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General Discussion / Re: Alternator replaced, now have issues with idle

« Last post by botus on March 19, 2024, 11:49:52 PM »

The idle is now quite irregular, and ends up stalling after a while; it recently started with around 2k rpm which then gradually decreased as the bike warmed up until it stalled. Failed to start again without opening the throttle a little.
It seems as though the system can't stabilise itself after the parts were changed or I appear to have missed something after completing the jobs.

Do I need to carry out an adaptations reset with the GS911? On that note, I do have a replacement tps on the way though I'm not sure if this is required.
Also, I've not yet carried out a throttle body synchronisation as I can't get a constant idle. Nor have the O2 sensors been checked or the valve clearances checked.


Many thanks 

its won't be adaptions.....   although real time values of the Engine and check long and short term trims to see how out of whack they look if you want

people like electrics and diagnostics to do the basics but they shouldn't

can't believe but seems MANY owners manage to get the throttle cable to sit stupid at the throttle body ends (after fiddling with the bike) and they run horrible - check both full open and close together - u see / feel it round the back (inside face) of each throttle body

next the bikes fuel pumps give up and they get weird on low fuel pressure - check, might be an outstanding free recall for a new pump - many this age got one (due to cracks and fuel leaks - or check history if it had one in less than 25k miles ought to be OK - buy pikey fakes off ebay for £40 they are better than OEM)

if that's not helped

1) I'd do the valve clearances - easy on either the older screw and lock nut ones OR the twin cam with spherical shims
2) then to ensure an easy life do a compression test if they are healthy and about equal
3) try carb balance using vac gauges with the throttle cable holding revs around 3k rpm on a hot engine - when correct turn off, snap throttle open and closed a few times re start and recheck

if that's not having it, coil stick failures is NORMAL but should be struggling to pull hard after 4k rather than idle issue

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General Discussion / Alternator replaced, now have issues with idle

« Last post by Diamshill on March 19, 2024, 09:47:03 PM »

Hi, this is my first post so I'll start with a hello to everyone 

I have an '09 R1200GS, K25 0303, standard edition bike with 64k on the clocks; cast wheels and rather tatty. About two months ago the bike suddenly stopped and refused to start giving an awful squeaking when trying to turn over. It turned out the alternator had completely seized; the casing was cracked, it was rusty and furred up, the stator showed signs of uneven wear. I sourced a new alternator from France (cheaper than the UK) and went about fitting it. I found numerous posts on how to do this along with the Haynes manual, so out with the old and in with the new.

Parts replaced:
1. alternator, incl. belt, with a shiny new one, same model.
2. Upper throttle cable had a small kink so has also been changed. Routing has been checked and appears correct; as are the lower two.
3. FPC replaced
4. Service - oil, oil & air filters, spark plugs

Everything was fine until the alternator seized, now I have new issues:
5. Initially high, now irregular & low idle.
5a. Removed & cleaned TPS; tested with multi-meter. Appears ok. Reset actuators with GS-911 too
6. Battery appears to have drained despite being new. Cables & connections have been checked and appear correct.

The idle is now quite irregular, and ends up stalling after a while; it recently started with around 2k rpm which then gradually decreased as the bike warmed up until it stalled. Failed to start again without opening the throttle a little.
It seems as though the system can't stabilise itself after the parts were changed or I appear to have missed something after completing the jobs.

Do I need to carry out an adaptations reset with the GS911? On that note, I do have a replacement tps on the way though I'm not sure if this is required.
Also, I've not yet carried out a throttle body synchronisation as I can't get a constant idle. Nor have the O2 sensors been checked or the valve clearances checked.

I am aware of various posts on individual points mentioned but I can't seem to pinpoint any issues/solutions to satisfy the problems.

Many thanks 

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ezCAN / new install on f800 gt

« Last post by Noggin on March 19, 2024, 10:45:27 AM »

New install of ezcan gen 2 on f800 GT, all working great wit a pair of co light d07 lamps, however have noticed a problem, when lights on I get a TPMS error showing on the dash board (yellow triangle with ! inside and no tyre pressures showing, turn lamps of via info switch and the error goes and tyre pressure show. Turn lamps on again and error returns.

I have unplugged the ezcan and replaced the plugs etc to ensure good clean connections but still get the error, am I doing anything wrong.

Thanks

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GS-911 Wifi / Re: New December software/firmware with no info ?

« Last post by GS Jim on March 17, 2024, 07:24:36 PM »

I add a snapshot in here.....can't it won't let me ..LOL

Not surprised, I can't add any attachment of any kind and yes all the requirements are adhered to, simply fails ever single time.
Also all avatars have died which is meh anyway as it wouldn't allow me to change mine anyway as that was broken also.
The one thing I wish would break is the constant spam crap that gets posted on this site, it is really tiring, isn't there something that Hex can do about it?

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GS-911 Wifi / Re: Still no way to do a full bike scan for error codes ?

« Last post by Alfred01 on March 17, 2024, 01:50:27 PM »

Thanks
I check it out next time.

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GS-911 Wifi / Re: Still no way to do a full bike scan for error codes ?

« Last post by botus on March 17, 2024, 01:21:17 PM »

Regarding the full module scan....
What they are missing is a simple "Error Code 0" or "Error Code 1" or "Error Code 2" or.....
Then you can go into the module with 1 or more error to dig into it a bit more.

if you go to the bottom of the autoscan I think it lists all the codes its found - can't remember if you can then click into each and get to the correct module ?

9/10 error codes on vehicles come from a wobble when a connection gets damp, or stressed on a connector by the accountants penny pinching on wire lengths and the terrible roads, or it just feels like it wants to be recognised (no doubt a bit of AI the 3 year olds added to keep us emotionally connected with our purchases), or the battery volts are too low

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GS-911 Wifi / Re: New December software/firmware with no info ?

« Last post by Alfred01 on March 17, 2024, 12:51:10 PM »

sadly for people older than 50 they still find such info useful - but only children operate within today's corporate incompetence and now they make the rules - seeing a cost benefit by ceasing release of such documentation - it also aids the global takeover which will be completed this year after 55 years of noticed insanity...

LOL...yes I am one of those older over 50 and like to know a bit more info then they supplied.
And yes, I used your link, so it took me to the same page that I saw.
I add a snapshot in here.....can't it won't let me ..LOL

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GS-911 Wifi / Re: Still no way to do a full bike scan for error codes ?

« Last post by Alfred01 on March 17, 2024, 12:32:51 PM »

Thanks for your reply.
Yes today I installed an original BMW AGM battery and I had to wait a week for it to come in at the dealer, as I insisted that it had to be the exact specified battery model for my bike. I measured the charging voltage at 14.2Vdc ~ 14.37Vdc and that is with the light on at the battery terminals.
So I can't see any charging issue (still possible).
Regarding the full module scan....
What they are missing is a simple "Error Code 0" or "Error Code 1" or "Error Code 2" or.....
Then you can go into the module with 1 or more error to dig into it a bit more.

That's what my car scanner does (and no it's not one of those cheap ones).
The info is there, it just needs adding this in the software. 

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GS-911 Wifi / Re: New December software/firmware with no info ?

« Last post by botus on March 17, 2024, 12:16:00 PM »

So the latest version is now: 2312.5
But I can't any info about it. Not here nor on their website.

are you on the correct "later" website https://www.hexgs911.com/news/

the modern world has employed children that only know how to hold a smart phone and play computer games - thus there is no point for these generations of people in having instructions, release notes for updates, or technical documentation about a device - for them it will always be meaningless

sadly for people older than 50 they still find such info useful - but only children operate within today's corporate incompetence and now they make the rules - seeing a cost benefit by ceasing release of such documentation - it also aids the global takeover which will be completed this year after 55 years of noticed insanity...

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GS-911 Wifi / Re: Still no way to do a full bike scan for error codes ?

« Last post by botus on March 17, 2024, 12:08:45 PM »

modern batteries are rubbish quality
modern electronics and alarms eat volts
if not using for more than a week always put a modern charger on the bike and leave connected

autoscan will run an all module scan and has been part of the tool for a few years
it will never tell you about a battery drain