EXPENSIVE PROBLEM

[scot in exile]

Hope all is now okay, check posted thread on why the site was down for a wee while.

 

[R-III-R Turbo]

Another problem is that a new ECM is backordered so they took one off a new bike and put it on mine while they are waiting for one to get to their shop. I notice that a new ECM is $780.00, however
I was not charged anything. I am leaving shortly to test ride the bike once more. hopefully everything is fine.

Dave I hope your problem is fixed now especially since the techs have spent a few thousand $$$ on it so far.

I hope whoever buys the donor bike does not have any warranty issues since its factory fitted ECM was replaced already with no warranty claim made on it.

After this ECM-TB mix up again the techs are not filling us with confidence!

 

[LAS VEGAS DAVE]

Just got back from the test ride, about 50 miles. Everything is working good, check engine light goes out as soon as starter motor starts to spin the motor. I guess it was a loose pin on the ECM all the time. Its 106 degrees here at 9pm in Las Vegas.

 

[LAS VEGAS DAVE]

Dave I hope your problem is fixed now especially since the techs have spent a few thousand $$$ on it so far.

I hope whoever buys the donor bike does not have any warranty issues since its factory fitted ECM was replaced already with no warranty claim made on it.

After this ECM-TB mix up again the techs are not filling us with confidence!

Its a rough world today in the modern motorcycle mechanic world for all but Harley. There are many Harley mechanics coming out of schools that seem to cater to them but I'm not to sure about the rest.

 

[Fingers]

Glad to hear they finally got it sorted out.

 

[sonny]

My past experiences with the Harley shopping malls has not been much better. A lead mechanic Balanced my rear tire with the weights still attached. The tire was a carry in because of past experiences of mechanics not knowing how to install a tire and rim without screwing it up. Had the seals in the primary go out on the Harley at 5,000 miles and had them replaced under warranty. got home and had a leak in the outer primary cover so we checked the bolts and none were set at the correct torque. After hours of reading and asking a lot of questions both via the internet and in small privately owned Harley shops I have acquired the skills to work on the Harley and make most repairs and upgrades myself. The Triumph is still new to me but slowly and painfully we are learning and acquiring the same knowledge to maintain the bike. Motorcycle codes only point you in the direction of what may be the problem. Basic trouble shooting and common sense is still required. Glad to hear you got it fixed.

 

[LAS VEGAS DAVE]

My past experiences with the Harley shopping malls has not been much better. A lead mechanic Balanced my rear tire with the weights still attached. The tire was a carry in because of past experiences of mechanics not knowing how to install a tire and rim without screwing it up. Had the seals in the primary go out on the Harley at 5,000 miles and had them replaced under warranty. got home and had a leak in the outer primary cover so we checked the bolts and none were set at the correct torque. After hours of reading and asking a lot of questions both via the internet and in small privately owned Harley shops I have acquired the skills to work on the Harley and make most repairs and upgrades myself. The Triumph is still new to me but slowly and painfully we are learning and acquiring the same knowledge to maintain the bike. Motorcycle codes only point you in the direction of what may be the problem. Basic trouble shooting and common sense is still required. Glad to hear you got it fixed.

I am a decent old school mechanic but know nothing about ECU or ECM or code readers etc. If there is anybody on this site that is close to Las Vegas or Los Angeles that would be willing to show me how you load programs or read codes etc on our bikes please let me know. The bike is running fine again so I'm a
happy man right now and I appreciate all the info many gave me in posts on here.

 

[TURBO200R4]

i am glad u have it fixed. about reading codes u can buy a small code reader and just plug it in to the connector.(not a big deal) it usually tells u the meaning of the code or u can ask us.
the better way would be to buy the cable ($20) and an old lap top($100) and get the guys to help get it set up, they have done it for several captains.
proving an ecu (electronic control unit) ecm (electronic control module)is usually very hard and time consuming. so what usually what happens is an educated guess. the more experience u have the better the guess. that being said i have found several bad ecu by having the test equipment hooked and letting the vehicle run for an hour or two.
while guessing i would replace small dollar items first and something like throttle bodys or ecu top dollar items i would spend the extra time to prove whats wrong. pulling the ecu off another bike was great our regular mech does not have that option.
i wonder what will happen with the throttle body will triumph or the dealer bite the bullet on that diagnose.

 

[LAS VEGAS DAVE]

I think Triumph bit the bullet on the TB since they ok'ed it with the info given to them from the dealer. The second tech who is more experienced started from scratch and found the loose pin in 15 minutes. Where do I buy the proper cable and where is the plug located that it plugs into. I have an old MAC laptop but can afford a good reader if it is easier to read or understand.

 

[scot in exile]

I think Triumph bit the bullet on the TB since they ok'ed it with the info given to them from the dealer. The second tech who is more experienced started from scratch and found the loose pin in 15 minutes. Where do I buy the proper cable and where is the plug located that it plugs into. I have an old MAC laptop but can afford a good reader if it is easier to read or understand.

Come on Dave you cheeeep son of a??????? you have the biggest electronic show in the World each year in Las Vegas sell me one of your V8s (super cheap) and use the money to buy an up to date laptop.