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Title: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: CBJoe on April 03, 2015, 05:16:55 PM
Ok,  I've searched this forum and in the Guzzi Service Manual...but cant find reference to this plug.  Either the info isn't out there or I'm too dim to find it  ::)
Can anyone tell me what this plug under the seat (by battery) is for.  When I checked it had appx. 12V on it. 

I'm just looking into some options for USB/SAE/Hella accessory plugs on the bike and want to be sure there isn't an accessory kit that connects to this before I buy a generic option.

Cheers, Joe

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Title: Re: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: ibis1 on April 03, 2015, 05:29:58 PM
Joe, I have a 1400 Touring so yours might be to add the factory alarm system that comes standard on Touring and optional on Custom. Can you include a photo so we know exactly what you are referring to.  :BEER:
Title: Re: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: CBJoe on April 03, 2015, 06:05:10 PM
Joe, I have a 1400 Touring so yours might be to add the factory alarm system that comes standard on Touring and optional on Custom. Can you include a photo so we know exactly what you are referring to.  :BEER:

That may be it...there is a picture in my first post.  Is it not showing up for you?
Title: Re: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: mtiberio on April 03, 2015, 06:07:39 PM
That has nothing to do with alarm
Title: Re: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: ibis1 on April 03, 2015, 07:05:13 PM
Joe, Are you the original owner? If not it may be a charging plug for an external battery charger. Can you see where it ends up?  :BEER:
Title: Re: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: CBJoe on April 03, 2015, 08:08:01 PM
Joe, Are you the original owner? If not it may be a charging plug for an external battery charger. Can you see where it ends up?  :BEER:

Yes...just rolled out of the dealership a couple weeks ago :)
Title: Re: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: mtiberio on April 04, 2015, 02:32:03 PM
That may be computer hookup
Title: Re: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: Kiwi Dave on April 04, 2015, 04:12:33 PM
There's two plugs hanging around this area.  The first one normally attaches to the battery cover, which I see you have removed. It is a heated seat outlet, wire colors are Orange/Green and Blue.

The second is a diagnostics connector, normally hiding in the the tiny space behind  battery and the rear fender.  The cables are thinner and colors are Green/Blue and White/Blue.

If there's 12v on it only when the key is on, I suggest this one's for the heated seat.
Title: Re: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: Vasco DG on April 04, 2015, 04:27:39 PM
Heated seat makes sense. I'd forgotten about that option. My experience with Cali's is limited hence the fact I hadn't offered any suggestions.

Pete
Title: Re: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: ibis1 on April 04, 2015, 04:57:29 PM
There's two plugs hanging around this area.  The first one normally attaches to the battery cover, which I see you have removed. It is a heated seat outlet, wire colors are Orange/Green and Blue.

The second is a diagnostics connector, normally hiding in the the tiny space behind  battery and the rear fender.  The cables are thinner and colors are Green/Blue and White/Blue.

If there's 12v on it only when the key is on, I suggest this one's for the heated seat.
I removed my seat today and I agree with Dave, I believe its for a heated seat connection. They are somewhat heavy gauge wire which would be needed for the seat heaters. My wires looked to be Blue and Yellow/Green. If it is a seat heater connection it would have to be fused and I was going to tell you to remove the fuse for the seat heater and see if your 12 volt supply went away, but I can not find any fuse marked seat heater only heated grips. A little more research is needed or ask your dealer. :BEER:
Title: Re: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: CBJoe on April 04, 2015, 07:59:50 PM
There's two plugs hanging around this area.  The first one normally attaches to the battery cover, which I see you have removed. It is a heated seat outlet, wire colors are Orange/Green and Blue.

The second is a diagnostics connector, normally hiding in the the tiny space behind  battery and the rear fender.  The cables are thinner and colors are Green/Blue and White/Blue.

If there's 12v on it only when the key is on, I suggest this one's for the heated seat.

Ding Ding :)  We have a winner.  It's connector #33 on the Wiring Diagram.  "Heated Saddle Socket".  This is fused with the #6 Auxiliary fuse. 

http://www.thisoldtractor.com/mg_manuals/wiring_diagram_california_1400.pdf

Thanks folks, it was bugging me.

Cheers, Joe
Title: Re: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: CBJoe on April 04, 2015, 08:07:50 PM
At the moment, I see no reason (since I'm not going to use a heated seat) that I cant use this connector for an accessory plug since It's basically a fused 12V connection.

Unless there is already a better plug and play option out there for phone and GPS charging.

 

Title: Re: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: ibis1 on April 04, 2015, 08:28:22 PM
That should be plenty of current (watts) to do what you want. Glad you got it figured out. :BEER:
Title: Re: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: Abbienormal on April 05, 2015, 08:59:25 AM
Under the front tank cover is a GPS connection supplied by Guzzi for the TomTom GPS.  An adapter plug can be made for the Garmin.  It is ziptied down in that mass of wires under there.
Title: Re: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: segesta on April 05, 2015, 10:44:41 AM
Wait, the 2015s have a heated seat option?!
Title: Re: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: Vasco DG on April 05, 2015, 02:27:43 PM
It's been an option from day one.

Pete
Title: Re: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: vizir on July 03, 2020, 06:02:50 AM
Hello,
I'm a new owner with a 1400 Cali touring 2018 .
Do you know where are located the plugs for heated grips ?
Many thanks
Vizir
Title: Re: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: blu guzz on July 03, 2020, 06:12:02 AM
i used mine to plug in the battery tender.  charged the bike just fine.
Title: Re: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: Dave Swanson on July 03, 2020, 06:23:06 AM
Hello,
I'm a new owner with a 1400 Cali touring 2018 .
Do you know where are located the plugs for heated grips ?
Many thanks
Vizir

Vizir,  2018 1400s do not have a factory heated grip option.  Your consolation prize is a more easily adjusted cruise control.  To add heated grips you will need to pursue the aftermarket.


And welcome to WG.  Please take a moment to introduce yourself in the introductions thread. 
Title: Re: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: Kiwi_Roy on July 03, 2020, 06:49:20 AM
HEATED SEATS! sheesh  :evil:
Title: Re: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: vizir on November 13, 2020, 09:41:24 AM
Hello Dave,
Finally, I'v mounted oxford touring model heated grip on my 2018 cali touring, and every thing is ok .
Just to sand down the right handle on the bike , and you can use the original wiring of the bike, and even the small switnh on the left handle, and you see the 3 levels on the dash board.
Vizir
Title: Re: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: Tom on November 13, 2020, 01:26:59 PM
We solar heated the whole state.  See my tag line.   :grin: :grin:  Good to hear you were able to figure it out.  My immediate thoughts....could be used to plug in accessories BUT check to see when power is present.
Title: Re: California 1400 Custom - What is this 12V Plug For?
Post by: blu guzz on November 13, 2020, 03:54:13 PM
i used mine on the 1400 and now on the v85 to plug in the battery charger.  Worked fine.