tallpaul
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Please can anyone identify the purpose of the two connectors that are located under the rider's seat? I have circled them in the picture. I have a gen2 ES if that helps.
Dang it. Maybe someone else can help us identify them then? I don't recognize them as a standard aux pin, which is why I'm so curious.No, I didn't follow it up. I asked as it is good to know what spare connections are for. Sometimes they can be good sources of auxiliary power or to make fitting security devices easier. In this case I'm not certain but diagnostic ports seems the likely use. I don't think OBD was used on my year of bike (2016).
I too have them. It would be nice to know what they are used for. I am looking for the triangular 3 pin connector, described on other posts, but been unable to find it. Found the 4 pin one, but not the 3. Anyone know if the 2016 ES model still have the 3 pin connector?Dang it. Maybe someone else can help us identify them then? I don't recognize them as a standard aux pin, which is why I'm so curious.
If it's anything like the Gen 1, the triangular 3-pin plug is in the electrical area on the right side of the bike, up front near the tool kit. If you happen to be looking for a plug to tap it, I have a ton and can send you a set via lettermailI too have them. It would be nice to know what they are used for. I am looking for the triangular 3 pin connector, described on other posts, but been unable to find it. Found the 4 pin one, but not the 3. Anyone know if the 2016 ES model still have the 3 pin connector?
Looked for the damn connector for last 2 days without finding it! So frustrating! I was just looking into a switched +12V to connect the relays for heated gear. I guess I will have to use the power outlet wire. I was curious if anyone else with 2016 ES ran into the same issue (not finding the 3 pin connector)If it's anything like the Gen 1, the triangular 3-pin plug is in the electrical area on the right side of the bike, up front near the tool kit. If you happen to be looking for a plug to tap it, I have a ton and can send you a set via lettermail
Check out this thread:Looked for the damn connector for last 2 days without finding it! So frustrating! I was just looking into a switched +12V to connect the relays for heated gear. I guess I will have to use the power outlet wire. I was curious if anyone else with 2016 ES ran into the same issue (not finding the 3 pin connector)
I know this is an old, revived thread but you can use google to search the yamahasupertenere.com site:Please can anyone identify the purpose of the two connectors that are located under the rider's seat? I have circled them in the picture. I have a gen2 ES if that helps.
Hi there. Thank you very much for the info. The problem is that I've tried everything suggested and still not found the connector (boots, behind harness, name it). I've looked at a lot of pictures and some videos to see all the hidden places where it could be, but still didn't find it. I will try again over the weekend. Thank you again. I will post the results.Check out this thread:
2014+ Aux Plugs/Electrics vs Other Models | Yamaha Super Tenere Forum
Scroll down to Reply #14, the first picture. You will see the 4-pin and the 3-pin connectors.
Go on to page 2, Reply #34. In this picture you can see the black boot, just above the voltmeter probe to the right of the battery.
The 2 connectors should be inside that boot. (There are 2 boots that look the same so you may need to check both of them)
The boot may be buried in some of the wiring harnesses, that's why some people find these hard to find.
Once you find the connectors, notice they are plugged in to a blank female connector (no terminals or wires) that will need to be removed.
Hi there. Thank you very much for the info. The problem is that I've tried everything suggested and still not found the connector (boots, behind harness, name it). I've looked at a lot of pictures and some videos to see all the hidden places where it could be, but still didn't find it. I will try again over the weekend. Thank you again. I will post the results.
Thanks Eric. I will look into the matter. I will try to post a videoThe end of the harness with the 3 pin white connector is usually taped back on the main harness in that area. You typically need to cut the tape to pull it out. As previously said, it will have a blank end, not be an open connector. It's usually tucked behind other wiring or a component.