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Thanks Purds and Stu, I will persevere with the unit and try what you suggest and hopefully the unit will start charging. Kind Regards to you both for your help.

Thanks Stu.

Morning Stu, I appreciate the offer, unfortunately I live in Helensburgh up in Scotland. Thanks for all your help on this. Was that the correct way to test the amps output across the two pins as I was only getting 0.46 amps, correct me if I am wrong but I thought you said the Zumo required 5 volts ...

Sorry Purd I thought it was Stu who answered me. when I turn on the ignition the Zumo powers up showing the battery indicator with the green bar on the top right hand side of the Zumo with no electricity bolt through it. if I attach a usb cable from my Zumo to my bikes usb port the electicity bolt ...

Hi Stu, I don't know if the charging icon goes out when the unit is fully charged or not, all I know is if I connect the Zumo to a USB port on the bike the charging icon comes on. I have connected the Zumo to the BMW cradle with the 3D AM adapter no charging icon showing then connected the Zumo to ...

Morning Stu, yes the Zumo is powering on when ignition is turned on and turns off eventually when ignition is turned off. I tested the amp output across the two pins that the Zumo gets its power from only showing 0.46 amps and voltage 5.09. I don't know if that is the correct way to test the amps ...

Hi Stu, Soldered the new converter in today, still not showing a charge on the Zumo. Checked the voltage at the Garmin pins voltage showing 5.09 volts. Any help would be appreciated. Kind Regards, Don.

Hi Stu, have ordered 4 of the converters 5volts 5 amps from eBay, will let you know how I get on, thanks again. Don.

This item secures your Zumo XT to the OEM bar on your BMW GS/GSA. This item is as new. See Touratech's website for more information. will accept £70.00.

Thanks Stu, you have been very helpful, I appreciate your help in this. Don