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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => The Bike - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: MASIHUNOW on June 22, 2013, 06:47:47 PM

Title: TRANSPONDER FAILURE
Post by: MASIHUNOW on June 22, 2013, 06:47:47 PM
got a low batt message about the transponder this am.  Went back in the house and got the other one, it worked fine.  later picked up a new batt but can not get the bike to recognoze the transponder.  anyone got a clue?
Title: Re: TRANSPONDER FAILURE
Post by: maxtog on June 22, 2013, 06:58:53 PM
got a low batt message about the transponder this am.  Went back in the house and got the other one, it worked fine.  later picked up a new batt but can not get the bike to recognoze the transponder.  anyone got a clue?

Welcome.

First, please put the year of your bike in your signature or avatar text:  http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=8275.0 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=8275.0)

Next, what has changed recently?  Anything?

Next, it SOUNDS like you have two ACTIVE fobs (implying gen 1), if that is the case, swap batteries in the two and then see what happens.
Title: Re: TRANSPONDER FAILURE
Post by: Scaffolder on June 22, 2013, 09:27:13 PM
+1
Title: Re: TRANSPONDER FAILURE
Post by: Conrad on June 23, 2013, 07:15:01 AM
A brand new battery doesn't mean that it's a good battery. Do you have a multimeter? The new battery should read ~3.2 volts.
Title: Re: TRANSPONDER FAILURE
Post by: VirginiaJim on June 23, 2013, 07:38:29 AM
Replace the battery.   Or make sure the polarity is right.
Title: Re: TRANSPONDER FAILURE
Post by: maxtog on June 23, 2013, 08:24:39 AM
A brand new battery doesn't mean that it's a good battery. Do you have a multimeter?

Hence my suggestion to just swap the batteries :)
Title: Re: TRANSPONDER FAILURE
Post by: VirginiaJim on June 23, 2013, 08:28:56 AM
That's too easy and there isn't a cost involved.  It's also logical.  Spock would like it.
Title: Re: TRANSPONDER FAILURE
Post by: Conrad on June 23, 2013, 08:30:18 AM
Hence my suggestion to just swap the batteries :)

That's a good suggestion but that means he has to open up two fobs. Not that opening up the other fob is a big deal...

If he has a meter he can just test the suspect battery. 
Title: Re: TRANSPONDER FAILURE
Post by: B.D.F. on June 23, 2013, 10:05:49 AM
Youse guys gots a one- track mind: 'Replace the battery, replace the battery, replace the battery!'  Didn't you folks learn anything from the recent episode with Burbs?

But in this case, it might be best to replace the battery.  :rotflmao:  But first, check to make sure the battery is put in the right way, and that contacts are all.... contacting and clean.

Brian
Title: Re: TRANSPONDER FAILURE
Post by: VirginiaJim on June 23, 2013, 10:17:55 AM
Youse guys gots a one- track mind: 'Replace the battery, replace the battery, replace the battery!'  Didn't you folks learn anything from the recent episode with Burbs?

Brian

No. ;)
Title: Re: TRANSPONDER FAILURE
Post by: PH14 on June 23, 2013, 12:56:28 PM
Youse guys gots a one- track mind: 'Replace the battery, replace the battery, replace the battery!'  Didn't you folks learn anything from the recent episode with Burbs?

But in this case, it might be best to replace the battery.  :rotflmao:  But first, check to make sure the battery is put in the right way, and that contacts are all.... contacting and clean.

Brian

(http://i1038.photobucket.com/albums/a468/RCRide/Misc%20Images/keytohappiness.jpg)

Or replace the battery and be sure the contacts are clean.  :deadhorse:

 :thumbs:















 :finger_fing11:
Title: Re: TRANSPONDER FAILURE
Post by: Conrad on June 23, 2013, 02:17:06 PM
Did you'd guys miss the part where the op said that he replaced the battery?
Title: Re: TRANSPONDER FAILURE
Post by: PH14 on June 23, 2013, 02:27:20 PM
Did you'd guys miss the part where the op said that he replaced the battery?

He said he "picked up a new battery" but he never said he actually replaced it. Pay attention.  :doh: ;D
Title: Re: TRANSPONDER FAILURE
Post by: VirginiaJim on June 23, 2013, 04:35:13 PM
Yeah, get with the program, Conrad. ;)   Good save, PH14.  You've been promoted.
Title: Re: TRANSPONDER FAILURE
Post by: gPink on June 23, 2013, 04:35:44 PM
Haven't heard from the op. You guys run another noob off?
Title: Re: TRANSPONDER FAILURE
Post by: maxtog on June 23, 2013, 04:45:50 PM
Haven't heard from the op. You guys run another noob off?

!!

I said "Welcome"!
Title: Re: TRANSPONDER FAILURE
Post by: VirginiaJim on June 23, 2013, 05:52:43 PM
Haven't heard from the op. You guys run another noob off?

I sincerely hope not, Gary.  But that's the way it can be here.  We like to frolic with words and humor.  I know I do.  Nothing mean was said that I can see.  Members make fun of me and I'm still here.. :yikes:   I haven't slain anyone lately either, in fact not in a great while.  Sword's getting a bit rusty I fear.

And......and.....who was the other member we (collectively) ran off?

!!

I said "Welcome"!

Have a cookie. :D

See, I am an equal opportunity poker of fun....
 
Title: Re: TRANSPONDER FAILURE
Post by: B.D.F. on June 23, 2013, 06:18:55 PM
Meaning....? You will poke anything? Anyone? Please elaborate.  No, no, on second thought keep it to yourself. We don't want to know.  :-X

Remember, one cannot ruin a KiPass thread 'cause they are already sorta' ruined when the title line is typed in.  ;)

Brian

See, I am an equal opportunity poker of fun....
Title: Re: TRANSPONDER FAILURE
Post by: VirginiaJim on June 23, 2013, 06:19:53 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: TRANSPONDER FAILURE
Post by: PH14 on June 23, 2013, 08:37:13 PM
Yeah, get with the program, Conrad. ;)   Good save, PH14.  You've been promoted.

 :finger_fing11: :chugbeer:
Title: Re: TRANSPONDER FAILURE
Post by: PH14 on June 23, 2013, 08:38:02 PM
Meaning....? You will poke anything? Anyone? Please elaborate.  No, no, on second thought keep it to yourself. We don't want to know.  :-X

Remember, one cannot ruin a KiPass thread 'cause they are already sorta' ruined when the title line is typed in.  ;)

Brian

 :rotflmao:
Title: Re: TRANSPONDER FAILURE
Post by: Conrad on June 24, 2013, 04:53:37 AM
Did you'd guys miss the part where the op said that he replaced the battery?

He said he "picked up a new battery" but he never said he actually replaced it. Pay attention.  :doh: ;D

Yeah, get with the program, Conrad. ;)   Good save, PH14.  You've been promoted.

You know, you guys are right (for once)!




Mashihunow,

Did you install that new battery after you picked it up or not?     :o