Adding a Garmin Power Switch

[Pat-Ard]

Hi folks,

in addition to the Overhead Switches I planned adding a Garmin Power Switch. But now I stumbled across a warning in the manual:

Does this mean that an installation is not recommended because of the installed Smart Pass?

Best
Patrick

 

[Eric]

Hi folks,

in addition to the Overhead Switches I planned adding a Garmin Power Switch. But now I stumbled across a warning in the manual:
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Does this mean that an installation is not recommended because of the installed Smart Pass?

Best
Patrick

It says smart charging system, not smart pass. BUT surely most manufacturers new vehicles have smart charging systems these days. I thought that was introduced circa 7-8 years ago as an emissions gimmick

 

[anand]

While it may technically say that, virtually every modern vehicle has a "smart" alternator at this point; so if it is marketed for vehicles (it is, and much more so lately as their "off road" and overland products are really taking off), it will work fine