Quinton Posted February 27 Posted February 27 Connected usb powered heated grips to a switch live on my rear brake lever and it is somehow bypassing the heat controller switch , which means it’s red hot in 30seconds and has no way of being turned off unless I turn the bike off. The question I have is … they have never been as hot as they currently are ! And seem to be getting hotter. Have I ballsed something up here. And why would it be bypassing the temperature controller on/off switch? Please help.Honda Forza 125 2022 is the scooter. Quote
Simon Davey Posted February 27 Posted February 27 So, it sounds like the wire that you have connected to the brake lever live (not a great idea anyhoo) should be the wire that goes to the grip from the controller. The controller should be connected to a fused wire from the battery via a USB port. 1 Quote
Quinton Posted February 27 Author Posted February 27 Yep. I’ve connected a 5v accessory to a 12v supply lol. Feel like a right pleb. Safely disconnected now . I’ll find another way . Thanks for the quick response 2 Quote
Simon Davey Posted February 27 Posted February 27 40 minutes ago, Quinton said: Yep. I’ve connected a 5v accessory to a 12v supply lol. Feel like a right pleb. Safely disconnected now . I’ll find another way . Thanks for the quick response No problem. Quote
RideWithStyles Posted February 28 Posted February 28 13 hours ago, Quinton said: Yep. I’ve connected a 5v accessory to a 12v supply lol. Feel like a right pleb. Safely disconnected now . I’ll find another way . Thanks for the quick response 13 hours ago, Hairsy said: Toasty! 1 Quote
husoi Posted February 28 Posted February 28 I would definitely use a relay to connect it. The wire to the controller connected to the relay switch. The solenoid will be connected to the ignition to make sure it won't go on of the bike is off. The other side of the relay switch connects directly to the battery through a fuse. The second connector of the solenoid goes to ground (frame). 2 Quote
Tinkicker Posted February 28 Posted February 28 At least the magic smoke didn't all leak out. 1 2 Quote
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