DWA Alarm Batteries

[Skywagon]

2014 RT 

 

Can someone confirm the batteries in the DWA unit in the rear are 123A's.  It's been about 5 years since I changed them so thought I would do it now.  I searched the forum and didn't see anything.  Not the remote fob, but the actual alarm unit.  I want to order them before I take all that stuff off.

 

Thanks.

[RadioFlyer]

You need two CR17355 3 V batteries (also known as CR123A).

[strataj]

David, looks like you have the correct ones CR 123 A. 

[Skywagon]

Thanks all. Just wanted to make sure. Couldn’t find it in the manual either. On order now. 

[reg26]

Did not know there was a battery to even change in the actual alarm. Any one have a link as to how to?

[RadioFlyer]

The batteries in the alarm ar a backup to the bike's battery. If a thief were to disconnect the bike's battery while the alarm was armed the alarm would sound.

 

 

 

[Aussie Mark]

Very easy to replace on the RT.  Just remove the 4 screws on the battery compartment.

I purchased Duracell, but I think any brand would do the job.

Duracell CR123A DWA Batteries.pdf

[Skywagon]

On 7/25/2023 at 3:32 PM, RadioFlyer said:

alarm ar a backup to the bike's battery

That’s correct. I’m not worried about their function. Batteries corrode, leak, and ruin things in this hot human climate. I sure hope when I replace them tomorrow I don’t have that issue. The absolute worst for me is Duracell. Duracell has ruined several of my devices. I filed claims with Duracell and they paid up, but I don’t use the brand anymore. I think I’ll test the alarm without the batteries. 

[realshelby]

Two of those batteries cost more than my RT is worth......

[Skywagon]

Terry...I'll give you $9.00 for your RT Sight Unseen 

 

Panasonic BAT002 x 2 CR123A Lithium 3V Photo Lithium Batteries, 0.67" Dia x 1.36" H (17.0 mm x 34.5 mm), Black, Gold, Blue (Pack of 2)

 

 

 

$8.49 ($4.25$4.25 / Count)

[wbw6cos]

Other than the non-functional alarm, is there any warning lights that advise when batteries are dead?   For now, I know it is still working because I use my key fob to chirp it when it is parked at church.  Yeah, there.   Because the non-believers are doing a little B & E instead of attending Mass.  

[RadioFlyer]

28 minutes ago, wbw6cos said:

Other than the non-functional alarm, is there any warning lights that advise when batteries are dead?   For now, I know it is still working because I use my key fob to chirp it when it is parked at church.  Yeah, there.   Because the non-believers are doing a little B & E instead of attending Mass.  

The alarm functions when the batteries are low but there will be a DWA on the instruments.

[Stiggy]

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[Skywagon]

Changed them out today.  One was probably still good at 3.0V.  The other one was at 0.5V. The expiration date on both was January 2023.  One was starting to corrode/leak but no damage. It's always so much fun to take half the rear end off just to replace batteries.  I wonder where that last screw goes...maybe find it next time.

[Bernie]

This reminds me, I should probably change mine. I never set the alarm, but batteries don't last very long in the south.

 

[wbw6cos]

Plus the corrosion part from that lovely Florida atmostphere.   

 

 

I think mine may need to be checked, too.   Thanks y'all.

[MikeB60]

My 2013 1600 has the same system and I've never fooled with them. Hell I haven't seen the remote in years come to think of it. No flashing lights or codes so no reason to disassemble the back of the bike and fix  something I don't use.