Amperage of cigarette lighter socket?

Jim B. · Jun 5th, 2009, 08:11 PM

I know that H-D recommends not using the cigarette lighter socket for anything other than the cigarette lighter. However, I'd like to be able to use the socket on my 09 Road Glide for my GPS unit. Does anyone know the amperage that the cigarette lighter socket can handle? My Goldwing has a 12 volt socket that's rated at 5 amps and that's enough to run my Garmin GPS. Thanks.

Lancer · Jun 5th, 2009, 08:14 PM

I used the cigarette lighter for a short time to power a Sirius receiver. No problems with power. However every time I turned the handle bars a hard left the adapter would hit the gas tank. I ended up wiring to the acc switch.

STEVE07 · Jun 5th, 2009, 08:36 PM

I just checked my service manual HD socket is 15 amp.

smitty901 · Jun 5th, 2009, 08:45 PM

I use it to charge phones and flashlites never had an issue
You can charge a Garmin off the usb port on a computer it surely does not require much

Freebee · Jun 5th, 2009, 08:59 PM

I can also verify the Garmin will be fine plugged into the lighter socket. I have had my Street Pilot 2720 running on mine for four days.

NEWHD74FAN · Jun 5th, 2009, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim B.

I know that H-D recommends not using the cigarette lighter socket for anything other than the cigarette lighter. However, I'd like to be able to use the socket on my 09 Road Glide for my GPS unit. Does anyone know the amperage that the cigarette lighter socket can handle? My Goldwing has a 12 volt socket that's rated at 5 amps and that's enough to run my Garmin GPS. Thanks.

JimB, 5A is fine, which should hold 60-70W plenty (12V x 5A = 60W to 14V x 5A = 70W). It will definitely blow if overloaded before the 15A one in your fuse block. Your GPS draws 1A max. I would think (they are pretty efficient and have their own battery backup power), so your should be good to go.

If powering more than one device, just add up all the accessories you will be running (common to run like Smitty says more than one device using the so-called "Siamese" Y cords) and then double it, THAT is the fuse value you should use, NEVER equal or exceed your fuse block accessory fuse, if it comes with 15A or 20A replace it with lower value one than standard 15 Amp blue one in your fuse block...

Jim B. · Jun 5th, 2009, 11:20 PM

Thanks, all. The GPS is going to make the trip with the Road Glide to Sturgis this year.

smitty901 · Jun 5th, 2009, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim B.

Thanks, all. The GPS is going to make the trip with the Road Glide to Sturgis this year.

no need for it just head that way and follow the bikes

B-1B_Guy · Jun 6th, 2009, 01:01 AM

my buddy powers his GPS and I use mine to charge the iPod. zero problems.

martin14 · Jun 6th, 2009, 02:39 AM

hmm

my Garmin has its own 1A fuse inside the charger plug,
so I have no problems at all with it.

Jun 5th, 2009, 08:11 PM	#1
Jim B. Contributor$ Ride: 2009 Road Glide Join Date: Apr 28th, 2009 Location: Lompoc, CA Posts: 357	Amperage of cigarette lighter socket? I know that H-D recommends not using the cigarette lighter socket for anything other than the cigarette lighter. However, I'd like to be able to use the socket on my 09 Road Glide for my GPS unit. Does anyone know the amperage that the cigarette lighter socket can handle? My Goldwing has a 12 volt socket that's rated at 5 amps and that's enough to run my Garmin GPS. Thanks.

Jun 5th, 2009, 08:14 PM	#2
Lancer Contributor$ Ride: 08 Ultra Classic Join Date: Jun 25th, 2008 Location: Palm Bay, Fl Posts: 400 My Mood:	Re: Amperage of cigarette lighter socket? I used the cigarette lighter for a short time to power a Sirius receiver. No problems with power. However every time I turned the handle bars a hard left the adapter would hit the gas tank. I ended up wiring to the acc switch.

Jun 5th, 2009, 08:36 PM	#3
STEVE07 Moderators Ride: 2007FLHTC Join Date: Oct 4th, 2008 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Posts: 3,491 My Mood:	Re: Amperage of cigarette lighter socket? I just checked my service manual HD socket is 15 amp. __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Jun 5th, 2009, 08:45 PM	#4
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,765 My Mood:	Re: Amperage of cigarette lighter socket? I use it to charge phones and flashlites never had an issue You can charge a Garmin off the usb port on a computer it surely does not require much __________________ The Infantry leads the way

Jun 5th, 2009, 08:59 PM	#5
Freebee Start The Engine Ride: 09 FLHTCU Join Date: Jun 4th, 2009 Location: Katy, Tx Posts: 21	Amperage of cigarette lighter socket? I can also verify the Garmin will be fine plugged into the lighter socket. I have had my Street Pilot 2720 running on mine for four days.

Jun 5th, 2009, 11:20 PM	#7
Jim B. Contributor$ Ride: 2009 Road Glide Join Date: Apr 28th, 2009 Location: Lompoc, CA Posts: 357	Re: Amperage of cigarette lighter socket? Thanks, all. The GPS is going to make the trip with the Road Glide to Sturgis this year.

Jun 6th, 2009, 01:01 AM	#9
B-1B_Guy Community Star Ride: 103" 2009 Ultra Classic Join Date: Apr 15th, 2009 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 409	Re: Amperage of cigarette lighter socket? my buddy powers his GPS and I use mine to charge the iPod. zero problems.

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martin14 Play The Throttle Ride: 2001 Softail Join Date: Oct 12th, 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 287 My Mood:	Re: Amperage of cigarette lighter socket? hmm my Garmin has its own 1A fuse inside the charger plug, so I have no problems at all with it.

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