CAR VOLTAGES IN THE USA

[Stevie]

Hi Folks

Perhaps a silly question, however ....

Are car voltages in the USA the same as cars in the UK ? My reason for asking is that I intend to use a UK Tom Tom in the USA using an in-car charger to keep it going and am concerned that I might 'fry' my sat nav if US cars work on different voltages to that of my in-car charger ....

Thank you folks.

S

[rojash]

Yes. It would be a bit awkward for car manufactures if they had to produce totally different electrical components for different countries!

[HowardKennitby]

looks like 12V same as here

http://en.wikipedia.o...ki/Automotive_battery

[douglas9401]

The voltage is the same but you may find that your machine isn't configured for use in the US. You may have to puchase the map data from TomTom.

[KJN]

I downloaded US maps and took mine 2 years ago, only problem I found was that due to the highways being so close to each other sometimes, the Satnav got a bit confused, apart from that came in very handy. Go for it and enjoy.

[Stevie]

Thank you all folks for replying ...

S