ECU <-> gauges communicate over a CAN bus network via sending data packets. Similar traffic as you would have on a normal computer network. Not much you can test for with traditional equipment, except wire continuity of the 2 wires between gauges and ECU.

If the wires test out OK, I am pretty sure the circuitboard inside the gauges has partially fried due to being flooded with (condensed) water that on the original clock design likes to accumulate onto the bottom edge of the cluster.

If continuity tests out as bad, the short/break is, like others already noted in the other thread, at the metal clamp on the headstock that is holding wire bundle down. Even if the outer plastic is OK, some of the wires inside might be broken.

 

i was pretty sure CANBUS didnt come in till end of 07, pull your gauge plug out and see if your bike will still run.. i could be crazy tho.

 

It is canbus from 2005 onwards. The older v1 Keihin ECU just lets the starter engage even if it does not see gauges online on the network. v2 Keihin ECU will refuse ground from starter solenoid if OEM gauges are not responding.

955s were still old school gauges with separate signal wire for all functions.

 

ahh smarts you are

 

ahh smarts you are

He is a smarty pants. No doubt 2Doggs would willingly push his poo.

 

Thanks for the input guys! I checked inside the looms today with no luck. Im pulling the tank tomorrow and checking the connection/continuity and will report back.

Thanks again!

 

the original clock design likes to accumulate [water] onto the bottom edge of the cluster.

Is there a mod to correct this problem? I think drilling a hole there would be bad, as splash could end up in the cluster then.

 

ahh smarts you are

He is a smarty pants. No doubt 2Doggs would willingly push his poo.

:wtf:

 

Just an FYI, replacing the cluster fixed my problem. :wave:

 

Just an FYI, replacing the cluster fixed my problem. :wave:

how much did that set ya back?

 

1 pretty penny.

 

Just an FYI, replacing the cluster fixed my problem. :wave:

Gday mate - i think i have the exact same problem as you - i am yet to fix it but havent replaced the cluster....$$$$

was youre dash doing this?

http://www.youtube.com/embed/v31ITtrNXdE