It's been a couple of months since my last post so I wanted to share some information and update the status of the work on a 2007 Norge. For those who are not aware of the original post/thread, here's a brief summary:
-A friend offer to sell me his very low mileage, pristine condition 2007 Norge 1200 at a low price BUT:
-Dash was completely dead...no speedo, no tach, no idiot lights... nothing.
-No turn signals or head lights
-ABS pump ran continuously even with ignition key in "OFF" position. Pump only stops by disconnecting battery cable.
-It was suggested by a dealer that these issues were ECU related and would likely cost a couple of thousand dollars to fix.
Here's what I did:
- purchased a working 'salvage' Norge dash from Ebay for $40.00
Here's what I found:
-With the salvage dash was able to display the diagnostics screen and I read an error 56 code...wheel sensor.
-The salvage dish displays all appropriate data and idiot lights. Also now controls head lights and turn signals. Deduction: the original dash must be faulty and ECU is most likely OK.
-Found pinched wheel sensor cable where a zip tie was used to secure sensor cable to front brake caliper
-Also found another place where the front wheel sensor cable was pinched. The sensor cable runs along the bike's right side frame (under gas tank on right side). The person installing the cable ran the sensor cable under the main harness . The weight and tension of the main harness crushed the speed sensor cable.
-Loosened zip tie at front caliper and re-routed wheel sensor cable along the frame. Insulation evidently closed back in both locations when the stress was removed. Voltage testing and now working speedo confirms these issues were resolved.
Here's course of action I'm currently following:
-Removed ABS module (ECU only...not the pump) and sent it to Module Master in Moscow, Idaho for repair. Note: A new OEM ABS module costs in excess of $1200 and that is parts only. Will give an update on this site when unit is reinstalled. I believe the cost of repair will be around $100.00.
-Removed original dash and sent it to CARMO Electronics in the USA. They in turn will send the dash to the Netherlands for repair. UPDATE: I received a call from CARMO confirming receipt of the dash in their California office and advising the repair cost will be $461.00. I inquired how they could give a repair cost as they only just received the dash. I was told they based the repair cost on my description of the problems. I requested they reconfirm the repair cost once they actually open the dash and perform an inspection/diagnosis. I wonder what price I would have been given if I only
stated 'It doesn't work'. Will update everyone on status of dash after its returned and installed.
Stay tuned.
-A friend offer to sell me his very low mileage, pristine condition 2007 Norge 1200 at a low price BUT:
-Dash was completely dead...no speedo, no tach, no idiot lights... nothing.
-No turn signals or head lights
-ABS pump ran continuously even with ignition key in "OFF" position. Pump only stops by disconnecting battery cable.
-It was suggested by a dealer that these issues were ECU related and would likely cost a couple of thousand dollars to fix.
Here's what I did:
- purchased a working 'salvage' Norge dash from Ebay for $40.00
Here's what I found:
-With the salvage dash was able to display the diagnostics screen and I read an error 56 code...wheel sensor.
-The salvage dish displays all appropriate data and idiot lights. Also now controls head lights and turn signals. Deduction: the original dash must be faulty and ECU is most likely OK.
-Found pinched wheel sensor cable where a zip tie was used to secure sensor cable to front brake caliper
-Also found another place where the front wheel sensor cable was pinched. The sensor cable runs along the bike's right side frame (under gas tank on right side). The person installing the cable ran the sensor cable under the main harness . The weight and tension of the main harness crushed the speed sensor cable.
-Loosened zip tie at front caliper and re-routed wheel sensor cable along the frame. Insulation evidently closed back in both locations when the stress was removed. Voltage testing and now working speedo confirms these issues were resolved.
Here's course of action I'm currently following:
-Removed ABS module (ECU only...not the pump) and sent it to Module Master in Moscow, Idaho for repair. Note: A new OEM ABS module costs in excess of $1200 and that is parts only. Will give an update on this site when unit is reinstalled. I believe the cost of repair will be around $100.00.
-Removed original dash and sent it to CARMO Electronics in the USA. They in turn will send the dash to the Netherlands for repair. UPDATE: I received a call from CARMO confirming receipt of the dash in their California office and advising the repair cost will be $461.00. I inquired how they could give a repair cost as they only just received the dash. I was told they based the repair cost on my description of the problems. I requested they reconfirm the repair cost once they actually open the dash and perform an inspection/diagnosis. I wonder what price I would have been given if I only
stated 'It doesn't work'. Will update everyone on status of dash after its returned and installed.
Stay tuned.