baldo
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« on: July 08, 2019, 05:40:10 AM » |
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Does anyone happen to know what bulb is used for the water temp indicator? I'd like to have it in hand before I open up the gauge.
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h13man
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« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2019, 07:36:34 AM » |
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« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2019, 09:00:05 AM » |
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I don't believe that the bottom three bulbs (sidestand, water temp and oil pressure are replaceable.
The only bulb I am aware of that can be replaced is the T10 that is used to light the gauge.
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indybobm
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« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2019, 09:07:17 AM » |
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Are you talking about a STD/Tourer or the IS? Also, what year? Are you replacing it because it has never come on or do know it is bad? If this is a STD/Tourer it does not come on until the engine is really hot.
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baldo
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« Reply #4 on: July 08, 2019, 12:44:31 PM » |
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Are you talking about a STD/Tourer or the IS? Also, what year? Are you replacing it because it has never come on or do know it is bad? If this is a STD/Tourer it does not come on until the engine is really hot.
I'm looking at it because it never comes on, even when I just turn on the key. I'm ASSuming it should come on when you just apply power. I've never had an overheat issue. I have a STD/Tourer, 99. |
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Bighead
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« Reply #5 on: July 08, 2019, 02:39:53 PM » |
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The light does not come on with turning the ignition on, on a std/tourer.
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indybobm
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« Reply #6 on: July 08, 2019, 03:28:07 PM » |
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I believe that the service manual says that it comes for 2 seconds when the key is turned on . IT DOES NOT!!
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« Reply #7 on: July 08, 2019, 03:35:59 PM » |
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This seems to be a point of mixed results. The service manual says it SHOULD come on with they key. Most people report it doesn't, but some do (for std/tourer- the IS always does). My '98 tourer does not.
Thing is overheating is so rare on these bikes nobody seems to know if the indicator still legitimately works or not.
The 97-99 std/tourer have a little module that just reads the resistance of the temp sensor, and switch the light on/off accordingly. While not common, these modules have been reported to fail, resulting in a "false alarm" temp light coming on- often flickering or inconsistently lighting when the temp is actually fine. This was eliminated on the 00-up, and the sensor is just an on/off switch direct to the indicator no module needed. You can retrofit older bikes to work this way as well and that generally seems to be the fix if the module acts up.
If you're concerned about engine temp there's several write ups about adding temp gauge. Some are easier than others. I went the easy way and just got one of the tru-temp dipsticks with a gauge on it. $80, installs in 10 seconds. Nice little farkle. Quick glance down and can see internal temp and quickly confirm/deny if it's running hot. It never does, even doing 90mph in 110* heat.
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baldo
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« Reply #8 on: July 09, 2019, 11:01:25 AM » |
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Thanks for the replies. I'm both disappointed and relieved that I don't seem to have a problem here. I'll dig a little bit into the wiring diagram to get more acquainted with the system.
It's been pretty hot here, and the traffic has been a real PITA (summer on Cape Cod). The fan, I'm happy to say, has been working fine. The spread between normal fan ops and an overheat must be a pretty fine line. I've never seen that light come on.
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« Reply #9 on: July 09, 2019, 12:18:37 PM » |
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Thanks for the replies. I'm both disappointed and relieved that I don't seem to have a problem here. I'll dig a little bit into the wiring diagram to get more acquainted with the system.
It's been pretty hot here, and the traffic has been a real PITA (summer on Cape Cod). The fan, I'm happy to say, has been working fine. The spread between normal fan ops and an overheat must be a pretty fine line. I've never seen that light come on.
As long as everything is working, you likely never will. I’ve had mine sitting in traffic at 125* and the light has never come on. |
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« Reply #10 on: July 09, 2019, 03:20:53 PM » |
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... The spread between normal fan ops and an overheat must be a pretty fine line. I've never seen that light come on.
I may be misinterpreting your meaning but the spread between fan ops and overheating seems to be rather significant. In the Summertime around town I hear the fan come on rather regularly but never see overheating indicated. I did see an overheating indicator some years ago when it appeared my water pump had failed. |
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RWhitehouse
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« Reply #11 on: July 09, 2019, 04:50:48 PM » |
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The fan should kick on around 215-220 or so and back off around 200. The overheat light isn't until 245 or 250.
As "hot" as the bike may feel, if the fan is cycling on and off the engine temp is still perfectly normal.
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Bighead
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« Reply #12 on: July 09, 2019, 05:05:30 PM » |
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The fan should kick on around 215-220 or so and back off around 200. The overheat light isn't until 245 or 250.
As "hot" as the bike may feel, if the fan is cycling on and off the engine temp is still perfectly normal.
Amen. Had my light come on in NM a couple of years ago but for a nano second never saw it again. |
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