R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Thu Apr 08, 2021 2:42 am
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I have a newly purchased 2016 RS with 22,000 miles. I would love to keep the ezcan but it's malfunctioning, and I can't get any kind of help from them (they only seem to allow email tech help requests, and don't respond very readily to them). |
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I would start with verifying a proper install and model compatible with that year. Namely
now: 2020 R1250RS
then: 2015 K1600GT, 1999 VFR800, 1994 VFR750 |
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Zitat von backRoadS im Beitrag #2 Thanks for your reply. I would say area 1 is satisfactory, it’s the first thing I checked, I wanted to just see how it all was connected and it is indeed connected straight to the battery and there’s a good fuse (though I don’t know what the v the fuse should be, just that the fuse in there is not blown), and the wiring is all in good repair. As to area 2, I could use more expertise. I bought a (I think it’s called a multimeter?) to check the power levels, just got it so haven’t had the time to figure out how to use it. I”m guessing one area of problem could be that the Battery Tender is overcharging the battery, I get a 14v reading when I first start out. After I start, kill, start the battery a few times the ezcan starts working. A question: I’m still on the original battery, is is possible the battery is too old? But maybe there’s a short comes to mind. I noticed the front headlight flickering a few days ago when the bike was turned on but not started. Once started, the flickering went away. Maybe I check to see if the wiring to the headlight is ok. And that the correct bulb is in there, I have a truck that was sending its computer faults all the time, turns out the PO had switched all the lighting to LEDs when the computer wanted the old style bulbs originally in the truck. Maybe my bike’s PO switched the headlights to LEDs? I’ll pull them out to see and check the wiring. can you describe how I check to see what the amperage (I hope that’s the right word?) is with what’s going into the ezcan? I already tried taking out and plugging back in the ezcan. I used the same plug in as the PO, so maybe it’s the wrong one? How do I know which is the proper one to plug the ezcan into? I’m pretty sure the unit model is the correct make for my bike, but not 100% sure. I have that question sent to ezcan support but it’s been five days with no reply, kind of their MO it seems. Thanks for all your help. |
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Zitat von Pockomoth im Beitrag #3Zitat von backRoadS im Beitrag #2 The first thing I would do is stop using the battery tender. Unless you have a parasitic drain you should not need it this time of year. Some chargers (the BMW type and the Optimate 4 being two) have a Canbus mode which means they send signals to wake up the ECU so it activates the canbus to allow charging via the accessory socket. You mention using a fly lead not the accessory socket to connect the charger but if your charger is sending messages on the power lines it might confuse the shit out of the Hexezecan until it reboots itself. What charger do you use? Does it have different modes? They usually have a manual... If the problem goes away then you can stop blaming the bike and its additions, put the charger in the correct mode or use one with a simpler design that just adds electrons. Alternatively accept the situation as a quirk as it seems to recover. |
Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #4 excellent point. removes an unnecessary variable. and if it's the issue, the charging issue is easy to solve separately. as to # 2 from above - 'where' it should be plugged in. I attached a screen shot from Hex's website. the correct connector is under the cover of the rear seat lock - the part that "clicks", on the left side of bike. make sure it's connected here. hexezcan.com/installation/r-series-lc/ (the wrong connector in my case was under the tank in the center of the bike, right where front seat comes off. ) to remove more variables, disconnect all EzCan circuits until you can get a reliable green light. then add back one by one.
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now: 2020 R1250RS |
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Thanks to both of you. Backroads, I have it plugged into the correct spot, thank you for the pic. It does charge on a fly lead, hooked up separately to the battery (the battery now has the bike lead, the ezcan lead, and the battery tender lead) and all are hooked up correctly with fuses for each. |
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I would look for short circuits on the yellow circuit, 9.92A is more than 130W, that’s one hell of a brake light! |
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Zitat von Pockomoth im Beitrag #1 By "them" I expect you are referring to HEX Innovate themselves. If they are not responsive, you might want to consider reaching out to Ted Porter's BeemerShop as they are a lead distributor of HEX EZCan. They are even not far away from where you are so you could ride there.
Regards,
Grumpy Goat RSWasserboxer.com 2016 BMW R1200RS 2014 BMW S1000R |
