'Intermittent' Fault.

[Dev]

Okay,

So I picked up the '04RT from the dealer after a €500+ 12K+plugin and everything seemed hunky-dory.

 

Then after a LOT of rain (and the bike was outside all weekend) I noticed a faint glow in the high beam indicator, only noticeable in the dark.

 

This morning, after a LOT of rain and wind I had the high beam indicator ON, but no high beam AT ALL!

 

Then, after a 20 minute commute everything went back to as before.

 

Do I call the dealer, and hope it's covered under warranty, or do I spray WD40 on the connectors and hope it was a water fault?

Is the high beam/lights a straight forward circuit, or is there a PIC involved somewhere?

 

Dev.

[Haynes]

I'd suggest taking the bike back to the dealer. Bikes should be weatherproof including the instruments.

If the dealer is some distance away you could perhaps store the bike indoors for a few days and see if the problem disappears when things dry out. At least this might give you a lead as to whether it's related to moisture or not.

[Dev]

Yeah booked it in with the dealer.

I asked "what if you don't find a fault?" and he replied he would.

Hopefully it's under warranty. Only 2 dealers in the country, and I don't want to reduce my options!

Anyone else know if the wiring is a straightforward circuit or via a PIC like device. If it is a simple circuit I'd consider cancelling the booking and fixing the fault myself.

 

Dev. (electrician by trade)

 

Dev.

[Geoff2]

I'd suggest taking the bike back to the dealer. Bikes should be weatherproof including the instruments.

 

A buddy of mine has a Harley 1340cc(?) stopped because rain got into the starter. The dealer was surprised he rode it in the wet

[Dev]

Things just got worse!

Headlight full beam AND dipped are on the blink, full beam indicator permantly on

Driving with my fog lights + driving light now.

This better be under warranty, thought I had a '04 BMW, not a '84 Ducati

 

Dev.