BMW R1200GS & F800GS Fuel Pump Controller Bypass Cable
What riders say
I have owned a 2006 R1200GS since new. Purchased your fuel pump controller bypass cable back in 2009 and stored it under my seat since then. I have 90,000 miles on my motorcycle. The original fuel pump controller was replaced under a BMW recall a few years ago with an "improved" version. Guess what?? Yup, the better replacement controller failed a week ago. I self diagnosed the failure on the side of the road. I forgot exactly how your product worked so I fired up my smart phone and watched the YouTube video on the side of the road. 15 minutes later I was thundering down the road again. Saved a whole lot of hassle. Got me home so I could go on the web and order a new BMW fuel pump controller. Thank for making this product!
BMW R1200GS & F800GS Fuel Pump Controller Bypass Cable
On many 2005 to 2017 BMW motorcycles, the fuel pump controller can fail because of water getting in or a design flaw that limits heat sinking, leaving you stranded. This bypass cable powers the fuel pump from the accessory socket, skipping the failed controller, so you can get back on the road. It is a temporary fix until you replace the controller. Built with 16 gauge wire and soldered joints. If you ride in remote areas, this cable could save your life.
Fits these BMW motorcycles
- R1200GS and R1200GS Adventure
- R1200RT
- R1200ST
- R1200R
- F800GS and F800GSA
- F650GS twin
Model years 2005 to 2017.
Before you need it: wire the accessory socket for 10 amps
The fuel pump draws 7 amps. The stock accessory socket on some models is limited to 5 amps (on 2007 and earlier BMWs), which trips the CANbus virtual fuse. Connect the accessory socket directly to the battery, with a 10 amp fuse on the positive wire. To install the cable at the fuel pump, carry a T-20 Torx socket in your tool kit.
How to install the bypass cable
- Remove the left side gas tank cover.
- Remove the black fuel pump cover.
- With a small flat screw driver, pry open the retaining clip and remove the power to the fuel pump controller.
- With a torx ratchet socket, size T-20 remove the screws that are holding the fuel pump controller to the top of the fuel pump.
- On the rear screw, I found it easier to use a torx T-20 screw driver.
- With a small screw driver pry up the fuel pump controller. Look inside and you'll see the BLUE connector.
- Use your screwdriver to squeeze the tabs on the blue connector to make it easier to remove.
- Take your fuel bypass pump cable and align the connector to the top of the fuel pump connector and connect it.
- Insert the Powerlet connector into your accessory socket.
- Start the bike.
- Tuck the cable under the side covers, so that it's out of the way.
- You're back on the road.
What riders say
I have owned a 2006 R1200GS since new. Purchased your fuel pump controller bypass cable back in 2009 and stored it under my seat since then. I have 90,000 miles on my motorcycle. The original fuel pump controller was replaced under a BMW recall a few years ago with an "improved" version. Guess what?? Yup, the better replacement controller failed a week ago. I self diagnosed the failure on the side of the road. I forgot exactly how your product worked so I fired up my smart phone and watched the YouTube video on the side of the road. 15 minutes later I was thundering down the road again. Saved a whole lot of hassle. Got me home so I could go on the web and order a new BMW fuel pump controller. Thank for making this product!