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Troubleshooting
My Garmin PowerSwitch will not stay connected
• Verify the Garmin PowerSwitch device is receiving power.
• Verify that Bluetooth
®
technology is enabled on your paired navigation device or smartphone.
• Move the navigation device or smartphone closer to your Garmin PowerSwitch device.
• Verify that your vehicle's battery is supplying at least 12 V of power.
The Garmin PowerSwitch device turns off all outputs automatically to preserve your vehicle's battery if it is
receiving less than 11 V of power (My accessories are not receiving power, page 14).
My accessories are not receiving power
• Verify the Garmin PowerSwitch device is receiving power from the vehicle battery.
• Verify that your vehicle's battery is supplying at least 12 V of power.
The Garmin PowerSwitch device turns off all outputs automatically to preserve your vehicle's battery if it is
receiving less than 11 V of power. Outputs turn back on when the device detects more than 12 V of power.
• Verify that all electrical connections are secure and will not come loose while operating the vehicle.
• Verify that each connected accessory draws less than 30 A.
If an accessory draws more than 30 A, the device turns off that output automatically.
• Verify that the total system load is less than 100 A.
If the device detects a system load of more than 100 A, it turns off all outputs automatically.
• Inspect all electrical connections for an electrical short circuit.
Can I mount the device in an engine compartment?
You can mount the device in an engine compartment as long as the temperature of the engine compartment
does not exceed 85°C (185°F) . Do not mount the device near a turbocharger or an exhaust manifold.
Can the device get wet?
The device is designed to operate in wet conditions, and it can be submerged for limited periods of time.
Always operate the device in accordance with the water rating listed in the device specifications (Garmin
PowerSwitch Specifications, page 14). Submerging the device in water for prolonged periods of time may
cause corrosion on the electrical contacts.
Device Information
Garmin PowerSwitch Specifications
Dimensions (D x W x H) 75 x 125 x 32 mm (2.95 x 4.92 x 1.26 in.)
Operating temperature range From -25° to 85°C (from -13° to 185°F)
Wireless frequency 2.4 GHz @ 10 dBm
Power input From 12 to 16 V using the included vehicle power cable.
Maximum accessory output 30 A
Maximum system output 100 A
Current draw with all outputs off 3 mA
Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7
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The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
14 Troubleshooting
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