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« on: July 12, 2015, 04:47:53 PM » |
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Riding along on my 99 IS (lovin it of course!) and the speedo and radio both went down and back up a couple times the crashed all the way. The radio still works but the volume won't raise with the speed (AVC mode). It appears as if it is an electronic speedo with a sensor instead of gear. I know that the AVC is speed controlled so I guess they are related. I went through the small fuses and all were good. I am guessing the sensor at the wheel but I am looking for prior experiences or suggestions. Had a 97 Tourer but it had a gear driven speedo.
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old2soon
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« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2015, 05:49:45 PM » |
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IF yer entire dash is out you dumped the alt! Go ahead-ASK me how I know this?  I have lost 2 alts-one In April of 2012 and the 2nd one a week ago 2moro. RIDE SAFE. |
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« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2015, 05:50:45 PM » |
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Could be the alternator. O2S beat me to it  |
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carnett2
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« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2015, 07:28:12 PM » |
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everything else is still working, so I don't think it's the alternator
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gordonv
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« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2015, 09:07:45 PM » |
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Easy, check it with a meter.
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Bighead
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« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2015, 09:15:44 PM » |
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everything else is still working, so I don't think it's the alternator
Yes check the output. The problem you are having is a sign that the alt may be going bad and not putting out the volts it should. |
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Michvalk
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« Reply #6 on: July 13, 2015, 04:56:08 AM » |
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It could be all the things above, but, it isn't. The speed sensor on the wheel has stopped working. No sensor, no speedo, no AVC on the radio........just sayin'  |
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« Reply #7 on: July 13, 2015, 05:28:22 AM » |
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It could be all the things above, but, it isn't. The speed sensor on the wheel has stopped working. No sensor, no speedo, no AVC on the radio........just sayin' +1 |
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carnett2
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« Reply #8 on: July 13, 2015, 06:19:45 PM » |
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Thanks all. I have been thinking along the lines as Michvalk. The cable assembly is $99 so not too bad and an easy job to change out. Just wish there was a way to check it.
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Michvalk
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« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2015, 05:39:57 AM » |
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Thanks all. I have been thinking along the lines as Michvalk. The cable assembly is $99 so not too bad and an easy job to change out. Just wish there was a way to check it.
There is a way to check it. I don't know how, but, should be in the service manual. Mine did the same thing, and I just replaced my sender as well. |
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salty1
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« Reply #10 on: July 14, 2015, 06:04:21 AM » |
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Dusty
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« Reply #11 on: July 14, 2015, 10:33:31 AM » |
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The sending unit is a hall sensor. I had an electronics whiz take a look at mine when it started the intermittent off on speedo. There is not user serviceable parts inside . I attached a fuzzy picture of what's inside the box. New wheel sensor solved my problem Dusty .JPG) |
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Pastor John
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« Reply #12 on: July 16, 2015, 12:22:48 PM » |
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Just replaced my sensor ans still no go....turns out the drive tang is not spinning. DO I need to replace the whole drive assembly or is it apt to be the gear inside?
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Karen
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« Reply #13 on: July 16, 2015, 01:12:01 PM » |
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I think you need to replace the speedo assembly that sits on the axle next to the left front fork. Sorry for the technical terms. Just did mine.
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Cracker Jack
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« Reply #14 on: July 16, 2015, 04:24:20 PM » |
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There is a "coupling" stamped out of soft sheet metal that connects the wheel to the speedometer gear. There is a good chance that if whoever installed the wheel the last time did not make sure the gear was properly mated with the coupling and the tangs are flattened and therefore not making the connection. If that is the case, simply bend the tangs to make the connection. This happened to me the first time I removed and replaced my front wheel many years ago. Of course you will have to remove the wheel to verify and correct. My comment was/is for Pastor John whose tang was not turning when the wheel is turned. |
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carnett2
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« Reply #15 on: July 16, 2015, 08:17:26 PM » |
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Thanks all, it was the speed sensor, cable assembly. took off left inner fairing unpluged it, swapped it out and put the cover back on. Took 10 minutes and $99.
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