Gumby
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Went to start the bike...no go, did oil change yesterday and all was fine. The number 19 was on the LCD so I think that is the code I need. HELP!
If the bike is in neutral, the state of the side-stand switch should not matter.Error code 19: Open circuit is detected in the input line from the sidestand switch to the ECU.
I can tell you I had the side stand up, kill switch was off, in neutral or in gear with clutch pulled in the engine would just turn over and no start. When I get home I will clean the contact on the side stand and spray some contact cleaner into the ingintion switch. Hope that is all that is wrong.If the bike is in neutral, the state of the side-stand switch should not matter.Error code 19: Open circuit is detected in the input line from the sidestand switch to the ECU.
If the bike is in gear, the bike will not start with the sidestand switch down, even with the clutch pulled in.
With the side stand up, the bike will start when in gear only if the clutch is pulled in.
All of the above is for normal operation. The signal from the starter safety relay does go through the second set of contacts in the ignition switch, so pay attention to what zorlac said above.
Here's the key: If the kill switch is turned off, or the sidestand is down (or the switch is FUBAR) and the bike is in neutral the starter will not turn over the engine.
If the switch contacts are hosed like zorlac's the starter will turn but the bike will not start and you'll get the "19"
I am sorry did not mean to double click...how do you delete?If the bike is in neutral, the state of the side-stand switch should not matter.Error code 19: Open circuit is detected in the input line from the sidestand switch to the ECU.
If the bike is in gear, the bike will not start with the sidestand switch down, even with the clutch pulled in.
With the side stand up, the bike will start when in gear only if the clutch is pulled in.
All of the above is for normal operation. The signal from the starter safety relay does go through the second set of contacts in the ignition switch, so pay attention to what zorlac said above.
Here's the key: If the kill switch is turned off, or the sidestand is down (or the switch is FUBAR) and the bike is in neutral the starter will not turn over the engine.
If the switch contacts are hosed like zorlac's the starter will turn but the bike will not start and you'll get the "19"
I can tell you I had the side stand up, kill switch was off, in neutral or in gear with clutch pulled in the engine would just turn over and no start. When I get home I will clean the contact on the side stand and spray some contact cleaner into the ingintion switch. Hope that is all that is wrong.
Lets start with that and see. I am hoping for a cheap fix. My GL 1800 just had the tranny go south, so 2700.00 repair on that. Love the FJR, it is my primary mode of transportation. I live 50 miles or so from work, the gas savings on the FJR over my Tacoma is great. So thanks and off to get some contact cleanerI can tell you I had the side stand up, kill switch was off, in neutral or in gear with clutch pulled in the engine would just turn over and no start. When I get home I will clean the contact on the side stand and spray some contact cleaner into the ingintion switch. Hope that is all that is wrong.
If the starter motor will turn the engine over, don't waste any time with the sidestand switch. If that was messed up it wouldn't spin the starter. You can prove that by putting the sidestand down and put the bike in gear and see that the starter is then inhibited.
The code 19 is already telling you that the ECU isn't seeing the sidestand / neutral switches. But the fact that the starter will run tells you that the neutral switch is enabling the starter safety relay. Clean the ignition switch. That is the most likely place the ground signal is getting lost.
Available in most automotive centers? If not point me in the right direction."off to get some contact cleaner"
FWIW, the Pro Gold I mentioned in the other thread is a little more than run of the mill contact cleaner.
Damn man, there's a clicky link in the other thread. :dribble:
Remember psycho killer lyrics by the talking heads..."say something once, why say it again?"Ummmm, that rep meter is meaningless to me. :lol::huh: Didn't see that before.
Why didn't you just say that you can get it at Rat Shack?
BTW - It wasn't me that dinged you on that post. I don't roll like that.
Since you're in FL with its corrosive environment maybe an annual spritz is in order?I guess embedded links in the text aren't the way to go I've had other people miss them too, sorry.Sorry missed it but I thank you and hope this works. Have a great weekend.Damn man, there's a clicky link in the other thread. :dribble:
All is well, it worked fired right up and will add it to the PM schedule on my FJR. Now do you fix transmissions on GL1800's?Since your're in FL with its corrosive environment maybe an annual spritz is in order?I guess embedded links in the text aren't the way to go I've had other people miss them too, sorry.Sorry missed it but I thank you and hope this works. Have a great weekend.Damn man, there's a clicky link in the other thread. :dribble:
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