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sapest

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2016AE with about 50k miles-
Not long after the brake switch and transmission recall was completed, I noticed the Cruise Control would turn on, but not set.
First theories were bad switch, crushed wire, or something else to do with the transmission work.
The bike passed all the diagnostics. Many heads scratched.
Much work and parts swapping later, no joy.
Yamaha Canada finally suggested ECU replacement.
First ECU lost in the Dec floods and storms that paralyzed BC.

Second ECU installed, and again, without success.
While staring at the bike, tech saw this - (looking from left side)
cruise 2022d.jpg
and found this inside the sheath-
cruise 2022c.jpg
This wire terminates at the clutch switch.
cruise 2022b.jpg

Thank goodness for Yamaha Extended Warranty (which expired while in the midst of this repair)

-Steve
 
There was much surprise when this was discovered. The bike has 50k miles, not 250K. There was talk of blaming the handlebar risers, and therefore making it my problem and my bill. My dealer fought the good fight for me.
If there is a silver lining, I now have a 0 miles ECU installed. ;)
-Steve
 
2016AE with about 50k miles-
Not long after the brake switch and transmission recall was completed, I noticed the Cruise Control would turn on, but not set.
First theories were bad switch, crushed wire, or something else to do with the transmission work.
The bike passed all the diagnostics. Many heads scratched.
Much work and parts swapping later, no joy.
Yamaha Canada finally suggested ECU replacement.
First ECU lost in the Dec floods and storms that paralyzed BC.

Second ECU installed, and again, without success.
While staring at the bike, tech saw this - (looking from left side)
View attachment 1197
and found this inside the sheath-
View attachment 1198
This wire terminates at the clutch switch.
View attachment 1199

Thank goodness for Yamaha Extended Warranty (which expired while in the midst of this repair)

-Steve
Great info.. thanks
 
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