The KiPass ECU? If you have a working KiPass ECU and a valid fob for that ECU, then a dealer should be able to code it to recognize the existing ignition switch and the existing main ECU that are already in the bike.I found a key computer ecu (a box with one terminal) and a matching fob. So no ignition switch. It is from a 09 US bike (mine is 08 european). Do you think it will do the job?
Brian
I found a key computer ecu (a box with one terminal) and a matching fob. So no ignition switch. It is from a 09 US bike (mine is 08 european). Do you think it will do the job?
If it is the KiPass ECU that goes under the bike's seat, right in the center, then yes, it should work. You will need to have a dealer program it to recognize the ignition switch assembly and / or the ECU (the main or ignition ECU) before it will work though. There should be no problem using a different year KiPass ECU. I would suggest stopping by or calling your local dealer to make sure they have the KDS3 software required to program the KiPass ECU before taking the bike to them.Yes its the kipass ecu. I asked the local dealer they failed to say the US version will work or not. Today i called the main service they told me the US version operates in a different frequency so it will NOT work on my EU bike. So i have to buy a european kipass ecu with fobs and the ignition switch too.
Your system may be slightly different than the systems we get here in the US as you seem to be in Europe. ?? Your bikes have oxygen sensors and a different KiPass ECU part number although they should work about the same.
Brian
As long as you get the US ECU and US fobs then the frequency shouldn't matter, because the fobs can talk to the ECU. It just wouldn't work if you used EU fobs and a US ECU.Should be right. Im a little confused because of the service's answer. Maybe they just want me to buy the new set from them. I can buy the US set for about 7 times cheaper than the new one locally so i would give it a try. The guy who sells the US set has the matching main ECU too (with 2 terminals). Maybe it makes the situation better and no coding needed?!
Should be right. Im a little confused because of the service's answer. Maybe they just want me to buy the new set from them. I can buy the US set for about 7 times cheaper than the new one locally so i would give it a try. The guy who sells the US set has the matching main ECU too (with 2 terminals). Maybe it makes the situation better and no coding needed?!
Yes its the kipass ecu. I asked the local dealer they failed to say the US version will work or not. Today i called the main service they told me the US version operates in a different frequency so it will NOT work on my EU bike. So i have to buy a european kipass ecu with fobs and the ignition switch too.
Yes, that is correct- the US version works on a different frequency then the European version and there may be a third type out there.... Australian maybe? Anyway, the fobs and the tire pressure sensors on a European version will NOT work with a US KiPass ECU. There is also the difference regarding the oxygen sensor on the two types (US types do not have an oxygen sensor, European bikes do have that sensor).Thanks for the info. So i have to look for a european kipass ecu with matching fobs or buy a new set. Sorry i dont really know how the kawasaki's system works, the dealer told me the bike needs another ignition swtich. Im dealing with used parts and i know the newer bikes in europe has immobiliser built in, but the ignition play no role so it was a bit unusual to me when he told me i have to change it too but i said ok i dont know the system.
You should not need a new ignition switch assembly though. Why do you think you may need a new ignition switch assembly?
Brian
Thanks for the info. So i have to look for a european kipass ecu with matching fobs or buy a new set. Sorry i dont really know how the kawasaki's system works, the dealer told me the bike needs another ignition swtich. Im dealing with used parts and i know the newer bikes in europe has immobiliser built in, but the ignition play no role so it was a bit unusual to me when he told me i have to change it too but i said ok i dont know the system.