Error code and warning lights after wash
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Error code and warning lights after wash
I washed my bike and rode it after I dried it off today. After riding for about 1/4 mile the engine and battery light came on. Bike was running fine. Went home and pulled the code p0562 low battery voltage. I searched the forum and after reading some threads I checked the battery cables, ground and regulator plugs. The battery cable bolts turned about a half turn but seemed tight. I unplugged and replugged the voltage regulator plugs and checked the fuses. I cleared the code and rode it hard for a while and no lights or codes. I just did my 10k service but didn't mess with anything electronic other than the main fuse. Were the cables the most likely the culprit, or maybe the wash? I want to ride to work but want to avoid getting stranded.
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So I pulled all the fuses and relays last night since I had the battery/engine warning light issue after a wash. The fuses had quite a bit of white corrosion on them but the relays looked fine. I replaced the fuses that were really bad and cleaned the rest. I used dielectric grease on each one before reinstalling. After this I cleared the code I was getting and now the bike runs fine. From now on I will keep an eye on the fuse box to make sure everything stays clean. Thanks for the help RLE!
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Ha Ha. Typically I do just wipe it down with spray cleaner, but after I did my 10K service last weekend, I felt like getting her nice and clean. I'm just glad I have my service manual and this forum so I don't have to pay Dallas HD my life savings for a simple fix like this.
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because even pollen is hard enough to scratch the clear coat if you don't knock it down with water first. Getting it wet with polish probably helps some.
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When you get a chance, use that dielectric grease on every electrical connector you can get your hands on, but just a little bit, it doesn't take a lot to do the job, just enough to coat the connectors.
This was one of the first things I did to my '09, I've ridden in downpours, and wash the bike with soap and water and haven't had any problems.
This was one of the first things I did to my '09, I've ridden in downpours, and wash the bike with soap and water and haven't had any problems.
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