Heads up display problem

[SapperMedic]

Every once in awhile my display would just go away. This was usually a short period, like when it was first started. Yesterday it went away along with my Tach, turn signals, and brake lights. When I first turn on the key it is there, but if I engage the front brake or lift the side stand then it is gone. I'm thinking ground wire somewhere, but where should I start? does the side stand have a ground on it? I am electically challenged also but do have a Fluke meter (and a very rudimentary understanding of how to use it). It would have to happen right when I am working full-time, going to school full time, and the inspection is due this month. HELP

[barend]

Brian,

mine did the same, computer would reset while driving and eventually would go blank and stay blank for an indeterminate period of time. Pulled the display and re-soldered it. No more problem,

 

Well, not there anyway:innocent:

[Venturous Randy]

Brian,

mine did the same, computer would reset while driving and eventually would go blank and stay blank for an indeterminate period of time. Pulled the display and re-soldered it. No more problem,

 

Well, not there anyway:innocent:

 

I agree here and also when you have it out, check the black wires for good ground continuity. There is a write up on the soldering of the display unit.

RandyA

[lonestarmedic]

Wilkie-

Check your fuse panel. Last time I was in there the glass fuse clips

looked pretty brittle. Might be time for an ATC fuse panel upgrade.

I do have some time if you want the help.

 

JB

[lonestarmedic]

Wilkie-

 

Here is the link to my project:

 

[ame=http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=19715]1st Gen main fuse panel replacement - VentureRider.Org[/ame]

 

 

Here is the Pennsylvania version by Earl (Skydoc_17)

 

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=24784&highlight=fuse

 

My fuse panel has side exits so it sits flat but takes up a bit more real estate.

 

Earl's is a bottom exit so it is narrower but needs mounting brackets.

 

I ran a pair of wires to fuse #6 and down my harness to exit out near the battery.

Then I later used it as the driving light circuit.

 

Good luck tomorrow afternoon! And I get off at 6pm. if you need a hand.

 

JB

[SapperMedic]

Couldn't find a suitable fuse block so I am ordering the whole shebang from Doc. I should have it this week sometime. I jerryrigged the bad fuse with a single fuse connection until It comes. Lonestar, I will get your stuff back to you this week, and then will do the swap on Thursday or Friday