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Offline Jrodizzle07

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Windshield Gremlin
« on: April 22, 2015, 11:48:17 PM »
So once or twice over the year my windshield has gotten stuck in the "up" position. It would keep going up, and then next time just work fine. Well the last couple days it has been stuck trying to go up and won't stop. Once it hits the top, the headlights dim ever so slightly so I know it's still putting juice to the motor and I'm sure that would fry that motor quickly... I can get it to go back down, but as soon as I let off the down switch, it goes back up all the way. Has anyone had experience with this? I'm guessing take a look in the switch in the handlebar? Also, I couldn't find the fuse under the seat for the windshield, I was just going to disable it for now so I can ride it without worrying about frying the (im sure expensive) motor.
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Re: Windshield Gremlin
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2015, 04:00:52 AM »
Take it to the dealer if under warranty.
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Re: Windshield Gremlin
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2015, 04:48:34 AM »
Quote from: VirginiaJim on April 23, 2015, 04:00:52 AM
Take it to the dealer if under warranty.
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Re: Windshield Gremlin
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2015, 05:48:19 AM »
Sounds like the limit switch failed somehow.  First time I have seen a post of this type of problem.  Definitely a warranty eligible issue.
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Re: Windshield Gremlin
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2015, 08:53:36 AM »
My guess would be the Windshield Up Relay is sticking. I don't have my manual here so I am not sure where it is located. I would start there.
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Offline Jrodizzle07

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Re: Windshield Gremlin
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2015, 08:57:09 AM »
I'll have to look at my paperwork, but I'm pretty sure my warranty is up already. It's a 2012 I bought used in 2014 from a dealership.
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Re: Windshield Gremlin
« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2015, 09:51:51 AM »
  My 2011 came with a 36 month and unlimited mileage warranty. Depending on the month you purchased it, the bike might still be covered or if you got the extended warranty.
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Re: Windshield Gremlin
« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2015, 01:31:08 PM »
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Re: Windshield Gremlin
« Reply #8 on: April 23, 2015, 04:34:37 PM »
Quote from: Jrodizzle07 on April 22, 2015, 11:48:17 PM
So once or twice over the year my windshield has gotten stuck in the "up" position. It would keep going up, and then next time just work fine. Well the last couple days it has been stuck trying to go up and won't stop. Once it hits the top, the headlights dim ever so slightly so I know it's still putting juice to the motor and I'm sure that would fry that motor quickly... I can get it to go back down, but as soon as I let off the down switch, it goes back up all the way. Has anyone had experience with this? I'm guessing take a look in the switch in the handlebar? Also, I couldn't find the fuse under the seat for the windshield, I was just going to disable it for now so I can ride it without worrying about frying the (im sure expensive) motor.

It's the 30 amp fuse in the middle fuse block in front of the tool kit. It is for both up and down, so you'll need to hold the down button and then pull the fuse when it stops at the bottom while holding the button in. (at least I think that will work)
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Re: Windshield Gremlin
« Reply #9 on: April 23, 2015, 05:03:18 PM »
Quote from: gPink on April 23, 2015, 01:31:08 PM
Run your owner info here...http://www.kawasaki.com/OwnerSupport/UpdateInfo

I don't think that works anymore. I remember using it when I extended my warranty to check on the new date, but I haven't been able to get it to give me any info lately. It just takes info and gives nothing in return.  :'(
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Re: Windshield Gremlin
« Reply #10 on: April 23, 2015, 05:06:19 PM »
Good to know. I haven't needed to try it myself lately.
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Re: Windshield Gremlin
« Reply #11 on: April 23, 2015, 05:12:05 PM »
Just call your local dealer and give them your VIN and they should be able to tell you exactly when the warranty expires/ed.  And if it is not expired, I highly recommend you IMMEDIATELY buy the extended warranty.
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Offline Jrodizzle07

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Re: Windshield Gremlin
« Reply #12 on: April 23, 2015, 06:42:33 PM »
I'll check with my local dealership tomorrow to see, hopefully I have some warranty left, and if so I will extend...
I did see the 30A that says screen, I just figured it meant the instrument cluster so didn't try it haha... I'll get it to the height I want then pull the fuse for now. It stayed down today, but I only had it on a few minutes moving it out of the garage, so it very well have started acting up again if I rode it.
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