Another Different Heat Problem

[CruiseRT]

Today I decides to check the brake cyl. on my 2013 RT and this is what I found in the same area.

These wires go to the brake light switch and low pressure switch on the brake cyl. If you notice in the first picture the wire was ran on the wrong side of the frame and was exposed directly to the exhaust.
Here it is after I repaired it with glass cloth tape.


My brake cyl. did show some sign of heat damage.
Hope this helps someone.

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Good catch! :thumbup:
Will those zip-ties be able to take the heat? :dontknow:

 

[Orange monster]

:yikes:WOW... The ship is sinking fast!!!hahahaha

 

[flamingobabe]

I have wrapped my brake cable wires also....just to be safe......the heat issues need addressing

 

[CruiseRT]

:shocked: Good catch! :thumbup:
Will those zip-ties be able to take the heat? :dontknow:

Hopefully, they are better quality than the ones that were on it and they were still holding.

 

[Web Runner]

Hot wires

I have a little bit of electronic experience under my belt. I noticed that the exposed copper wires in the fourth photo look quite oxidized. I would highly urge you to get the entire harness replaced under warranty. High heat, like that from the exhaust header, will tend to harden the copper wires, making them seem brittle. Also, in the presence of oxygen, a layer of oxidation will build up and interfere with electrical signals going to/from Nanny. Those wires will break much sooner than the others on your bike causing you all kinds of grief, most likely.

 

[Dan McNally]

I see the front end of the parking brake cable is there, too . . . I wonder if the heat there is related to the issue I developed on Sunday, where my electronic parking brake switch will not release my brake . . . I have to physically pull on the lever at the rear wheel to get the cable to release . . . I have an appointment with the dealer on the 17th . . . the first day they had an opening. I hope the NTHSA gets the recall out by then so I can get it all resolved in one visit! Web Runner, you should go to the NHTSA web site and file a complaint . . . send them those photos!

 

[Web Runner]

I see the front end of the parking brake cable is there, too . . . I wonder if the heat there is related to the issue I developed on Sunday, where my electronic parking brake switch will not release my brake . . . I have to physically pull on the lever at the rear wheel to get the cable to release . . . I have an appointment with the dealer on the 17th . . . the first day they had an opening. I hope the NTHSA gets the recall out by then so I can get it all resolved in one visit! Web Runner, you should go to the NHTSA web site and file a complaint . . . send them those photos!

It's CruiseRT's bike.

 

[Chupaca]

Good catch..!!

do agree that the wires should be addressed. If dealer/brp is not doing it at least splice a sub harness in that area. Could make it longer and re-route it altogether. Jmo...your good for now, nice clean up...:2thumbs:

 

[Bob Ledford]

Heat tape

Something for 2013 owners to consider when doing a DIY Patch or just for safety repair. When I was a young commercial refrigeration technician we did a lot of grille work for the local McDonalds franchise owner since he owned our company also. We could buy a fabric heat resistant tape to use when making repairs on the big electric grilles. Or where heat was involved.

Try a good appliance repair parts establishment.

 

[NancysToy]

I have a little bit of electronic experience under my belt. I noticed that the exposed copper wires in the fourth photo look quite oxidized. I would highly urge you to get the entire harness replaced under warranty. High heat, like that from the exhaust header, will tend to harden the copper wires, making them seem brittle. Also, in the presence of oxygen, a layer of oxidation will build up and interfere with electrical signals going to/from Nanny. Those wires will break much sooner than the others on your bike causing you all kinds of grief, most likely.

:agree: One other incentive, BRP has no motivation to fix these problems if owners do them, and they also never know about variations of the basic problem, like this. When you go to the dealer to get it fixed officially, bring the pictures so they can see the original problem.

 

[bruiser]

I have a little bit of electronic experience under my belt. I noticed that the exposed copper wires in the fourth photo look quite oxidized. I would highly urge you to get the entire harness replaced under warranty. High heat, like that from the exhaust header, will tend to harden the copper wires, making them seem brittle. Also, in the presence of oxygen, a layer of oxidation will build up and interfere with electrical signals going to/from Nanny. Those wires will break much sooner than the others on your bike causing you all kinds of grief, most likely.

Agree. It does need to be replaced. I also agree with reporting the damage as well.

 

[SNOOPY]

I have a little bit of electronic experience under my belt. I noticed that the exposed copper wires in the fourth photo look quite oxidized. I would highly urge you to get the entire harness replaced under warranty. High heat, like that from the exhaust header, will tend to harden the copper wires, making them seem brittle. Also, in the presence of oxygen, a layer of oxidation will build up and interfere with electrical signals going to/from Nanny. Those wires will break much sooner than the others on your bike causing you all kinds of grief, most likely.

Great info, thanks! :thumbup: