Fault Code P0222 - Ride or Trailer it to a dealership?

[sgerksinwi]

Got a fault code PO222.
Put a new battery in still throws a code.
Would it be alright to drive it to a dealership? Or trailer (pita) to do the trailer.
About 30 miles.

 

[fatboy]

ride it

 

[Navydad]

I don't know what that code is but if it moves under it's own power I would ride it. My closest shop is 35 miles and I would go for it.

 

[BajaRon]

Some codes will clear themselves after being ridden. I would ride it. But did you confirm that the old battery was bad? Or just replace it.

 

[sgerksinwi]

Just replaced it.
It was the original, was going to do it this fall anyways

Was hoping that it would clear the code.
Cheaper than having a dealership do if that was the issue.

 

[BertRemington]

P0222 is 2nd Throttle Accelerator Sensor. So what

Lots of extra stuff

do you have?

 

[BajaRon]

Just replaced it.
It was the original ,was going to do it this fall anyways

Was hoping that it would clear the code.
Cheaper than having a dealership do if that was the issue.

Ride it for 30 minutes and let us know how it goes.

 

[sgerksinwi]

Made it to the dealership.
Under its own power.
Wouldn't be able to work on it till Tuesday.
Ran like a champ

 

[BajaRon]

Made it to the dealership.
Under its own power.
Wouldn't be able to work on it till Tuesday.
Ran like a champ

I assume the code was still there? Hard codes must be removed with BUDS. Soft codes will clear on their own. I just didn't remember, off hand, which the PO222 was. While they are at it, the dealer can check BUDS for all past codes and any updates.

 

[sgerksinwi]

It's a TTAS ECM 2 throttle accelerator sensor.
Now thinking about it I do have a pedalbox!!!
Hummmm

 

[BajaRon]

It's a TTAS ECM 2 throttle accelerator sensor.
Now thinking about it I do have a pedalbox!!!
Hummmm

OK, now we are getting somewhere! How long have you had it on? Are you running it where it can get wet? Are you running it at a very high setting? Have you changed the setting recently?

 

[sgerksinwi]

Over two years.
Can't get wet.
Not on a high setting.
Haven't change it recently.
Keep it the glove box.
Maybe possible to bump it when I get the garage remote from the glove box.

 

[BajaRon]

Over two years.
Can't get wet.
Not on a high setting.
Haven't change it recently.
Keep it the glove box.
Maybe possible to bump it when I get the garage remote from the glove box.

OK, sounds like nothing there which would trigger the problem, disregarding the 'Bumps'. These throttle controllers have been known to cause a PO222 code. We've not had one, but I've heard it happens. I've been told that there is a voltage variance from bike to bike. The ECU memorizes this voltage and monitors it. One of the advantages of the Pedalbox is that it is supposed to 'learn' and match this critical voltage figure. The ECU will allow some variance +or-, but if this spread is exceeded, you will get the code.

Again, this is not something we have the ability to verify. But it makes sense and I think is trustworthy.

It could be the Pedalbox. Or it could be a low battery issue. I will say that dealerships tend to blame aftermarket components whether or not they are the actual culprit. I had a Can-Am dealership tell me that my DPS failure was due to my having installed an aftermarket cruise control device. I didn't bother telling them that the DPS failed before the CC was installed because it was a ridiculous premise to start with.

This is not to say that there isn't something amiss with your Pedalbox. I would contact them and see if they are able to help. In my experience, they have been quite responsive in troubleshooting issues. We've also found the Pedalbox to be very reliable as long as it is not subjected to rain. Even then, when properly sealed, most have no issues, though I highly recommend installing as you have just to be safe.

 

[Navydad]

Check the connectors on the pedalbox. Are they sealed like the one photo or open like the other photo? If open that may be your problem. Been there and done that. Had to clean the connectors because of slight corrosion and then sealed the connectors with electrical silicone sealer.