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gs2012rider:
Anybody knows how to change the time delay off on the GPS plug on a GS 1200 2012.Actually the time delay is 60 seconds I would like to change it to ignition off. With no time delay. This plug is located just in back of the oil cooler pending to hook up a GPS, but I would like to use it for triggering some other equipment.
using gs911 beta v1404

marchyman:
Unless BMW changed the spec over the years it is "up to 15 minutes".   Usually it goes off in about 60 seconds but sometimes for reasons unknown it will stay hot for a lot longer.  I don't think there is anything you (or a dealer) can do to change that value.

Solution: don't use that plug.   Wire your GPS to a power distribution box with a relay that is tied to a switched source.  I like to use the headlamp to trigger the relay.   It doesn't go on until the bike is started.  It goes off with the key (2012 and earlier).

gs2012rider:
You maybe right Marchyman, but I, am going to wait for sometime and see if someone did made that Mod. Actually i have a power distribution module PDM 60 from Rowe Electronics connected to that plug. The problem that it gives me is when I programme the pdm 60 with a time delay it gives me a longer delay than wanted since the hot wire is still alive for sometime.

Inspector Gadget:
The "up to 15 minutes" is when the CAN-bus detects a GPS connected to that GPS-feature connector and (e.g.) the battery of the GPS is not yet fully charged.

I noted that with both my BMW NAV 4 & BMW NAV 5.
Once the battery is fully charged, CAN-bus switches the port off.

I also have the PDM60 connected to the same GPS-feature connector, plus several other (LED) lights. (DRL & BMW Deluxe Rear Lights).
But it is the (battery of) GPS unit that keeps that port open for a prolonged period in my experiences.

I do know of some old issues in the past where a certain type/model/version the Garmin cradle for the Zumo 660 kept that port open and could cause the port never to switch off & thus drain the battery of the motorcycle within a few days.

Bruce Jones:
Hi all.
Has there been any update on this topic, I am experiencing the same issue.

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