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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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I just got an '06 SG a couple of weeks ago switching over from a Heritage. One of the nicest things about the SG was better wind protection and stereo sound since I ride almost 200 miles everyday back and forth to work. I was coming home night before last and the sound just quit without any warning. I fired up the stereo in diagnostic mode and it's showing an error "B-2017 Open Speaker Error FL". I was just wondering what the hell is an open speaker? I checked for shorts tracing wires but couldn't find anything. Any suggestions aside from plunking down another $500 to change out the stereo. I am still trying to lay low while the OL calms down from the surprise purchase of 2 weeks ago. Sure wouldn't want to rile her up again now.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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that codes not for shorts, that's for an open (broken wire or connection)

did you try swapping the speakers?
 
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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I pulled the fairing before leaving for work and pulled and checked wires, plugged the stereo back in and the sound was working. I shut it down, put the fairing back on and nothing again. I tried the same thing for lunch but no luck. I will try different speakers tonight, thanks.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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how do you check for codes in the stereo?
 
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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I upgraded the software to 8.9 and when I start up the stereo in diagnostic or setup mode, by pressing 2 softkeys while powering up, the code comes up as B2017 Open Speaker Error FL.
 
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Thanks for the info. What software did you upgrade?
 
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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There is a short paper I wrote on how to do the software checks, and updates at http://www.hogtunes.com/tech.html

I can probably help with the open speaker deal if you give me a call when your near your bike--happy to help if I can eh

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Really appreciate the offer. I just might take you up on that whenever you have the time. I went ahead and tried a friend's speakers to eliminate those as being the problem, and unfortunately they weren't the problem which means I am back to square one.
 
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Go figure...I just hopped on the bike to run across the street and guess what, SOUND. It hasn't worked for 3 days at all, and now it works sometimes, gotta love it.
 
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