Removing ECU for stage 2 flash

[rwbcats]

Have everything apart but the 2 wire harnesses Supposed to push something while turning something. Can someone guide me through this step. Thank You Richard

[Peteoz]

Have everything apart but the 2 wire harnesses Supposed to push something while turning something. Can someone guide me through this step. Thank You Richard

It has been a while since I did it, but put your thumb at the bottom of the clip with the slot in it, your index finger at the top, and twist clockwise. I can’t remember if there is something else holding it though. Ignore the marks on the clip. That’s where I was doing my head in, until Peter Aawen gave me the tip.... hopefully someone else will comment if there is still something else holding the plug in.

[Peteoz]

Here’s the pic -
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[eddieshep999]

This may help

https://bc5ea35f-0a76-4e03-8a52-544a...9d11136ca1.pdf

[Peteoz]

This may help

https://bc5ea35f-0a76-4e03-8a52-544a...9d11136ca1.pdf

Ahhhhh yes, the locking tab.........that’s the bit I couldn’t remember......thanks Eddie

Pete

[Peter Aawen]

Ahhhhh yes, the locking tab.........that’s the bit I couldn’t remember......thanks Eddie

Pete

And THAT's the bit that catches most people!! The tiny little locking clips that're in the middle/top of each connector!

So easy once you've found & pressed the locking clip, but boy, it's bleedin' impossible if you don't!!

[ssmcclub]

When you remove ecu to get the flash done do you have to disconnect the battery?

[Peteoz]

If you are, I didn’t know about it when I removed mine and have suffered no ill effects from not doing it, for the 10 days my ECU was away. ssmc.

Pete

[ssmcclub]

ok thank you

[308gunner]

When you remove ecu to get the flash done do you have to disconnect the battery?

yes you disconnect it..and leave it disconnected until you reinstall the ECU.

[fatboy]

i did not no problems

[Peteoz]

yes you disconnect it..and leave it disconnected until you reinstall the ECU.

Interesting, 308......I just checked my removal instructions from Jase, and there is no mention of battery removal. I wonder what leaving the battery in situ might impact.

Pete

[308gunner]

Interesting, 308......I just checked my removal instructions from Jase, and there is no mention of battery removal. I wonder what leaving the battery in situ might impact.

Pete

i disconnect the battery for an extra bit of safety.

[Peteoz]

i disconnect the battery for an extra bit of safety.

Ahh.....ok.....thanks

Pete

[308gunner]

Have everything apart but the 2 wire harnesses Supposed to push something while turning something. Can someone guide me through this step. Thank You Richard

We're you able to successfully disconnect the ECU and send it off?

[Peteoz]

We're you able to successfully disconnect the ECU and send it off?

Yeah, it is frustrating when someone asks a question, gets replies on how to address the issue and then never responds as to how they went or acknowledges the advice, 308. Just a simple “thanks Eddieshep, that worked” would suffice.

Pete

[Dlaskey]

I left my battery connected, there is no harm from it

[AY4B]

I just removed my ECU and did not disconnect the battery on my new to me Spyder. I don't think it gets power unless the key is turned on. I promise not to do that. I will ship it off in the morning for a stage 2 flash this time. Having done it before on my grey Spyder, It was a lot easier this time. I could get the top bolt off using my driver. Why I didn't do that last time is a mystery to me. I guess because someone else said it takes an open end wrench.

[AY4B]

Im also adding a new K&N air filter to the intake. That plus the modified air box, Ill do a 15 minute run on idle to let it adjust when I get it back. Im running the same exaust I had on the other Spyder. A ELS crusher with his cat bypass. My only concern is they say it gets louder with the stage 2 and it is already borderline too loud. Well, we will see.

[troop]

I guess I'm not understanding the increased db between the stage 1 and stage 2 flashes ? Gotta be the increased sound of the intake with the filter cap being drilled out. That's the only thing letting increased air in > air out.

[fatboy]

not to worry youll be ok

[ssmcclub]

when putting the flashed ecu back on the bike do you have push the little tab to get it to lock on the bike again?

[308gunner]

when putting the flashed ecu back on the bike do you have push the little tab to get it to lock on the bike again?

No..you just push the tab to remove the ECU...

[Sampi1099]

I have a 2012 Spyder RT Limited with the 998 v-twin and i just sent my ecu off to Wick-it in LA. Its there for a stage 2 reflash. Waiting on the return of it. i did not unhook my battery so i hope its will be ok.

[ssmcclub]

ok thank you 308gunner