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Throbbing-Twin
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Topic: EFI flashing on dash while riding.Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 18:03 |
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Ok so here's my latest problem. Been riding the bike all week with no problems since I gave it a mini service last weekend. Rode to work today all is well. Bike stands outside work all day in the never ending high winds and torrential rain. Finish work so start the bike up and it starts immediately so get the usual instant grin of satisfaction. Ride approx 200 yards and look down to find EFI flashing it right hand display. Didn't notice it when I started the bike and bike was riding fine. Tugged the clutch lever and blipped the throttle and my temp display comes back. A few seconds later and EFI is flashing in display again so pulled clutch and blipped her again and hey presto temp display is back. Happened loads of times on my way home and continued for the entire journey. Got home and parked up and left her running while chaining her down for the night and constantly checking dash and no EFI display atall. Could it be just the damp. I know a little about how some ECU's store fault codes and some don't but that knowledge is from working on cars. I have seen somewhere that the RSV has a self diagnostic system but before I pull the bike appart if it ever stops raining. Does the ECU store the faults or only show current faults as now it seems to be ok so would the fault still show. Also how easy is it to use or work the self test and does anybody have any suggestions as only happened today after being out in the wind and rain all day.
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Spoonz
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Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 18:11 |
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There is an air temp sensor in the left ducting to the air box. Washing and really bad rain can get in there and cause problems for the connections. If the ecu loses the signal it throws an efi warning.
Try cleaning the connectors and coating them in Vaseline or similar to stop the water getting back in. A good tip for long standing periods in winter is to stick a rag or old sock in the left air duct to stop frost or water etc from getting in.
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Throbbing-Twin
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Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 18:29 |
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Cheers for the tip. Another piece of information that will add to reliability. Its little tips like that that really are priceless to a new RSV owner like myself. Keep them coming guys.
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Mooro
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Posted: 31 Jan 2014 at 18:38 |
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Or drive really really fast and dry it out
![]() LOL, i get that one also once in a while and Mister spoonz has also gained me with more info Ta all
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Throbbing-Twin
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Posted: 07 Feb 2014 at 17:58 |
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And its back again doing the same as before. Still not had the bike long enough to give her a name but EFFY springs to mind lol. Must try this diagnostic mode soon.
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Spoonz
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Posted: 07 Feb 2014 at 19:02 |
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Have you checked that sensor I mentioned ? Any sign of stuttering when the efi flashes ?
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Throbbing-Twin
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Posted: 07 Feb 2014 at 19:48 |
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Checked the sensor and made sure plug and socket was dry before smearing with Vaseline and refitting. Also drowned the clutch lever micro switch in wd40 and clicked it about a million times lol but problem is still occurring as per the original post.
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Throbbing-Twin
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Posted: 07 Feb 2014 at 19:49 |
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Oh and no stuttering. Seems to run fine and pull well.
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Spoonz
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Posted: 07 Feb 2014 at 19:53 |
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The reason I asked is the side stand switch can be another cause. They often get neglected as in the dirt spray. If they act up they can cut injector power as part of the safety circuit. Usually you get a stutter though.
Might be worth checking and cleaning it as much as you can.
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Posted: 07 Feb 2014 at 20:02 |
Will sort of try and check that tomorrow. Sort of because my bike doesn't have one fitted lol. Assume its been bypassed somehow at some point. Any ideas where I might find the connector its supposed to be plugged in to. |
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Posted: 07 Feb 2014 at 20:10 |
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Might be tucked up around the batt tray somewhere.
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Posted: 07 Feb 2014 at 20:16 |
Cool. Will try get to it at the weekend unless the predicted storm blows my bike away. Feeling a bit worried as its wobbling already lol. |
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