Error Codes P0222 & P2135 + Plug pics - corrosion?

[beerandchips]

Good day to you all,

I had a Pedal Commander hooked up to my 2020 Spyder RT base. Everything has been fine for a couple of years. I don't ride much because my kids have so much going on I simply don't have time. Only about 7000 miles on the bike. Last week got a code of P0222. I had noticed a few days ago the throttle would pulse. Shut the bike off and back on again and no problems. Today went to ride to work and got P2135. Note I had taken the Pedal Commander out last night because I want it to go to the shop and I don't want them to know I had it installed. I do believe that it won't effect the warranty but it is a fight I don't want. When I took the Commander off I noticed that the plug on the Spyder looks corroded. The plug in the Pedal Commander is like new. Would this effect the throttle or throw these errors? Just curious if anyone here has had this issue and what was found/how much to fix. It is going into the shop because I have another year on the extended warranty.

I appreciate any feedback or experience any of you might have had on this type of thing. IMHO, way too low mileage on a 20 plus thousand dollar bike that has not been in the rain and always garage kept.

Regards,

Steve

pics attached

 

[BajaRon]

Yes, certainly could. I'd be surprised if it did not. Clean the contacts well, then connect and disconnect several times. This helps to get better contact with the female side of the connection and will tell you if there is more to do if corrosion reappears on the male pins. Then use dielectric grease (liberally) when you reconnect and see what that does for you.

You may well have solved your problem.

 

[Woodenfish]

Caig Labratories makes a product called DeoxIT D5 that is a fantastic liquid electrical contact cleaner. You can buy a small bottle on Amazon. A little goes a long way to melt that corrosion away. Afterwards you can apply the dielectric grease for long term protection. Be sure to coat the terminals with this grease heavily for best protection.

 

[Mikey]

:agree:X3 on the grease!!

 

[SpyderJerry]

Caig Labratories makes a product called DeoxIT D5 that is a fantastic liquid electrical contact cleaner. You can buy a small bottle on Amazon. A little goes a long way to melt that corrosion away. Afterwards you can apply the dielectric grease for long term protection. Be sure to coat the terminals with this grease heavily for best protection.

Do not put dielectric grease on terminals themselves. Dielectric grease is non conductive and will interfere with connection. You can use it aroung the seal of the connector.

 

[BajaRon]

Myth: Dielectric Grease Interferes With Conductivity (As per NYE Lubricants)

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Link to the full article below.

https://www.nyelubricants.com/myth-...mmon myth,grease does not affect conductivity.

 

[beerandchips]

Yes, certainly could. I'd be surprised if it did not. Clean the contacts well, then connect and disconnect several times. This helps to get better contact with the female side of the connection and will tell you if there is more to do if corrosion reappears on the male pins. Then use dielectric grease (liberally) when you reconnect and see what that does for you.

You may well have solved your problem.

Thank you Ron. Sorry, I had forgotten to reply. It is at the dealership now and I had printed the picture to show them the corrosion. Took it in due to another year on the extended warranty. If anything, they will give it a full go over and find anything else that needs attention.

Caig Labratories makes a product called DeoxIT D5 that is a fantastic liquid electrical contact cleaner. You can buy a small bottle on Amazon. A little goes a long way to melt that corrosion away. Afterwards you can apply the dielectric grease for long term protection. Be sure to coat the terminals with this grease heavily for best protection.

I have recently read about this product. Lots of variations. Thanks for the info.

Regards,

Steve