light switch wire to the relay - the packaging on the relay will show which wire goes where. The power for whatever it is you want to hook up goes on the remaining pin (I used it for gear indicator and heated grips - which were a waste of bloody time, but lets not go there...)

[account_disabled]

A truck camper is great for smaller families or groups that want the freedom to travel around in a smaller, compact unit.