Disconnecting the analog gauges I think is just a troubleshooting tactic, not a solution.
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Temp and fuel gauge inop & no dash lights - any ideas?
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Agreed. I wanted to know the coolant temp for a long ride this weekend, so this got the job done temporarily.
Easy Rider
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Yes of course with the symptoms listed.
But the post I replied to seemed to be proposing that as a fix.
ARtraveler
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Just a clarification--maybe? :roflblack::roflblack:
I am thinking there are a couple things going on here.
Electrical gremlins seem to be the problem of the OP's reason for posting. It is beginning to seem like the analog disconnect is not completely solving the OP's issues.
Prior to this thread, the issue for disconnecting the analog gauges was the fact that the early RT's seemed to have "wonky" as in moving around, gas gauges. I had two repairs under warranty on my 2010. They did not solve the issue. I said heck with it. Disconnected the analogs and went to the digitals. No more issues on the 2010.
When I bought Linda the 2011, she experienced the same thing. Gas gauge all over the place. Rather than go through the warranty stuff again, I just disconnected the analogs. Gas gauge issues solved.
The 2014 gauges are rock solid. Not needed this go around.
I do not know why--but you are supposed to disconnect both analog gauges--not just the wonky gas gauge.
Hope this added information is helpful. :yes:
I am thinking there are a couple things going on here.
Electrical gremlins seem to be the problem of the OP's reason for posting. It is beginning to seem like the analog disconnect is not completely solving the OP's issues.
Prior to this thread, the issue for disconnecting the analog gauges was the fact that the early RT's seemed to have "wonky" as in moving around, gas gauges. I had two repairs under warranty on my 2010. They did not solve the issue. I said heck with it. Disconnected the analogs and went to the digitals. No more issues on the 2010.
When I bought Linda the 2011, she experienced the same thing. Gas gauge all over the place. Rather than go through the warranty stuff again, I just disconnected the analogs. Gas gauge issues solved.
The 2014 gauges are rock solid. Not needed this go around.
I do not know why--but you are supposed to disconnect both analog gauges--not just the wonky gas gauge.
Hope this added information is helpful. :yes:
Just filled with fuel. Turned ignition on and had an ORANGE bar graph al the way to the top. Started and graph grayed out. Parked in garage. Turned ignition back to on and had a full orange bar graph again. Started and grayed out. Dropping off at dealer right after New Years and they will work it in.
No one else has had these symptoms before??
Will let you know what dealer outcome is.....:shocked:
No one else has had these symptoms before??
Will let you know what dealer outcome is.....:shocked:
Dealer called. Bike is fixed. It required an new center cluster. Dealer said it had a bad gauge. No repair order yet since service manager was off this afternoon. Assume the fuel gauge since that was the level that was not reading on the analog or center cluster. Also said new cluster comes with ZERO miles on the odometer. Dealer says no paperwork needed in Florida since they are really lax on that stuff on bikes.
Snowbelt Spyder
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Dealer called. Bike is fixed. It required an new center cluster. Dealer said it had a bad gauge. No repair order yet since service manager was off this afternoon. Assume the fuel gauge since that was the level that was not reading on the analog or center cluster. Also said new cluster comes with ZERO miles on the odometer. Dealer says no paperwork needed in Florida since they are really lax on that stuff on bikes.
If you have the air ride rear suspension - and I can't remember if the RTS came that way standard - what dealers typically forget to do is to reactivate that in BUDs and perform the Suspension Position Sensor calibration. That's because the gauge cluster is the module that controls the rear air suspension system. It not only has to be activated, but the new high and low limits have to be set in the module. If he used the manual for the job, it will specify this. If he just flew by the seat of his pants, then he'll forget.
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OK, thanks. Will check with dlr.
JayBros
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... Also said new cluster comes with ZERO miles on the odometer. Dealer says no paperwork needed in Florida since they are really lax on that stuff on bikes.
Were I you, before I'd take dealer's word for it I would veryify from FL DMV that I didn't have to certify the mileage of the vehicle on transfer of title attendant to a sale.
Yes, I will have to state that the odometer is not the actual miles shown on the readout. My salesman was there and said since we sold it new and have repair and maintenance records it is no big deal and they have done many trade ins like this. Just add the current reading to the latest repair and now you know the miles to set a value when buying or selling.
Kinda stinks that the bike never went even 50 feet without the odo registering.
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