Rider 550 Basemount wiring

shibbycribby

Hi,

I'm currently wiring up my 550 rider base mount. I'm just wondering whether the cable supplied is fused as I can't see anything on the cable side unless its embeded into the connection collar or somewhere into the base itself. Does anyone know if it does? Or do I need to add an in line fuse separately?

Thanks

YamFazMan

Hi
@shibbycribby
Welcome to the site
I have fitted a 1Amp Inline fuse on my setup
The Mount is fused with a difficult to replace surface mounted fuse on the Printed Circuit Board....
I have fitted a 1Amp Inline fuse on my setup
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shibbycribby

Thanks YamFazMan, so you think 1 amp should be enough? I've read different numbers on the amp draw the tomtom needs to draw. I was going to earth back at the main earthing points under the seat on my bike so shouldn't be an issue on that front. Seems strange TomTom doesn't include a proper replaceable fuse as part of the standard cabling considering the cost of the unit.

freebass_2004

Assuming that TomTom hosts this site, I am disturbed that they don't provide the information everyone on the internet seems to be asking. Specifically: What rating fuse is in the Rider 550 and exactly where is it located both physically and in the circuit ?
I don't think this is a big thing to ask.
I have tried to find a customer support contact email address without success and I have telephoned the number given ( 1300135604) after an internet search.

This is poor customer service TomTom. Here is a chance to correct the matter.

Kindest regards & I love the Rider 550

YamFazMan

Hi
@freebass_2004
Welcome to the site
Yes, there is a fuse on the Printed Circuit Board inside the Mount, it is one of the tiny Surface Mounted type fuses soldered to the PCB....
If you haven't got the necessary precision soldering equipment and skills it would be difficult to replace....
I used an inline fuse fitted to the power cable when I installed the Rider 550 Mount....
Maybe useful....
See... https://discussions.tomtom.com/en/discussion/comment/1727007/#Comment_1727007
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RoadRider

The fuse in my mount is 1.5A.