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jbraun2828

02-09-2008 10:57 AM

Wiring a GPS

Has anyone ever hard wired a GPS. I have nine wires and only know where to put the red and black and not sure if I even need the other wires. Thanks for any help.
Jason

JohnnyG

02-09-2008 11:00 AM

Hard to say without knowing the harness/GPS, but usually there are data wires that can be connected to your VHF for MMSI location purposes. Also, your GPS may have satellite, sonar, or radar options that run off of that harness too.

It seems like it would work fine if you just connect power. The other stuff is auxilary.

John

camptappakeg69

02-09-2008 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyG (Post 2438995)

Thats what mine was, only had to powr it up with red and black. All the other wires were for optional acessories.

scottc

02-09-2008 12:14 PM

Most GPS makers have a website that you can lookup the owners manual. They are most likely data lines.

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