GDL39 Power Cable
 

I want to get ships power to my new Garmin GDL39 and Blue Tooth data to my Garmin 796. Garmin only sells a combination power/data cable. Does anyone know if just a power cable is available. The trick is the usb type connector at the GDL39.

Hello Brablec,

Page 5-6 of the GDL 39 manual identifies the GDL 39 to Cigarette Lighter Power Cable 010-11686-60 if you wish to use a CLA for power.

If this isn't what you were after, please let us know.

Thanks,
Steve

Ah, yes I see now, but is it available without the cigarette lighter plug or would it be ok to cut the plug off to gain access to the wires so I can hard wire to ships power?

Bare wire cable
 

I think this is what you want just dont hook up anything to the data wires http://www.chiefaircraft.com/pilot-s...-11686-40.html

Hello Brablec,

Rather than buy a CLA cable and cut the end off, we would recommend you use the power/data cable and just not use the data connection.

The power data cable (P/N 010-11686-40) is designed for installations with a permanent connection to aircraft power.

Thanks,
Steve

Thanks for the help folks. I have got the picture now and have ordered the part

Just a quick question before I install my new GDL 39 with a 696 and Dynon HS-34. I plan to use the pass through serial connection but need to know if the pass through works with the GDL 39 turned off? Thanks.

-John

Hello John,

The serial pass through feature of the GDL39/696 only works when both devices are operating.

Thanks,
Steve

Thanks. I think I'll try it Bluetooth only (via IPAD or android) at first.

-John

Steve, GdL39 is working via Bluetooth to the iPad. I wired a Garmin data cable today (pins too tiny to make one!) nothing appeared on the 696. Does Bluetooth need to be turned off to use the hard wired data?