In 2012, the new equipment “T-harness cable” (p/n 529035869) was released to power the Skidoo/Lynx electronic modules while the BUDS software is running.

T-harness cable was designed to work with the MPI interface.

On September 2017 BRP distributed the Bulletins for All types of Vehicles  where is said that “BRP strongly recommends the use of the power interface and power supply cables to stabilize the unit voltage when using BUDS1 / BUBDS2 during software updates Vehicle”.

This “Power Interface Kit” is an upgraded version and replaces the T-harness cable.

Power Interface Kit includes:

• Power Interface (p/n 515177223)
  12 V Battery Supply Cable (p/n 529035997)

The power interface and power supply cable allows the connection of a fully charged external battery to provide stable voltage to the unit and BUDS2. Stable voltage is essential to prevent update crashes.

DO NOT use a charger on the battery (unit or external) during software updates.

The power interface and power supply cable connected to external battery can be used for extended diagnostic time.

The power interface with or without the power supply cable will keep the unit powered even if the ignition switch is turned off or the DESS key is removed.

The power interface has a fuse protected voltmeter included and an extra fuse to protect from polarity inversion of the power supply cable.