I bought the bike used and forgot to check if it worked in the first place. I know the previous owner switched out handlebars and I messed around with the clamps for the windscreen and installed/removed hand guards. The fuse WAS blown but I replaced it and still nothing. I just now took apart the dealibopper (plasic housing) that the heated switch is mounted to on the handlebars and tested for juice at the switch- that checks out ok.
So now what should I do? I haven't "unwrapped" or "unsheathed" the wiring coming out of that housing.
Your advice is greatly appreciated!
Andrew
04 50R
Help: Heated Grips No Worki
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Re: Help: Heated Grips No Worki
pull the tank.
check to see if the grips are even connected to the wiring harness. if they are, start check for power at the harness (white plastic connecter the grips plug into) see if you are getting 12 volts. then check each grip for continuity (there should be a few ohms of resistance but not wide open).
If the grips fail for continuity, there is always the possibility of the dreaded zip ties that are over tightened at the factory and have damaged or cut the wiring to the grip.
I have also seen the grip itself short out. There is a little glue used at each end of the grip to hold it to the heating element. If you carefully cut the grip away from the heating element (exacto knife) you may find a black/burnt spot on the heating element where the wire has failed. I just soldered a small wire to jump the short to fix.
If you end up having to pull the grips, Chicago BMW knows the routine and will sell you just the rubber grips to pull back over the elements.
Bill
check to see if the grips are even connected to the wiring harness. if they are, start check for power at the harness (white plastic connecter the grips plug into) see if you are getting 12 volts. then check each grip for continuity (there should be a few ohms of resistance but not wide open).
If the grips fail for continuity, there is always the possibility of the dreaded zip ties that are over tightened at the factory and have damaged or cut the wiring to the grip.
I have also seen the grip itself short out. There is a little glue used at each end of the grip to hold it to the heating element. If you carefully cut the grip away from the heating element (exacto knife) you may find a black/burnt spot on the heating element where the wire has failed. I just soldered a small wire to jump the short to fix.
If you end up having to pull the grips, Chicago BMW knows the routine and will sell you just the rubber grips to pull back over the elements.
Bill
Re: Help: Heated Grips No Worki
excellent suggestions- thanks bill!