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FALCONSEYE

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I purchased one of these : JACO SmartPro Digital Tire Inflator Pump - Premium 12V Portable Air Compressor - 100 PSI.

I hooked it up to the power outlet, but it doesn't want to run. However, it runs fine when I hook it up to my car.

Is there any way to use this with the tenere?

Thanks
 
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It MUST have a power lead from the battery that is separate from the power outlet. The power outlet is 3A and the compressors draw 5-7A. If you put a heavier fuse in for the existing power outlet you will probably melt the wire, which is sized for a max 3A load. That wire also is bundled with wires you don't want to have damaged.
 
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The fuse is in the box under the right side panel. I'm assuming the compressor has a cigarette lighter connector, since you tried to use the dash port. Basically, you need to add a port directly to the battery (with a fuse). You could wire up a pair of alligator clips so you can clip directly to the battery terminals with the other end being a cigarette jack. You could also simply clip the plug off of the compressor cable, and wire up a pair of alligator clips directly (again, putting an appropriate fuse in line on the positive side).
 
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It turns out there are 2 spare fuses. What a pleasant surprise that was! Love you Yamaha! Took the spare 3Amp and replaced the blown one. The auxiliary DC jack works now.

@AVGeek, Thanks. I will look up how to implement your suggested solutions. I never messed with the electronics before.
 
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