Bosch 4 gen. and 12v Power Port

[JnsFI]

Hi!

I attached GPS device (9-12v) to 12v Power Port. It seems that there is no power at all, so does it need to be activated by dealer, like light ports?

Thank you!

 

[Brightspark]

Hi!

I attached GPS device (9-12v) to 12v Power Port. It seems that there is no power at all, so does it need to be activated by dealer, like light ports?

Thank you!

Yes it needs activating if not already on.
Some manufacturers send them out pre activated.
Its a 5 min job with laptop for dealer, you can get your firmware updated and a printout of your diagnostics too!

 

[Ura]

how to do it yourself, without a dealer, just a dealer very far away

 

[friendlywrench]

how to do it yourself, without a dealer, just a dealer very far away

You can't do it yourself. You have to use the official dealer software, and some OEM's disable the ability to do that within the drive unit's firmware.

Since I have access to the software we can do a remote USB connection if you can bring your bike near a computer with reliable high speed internet connection. I can see if it is allowed to be turned on for you.

 

[Ura]

what program should i put on my laptop ?

 

[Beaker2135]

Oh @friendlywrench
I need a light port activating on my gen 2 to power a GPS
Would you be interested and how much?
You can PM me if you don’t want to post here

 

[Ura]

You can't do it yourself. You have to use the official dealer software, and some OEM's disable the ability to do that within the drive unit's firmware.

Since I have access to the software we can do a remote USB connection if you can bring your bike near a computer with reliable high speed internet connection. I can see if it is allowed to be turned on for you.

what program should i put on my laptop ?

 

[friendlywrench]

what program should i put on my laptop ?

Please send me a PM with your Telegram and I can walk you through the process.

 

[Jacob]

Is it possible to configure the power port so that the voltage is active all the time (even with the bike off)?

 

[friendlywrench]

Is it possible to configure the power port so that the voltage is active all the time (even with the bike off)?

Not to my knowledge. Remember, the port isn’t just a power port for the sake of being there, it is specifically for the front light, and there is another port for the rear lights. Normally there is no case where the port should be on in normal situations.

If like me you are trying to use a rechargeable light instead of a standard eBike light, then I recommend you just plan on remembering to turn it on while riding even with the light off.

Same if it’s for a gps tracker.

 

[Jacob]

Not to my knowledge. Remember, the port isn’t just a power port for the sake of being there, it is specifically for the front light, and there is another port for the rear lights. Normally there is no case where the port should be on in normal situations.

If like me you are trying to use a rechargeable light instead of a standard eBike light, then I recommend you just plan on remembering to turn it on while riding even with the light off.

Same if it’s for a gps tracker.

I am looking for a solution for anti-theft GPS powering. I need power regardless of whether the bike is turned on. With Yamaha engines there is no problem, the output from the battery is still active. However, in Bosch drives, the system seems to completely turn off the battery. I hope Bosch has left the option to change the power supply methods for guarding devices.

 

[friendlywrench]

I am looking for a solution for anti-theft GPS powering. I need power regardless of whether the bike is turned on. With Yamaha engines there is no problem, the output from the battery is still active. However, in Bosch drives, the system seems to completely turn off the battery. I hope Bosch has left the option to change the power supply methods for guarding devices.

No, as I mentioned you do not have this option with the Bosch drive unit. I recommend using a rechargeable battery in line. You need the protection anyway in case the main battery is removed.

 

[Ura]

Пожалуйста, пришлите мне в личное сообщение с вашим Telegram, и я могу помочь вам в этом процессе.
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Не могу написать вам в личку ваш профиль заблокирован, напишите мне или на почту om

 

[friendlywrench]

I sent you a PM.

 

[Magren]

Went to the dealer today in order to adjust the setting on the 12V port so it stays on even when the bike is turned off. There is no such option which is really bad. Bought a cable and is feeding power to a small gps. Gps have a small internal battery but it will not work during winter storage.