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AIRHEAD#124 · Jan 8, 2009

Power failure on Hwy; engine cut off; Hazard & hi beam lights on dash & gas; pulled off road to check, POWER to dash lights NO Fault on inst. pannel. no lights, horn, starter; after a few minutes restarted, ran great.

Has happened 2 times 2007 with 34,000mi

Started after conn. Heated vest & gloves, which worked fine; have since disconn.

Battery & charging sys, test ok.

Khunajawdge · Jan 8, 2009

AIRHEAD#124 said:
Power failure on Hwy; engine cut off; Hazard & hi beam lights on dash & gas; pulled off road to check, POWER to dash lights NO Fault on inst. pannel. no lights, horn, starter; after a few minutes restarted, ran great.Has happened 2 times 2007 with 34,000mi

Started after conn. Heated vest & gloves, which worked fine; have since disconn.

Battery & charging sys, test ok.

Barrie -

Check all battery terminals and connection to ground. I had this happen once on 58 and it was a loose ground connection.

best,

MikeYork5 · Jan 8, 2009

Ignition switch?

terrysig · Jan 8, 2009

give the ignition wire a jiggle and see if you can reproduce it with the bike running but not riding. if suspect the next step would be to tear into it. but jiggle first.

my 07 did it when the sidestand switch got corroded which road junk. once i disabled it was fine.

Foxhuntr · Jan 8, 2009

Sorry to hear that you're having problems, Barrie. Keep me updated on what you find out.

Rick

happyPuppy · Jan 8, 2009

I would report it to Yamaha and perhaps adding it to the ignition system investigation, let them figure it out , so many things can cause it

Canadian FJR · Jan 9, 2009

Sounds like the ignition switch. That's how mine started.

Canadian FJR

zorkler · Jan 9, 2009

I agree ignition switch check it out before your out 200 miles from home and it goes .

AIRHEAD#124 · Jan 9, 2009

Problem Fixed :yahoo: I hope :dribble:

Talked to Mechanic & was told that if your VOLTAGE DROPS BELOW 12.4 your Engine will SHUT DOWN; until battery recovery.

Then will operate normaly (after you disconnect accesories)

Had 2 leads off Battery 1 for charger & new one for heated gear.(leads were run from battery down faring & up NEAR ENGINE)

After time HEAT broke down leads & added Draw from using HEATED Gear; LOWERED VOLTAGE & ENGINE QUIT

Now I have ONLY 1 lead (heated gear) from battery box AVOIDING engine area & exposed to Cold Air

Yes I've had the IGNITION replaced; had power to INST. Guages but no VOLTAGE TO START :UNTIL BATTERY RECOVERED 2-5 minutes :angry2:

AIRHEAD#124 · Jan 23, 2009

Lost POWER again while Riding. Engine shutdown; no power; inst: Flashing Gas guage;light on High Beam & hazard on.

Called local Dealer & Truck & trailer dispatched to pick me up. Fault Still on at Dealer ; Dealer is working with YAMAHA to

TROUBLE SHOOT Problem; will update link when (if ever) I get my BIKE back.

Losing Conifidence : May have to look into ANOTHER BIKE :angry2:

Had IGNATION changed earlier; could this be again?? But this time has LIGHTS on Inst. & flashing Gas guage.

Thank Goodness I was not in Danger in these Power Losses, BUT I'M LOSING FAITH in my FJR :angry:

Now using my BMW R100RT (1990) & loving the SIMPLER Life :yahoo:

Shane Stump · Jan 24, 2009

AIRHEAD#124 said:
Lost POWER again while Riding. Engine shutdown; no power; inst: Flashing Gas guage;light on High Beam & hazard on.
Called local Dealer & Truck & trailer dispatched to pick me up. Fault Still on at Dealer ; Dealer is working with YAMAHA to

TROUBLE SHOOT Problem; will update link when (if ever) I get my BIKE back.

Losing Conifidence : May have to look into ANOTHER BIKE :angry2:

Had IGNATION changed earlier; could this be again?? But this time has LIGHTS on Inst. & flashing Gas guage.

Thank Goodness I was not in Danger in these Power Losses, BUT I'M LOSING FAITH in my FJR :angry:

Now using my BMW R100RT (1990) & loving the SIMPLER Life :yahoo:

Airhead,

Sounds like the electrical problems I have been having with my 2006 AE!

I am SERIOUSLY thinking about replacing the FJR with a BMW 1300 GT when they are available. I can get all the farkles I want like cruise control / heated etc. installed at the factory and not have to worry about this problem.... just other problems :blink: !

Best Regards,

Shane

slapnpop · Jan 24, 2009

Several people above have already told you to check the ignition switch. There is an open recall on '06 or '09 models because of a faulty ignition switch that will cause the engine to die and not re-start. There are two seperate circuits, so it's possible for part of the electrical system (dash) to work while other parts don't (engine management, etc).

It's easy to "lose faith" in a machine when you let problems linger and don't check all the options.

dcarver · Jan 24, 2009

Sorry to hear of your troubles Barry. My bet is the switch is failing again.

Did you take the bike to a factory dealer?

AIRHEAD#124 · Jan 24, 2009

Dealer is replacing ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS :yahoo: Thankyou "Y E S" ins:

Shane Stump · Jan 24, 2009

AIRHEAD#124 said:
Dealer is replacing ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS :yahoo: Thankyou "Y E S" ins:

Did Yes give you any **** about your accessories? They seem to be the focal point on my bike's problems!

Best Regards,

Shane

AIRHEAD#124 · Jan 25, 2009

Shane Stump said:
AIRHEAD#124 said:

Dealer is replacing ENTIRE WIRING HARNESS :yahoo: Thankyou "Y E S" ins:

Click to expand...

Did Yes give you any **** about your accessories? They seem to be the focal point on my bike's problems!

Best Regards,

Shane

NOT YET :angry: But I wouldn't be surprised <_< But I think my Local Dealer is fighting a Good fight for me

ponyfool · Jan 25, 2009

Just to clarify, this is NOT an ignition switch issue if there is ANY power to other accessories, such as the dash lights, etc.

un4gvn · Jan 26, 2009

Guys, I am starting to see a lot of 06-07s come into the shop with this problem (work at a Yamaha dealer). What I have found is there is a coupler where several grounds come together on the wiring harness (actually there are several of them). Anyways. if the tank is propped up with the t bar and heat shield removed the connector that I have seen fail is located in the far left corner. Below the frame rail, and near the cooling line that goes thru the valve cover. Usually the connector is melted, and the primary ground is lost, causing current to travel through other circuits to ground. Hence the crazy flaser and high beam indicator lights that usually illuminate.

Capt. Bob · Jan 26, 2009

un4gvn said:
Guys, I am starting to see a lot of 06-07s come into the shop with this problem (work at a Yamaha dealer). What I have found is there is a coupler where several grounds come together on the wiring harness (actually there are several of them). Anyways. if the tank is propped up with the t bar and heat shield removed the connector that I have seen fail is located in the far left corner. Below the frame rail, and near the cooling line that goes thru the valve cover. Usually the connector is melted, and the primary ground is lost, causing current to travel through other circuits to ground. Hence the crazy flaser and high beam indicator lights that usually illuminate.

This is a first for me.

I've never seen this on the forum before. Anyone?

(don't you just love camera phones) :blink:

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