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Turbooster
| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 08:53 pm: | 
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Yesterday on a poker run, my piston position light ("V") began staying on on my 2006 Ulysses. When I turn on the key, it comes on, then goes off to indicate I can start, then a few seconds later it comes back on and stays on. I didn't notice any difference in performance--I've ridden about 100 miles since. Any ideas what is amiss? |
Froggy
| | Posted on Sunday, September 27, 2015 - 09:22 pm: |
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You need to check what code triggered it (either use ECMspy software, or do it the old fashioned way with jumping the pins), the light is just a generic indicator that there is a fault. Most likely culprit is the interactive exhaust actuator, the older ones were made with plastic gears and can easily strip. It would throw code 21 if it fails. |
Turbooster
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - 03:30 pm: |
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I'm totally inexperienced with this. I tried the test of (air box cover off) kill switch off, throttle open, ignition on, and nothing moved. Is that sufficient to get a new exhaust actuator? If I should check for "code 21," I would appreciate directions on how to do it. Thanks for your help. You have already been helpful! |
Froggy
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - 03:58 pm: |
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Directions on how to manually pull the code, along with a list of codes is here: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?142838/722928
That test on your actuator, assuming you did it right, likely proved your actuator failed, but I'd check the code to make sure before spending any money. |
Reepicheep
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - 04:02 pm: |
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Doesn't the kill switch need to be at "run" for the actuator to work? |
Turbooster
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - 04:40 pm: |
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I discovered that I have a blown fuse. We'll see if replacing it fixes the problem, or if the problem is elsewhere and blows it again. The brake lights and horn were not working either. |
Turbooster
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - 06:42 pm: |
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Well, I replaced the fuse and the "V" light went off. Horn, brake light, and actuator work now, but the actuator squeaks. I did run the diagnostic test (neat!), and I got a 21 code and a 16 code. I have a new battery as of about a month ago. The previous battery kept running down. So I guess a new actuator is in order, and I don't know about the battery voltage. |
Froggy
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 - 06:47 pm: |
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The code 21 could be just because it didn't work while the fuse was out, now that your actuator is working it shouldn't throw the CEL anymore. The old codes will clear themselves after about 50 starts. |
Turbooster
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 12:44 am: |
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Thanks, Froggy. |
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