2008 K25 R1200GSA error code 24153 ABS coding error (variant coding)

[Spreaders1963]

Hi All, I have replaced the instrument cluster with a used part with less KMs than the original and get fault code 37685 (BMS-KP and KOMBI mileage discrepancy) which I could live with. 

However, the ABS warning lamp is now permanently on and I get fault code 24153 (ABS variant coding error).  All other ABS tests are OK.

The warning lamp flashes (as normal) after a reset, but remains on after ignition is turned off/on.  The autoscan report from before replacing the cluster does not show fault 24153.  Is 24153 caused by the replacement of the cluster or could it be coincidentally a fault with the ABS?   

Am I right in suspecting that only the dealer can update the ABS variant, same as with correcting the mileage discrepancy fault?

Many thanks, Andrew (Singapore)

[WayneC]

The dash assemblies & BMSKP store ODO,VIN & Vehicle Order info, there is a routine in the Dealer System to correct ODO msmath issues. GS911 will show the VO stored in each of the dash & BMSKP, You would need to look at the Vehicle Order differences between BMSKP & Dash to understand the ABS lamp issue & I am not certain if there will be any solution, in either the Dealer system or GS911 coding, I am aware of people simply disabling the ABS display

[Spreaders1963]

Thank you Wayne, much appreciated.

The authorized dealer here will not do anything other than install a new cluster, and I'm not going to fork-out >SGD$2,000.  The only differences between the original and used parts are the 'Factory I-Level' and 'Actual I-Level' figures for each cluster - whatever they mean.

Do you (or anyone) know if with this coding fault 24153 and the ABS warning light 'on', the ABS is actually disabled?  The GS-911 real time scope shows the ABS enabled (1.0) with the ABS switch off (0.0).  I have tried hard braking at low speeds but I find it difficult to judge whether the ABS is working.  My gut suggests it is disabled because it is ignoring the wheel speed sensors.

How can the ABS warning light be deactivated?  I could not find anything on the GS-911.

Many thanks in advance, Andrew

[WayneC]

Andrew, ECU's are matched to VINs as part of antitheft agreements between Mfr's/Insurance Co's/Govts around the world a long time ago as part of minimising vehicle theft & stolen parts markets

You are not looking at the VO information in the GS911 Autoscan, that gives the starting point for understanding the ABS issue, you click  to expand the info on screen to see the details & the difference between your bike & the donor bike dash

Re the iLevel info, that is the overall firmware level (Integration Level) for the bike, ie the date of the firmware revision level when the bike left the factory (Factory I-Level) & the date of the last firmware update done by a dealer (Actual I-Level')

A mismatch between the iLevel of your bike & the donor bike can cause issues along with any actual firmware difference between the bikes, the firmware revision/model is in the Autoscan report for you to see, post a full Autoscan with the VO's expanded to show the details

You have also not mentioned anything re the model/yearVIN of the donor bike the replacement dash came from

Re the fault codes, if your PC is internet connected when you are doing the Autoscans you can clock on the fault code No's & GS99 will get fault code information & explanation from the Hexcode servers

You should also be able to use Service Functions to test the ABS then using real time logging to GS911 internal SD card to record the operation of ABS while riding & download the file to PC for analysis back at home later