CanBus issue

Got any questions about the BMW's R1200RT/R1250RT's onboard audio, Bluetooth or the Electrical system?
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frogor
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CanBus issue

Post by frogor »

Just aquired q Givi top box with brake light and would like to wire it up but have misgivings about tapping into a Can Bus lead. I'm working with a 2021 RT. Can this be done without the extra cost and complexity of an aftermarket CanBus dongle?
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Re: CanBus issue

Post by Randyjaco »

If you look under the pillion seat on the left side of the bike, there is a barrel plug. That is the proper connection. The problem is that the mate to that plug is inobtainium. If you find some aftermarket connectors, you can cobble up a good fix that shouldn't negatively effect the Canbus.
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