I've been putting this project off for years after learning in 2015 that the stock 200i 12 V socket has a weak fuse, low grade wiring and it is difficult to replace the fuse. The project went just like all my projects . . . all down hill! By the time that the front cover had to be separated into two pieces I was ready to give up. The silicone spray, "butter" knife trick, prying and tugging all failed me. I hadn't broken anything, yet! After a little meditation I recalled that the real objective was to snake two 12 gauge wires from the glove compartment area to the battery box. The inside of the glove box already has two plastic cover panels. So instead of mounting the new socket behind the glove box, I installed it in the glove box. I also installed a new fuse and fuse holding in the glove box so that I have easy access if the fuse ever needs to be replaced. The twin USB ports on the low voltage plug gives me the option of powering or charging two devices at a time.
The moral of the story: Consider seriously what your wife says when she says leave the scooter alone. The GPS can't be read in the daylight especially when wearing sunglasses. And the smartphone is only checked occasionally but I normally forget to bring it. With a 5 amp fuse, there is no limit as to how many devices I could fry before the fuse blows. But I certainly won't spend more money to buy to lower amperage fuse!
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