Garmin compatible 12v Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter for StreetPilot III Deluxe, GPS 60 GPSMap 60C & 60CS, GPS 76, 76CS, 76C, GPS V, etc. (4-pin connector)

by Gilsson Technologies

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00073MP9O
• Item model number: R12V-S
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)

Product Description

Functionally equivalent to Garmin 010-10085-00.

Customer Reviews

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much better than batteries!, January 4, 2007

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Monica Israels "OffroadGirl" (Westminster, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Garmin compatible 12v Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter for StreetPilot III Deluxe, GPS 60 GPSMap 60C & 60CS, GPS 76, 76CS, 76C, GPS V, etc. (4-pin connector) (Electronics)

I had been using my Garmin GPS with batteries for years. I used the rechargeable ones, keeping the cost low. I figured I didn't need the additional cords and hassle of the cigarette lighter power adapter. I purchased one on a whim, and I'm really happy with it. I didn't use the backlighting on the GPS at night before, because of how quickly it would drain the batteries. Now I can use it every minute, and I'm really enjoying my GPS even more. I'm glad I own this product.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works great, but not necessary., September 3, 2009

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J. Currier (Iowa, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Garmin compatible 12v Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter for StreetPilot III Deluxe, GPS 60 GPSMap 60C & 60CS, GPS 76, 76CS, 76C, GPS V, etc. (4-pin connector) (Electronics)

I bought this to use with my Garmin GPSMap 60CSx. It works great, but is a little "clunky" with the huge adapter for the serial cable port. What I found, though, is my phone charger cord for my Motorola phone is the same adapter for the usb data cable for this device. So - I already had a power cord for this GPS. Didn't need this adapter. Either one will power the unit in the car.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have accessory for your 60-series Garmin, August 31, 2010

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L. G. CHARLOT (California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Garmin compatible 12v Cigarette Lighter Power Adapter for StreetPilot III Deluxe, GPS 60 GPSMap 60C & 60CS, GPS 76, 76CS, 76C, GPS V, etc. (4-pin connector) (Electronics)

If you are going to use your Garmin 60 series in your car, with power only and no data connection needed, get this cable. If you are going to use your Garmin 60 in a boat or RV, and connect it to a laptop computer, marine autopilot, or other device requiring a serial data connection, you need to get one of the other Garmin cables that have both power and data connections. These are part numbers 010-10082-00 (power and NMEA-0183 data cable, bare wire ends) or 010-10165-00 (power and RS-232 9-pin D-sub connector).

Technical notes: This cable has built into it (in the lighter plug) a solid-state voltage step-down circuit that drops the vehicle's 12 volts DC to the (I think) 3 volts DC that your Garmin needs. With this in mind, be very careful to not get the plug wet (especially with salt water), or subject it to excessive heat, more than 14 volts, or "dirty" voltage, like from a vehicle with a known defect in the alternator or a bad battery or voltage regulator that is allowing voltage spikes into the car's electrical system. Also, the power supplied from this cable DOES NOT supply any juice to recharge NMIH or Ni-Cad "AA" batteries in the GPS; you need to remove them for recharging in an external charger.

You can also power your 60CX from a USB power cable connected to a computer, or a USB power supply of the kind used to power some cell phones.