Read your EHC Fault Lights - Page 3

Gas Man · 10-03-2008, 11:06 PM

Have you put anything new electrically on the bike besides the EHC?

maybe turns or HID?

N8KAM · 10-03-2008, 11:20 PM

I had the same thing happen this spring after installing the new EHC..
All the lights on....

Pull the coil / upper mount and see if this resistor is in line.. if so remove it. it is built into the new EHC

The ign key could also be the problem... if the EHC looses power for like 25 ms it goes in to shutdown mode.. and locks up just like your PC.
here are the links for my experience this spring... I have a new ign switch but haven't installed it yet.... just removed the resistor and 3000+ miles this year with no more problems... Good luck.. John

Bike shut down after 40 miles.

A little Diag Help

choppersforlife · 10-04-2008, 01:36 AM

Thanks "GAS" for the heads up

. I did upgrade to a HID Light. I will replace it with the factory "BIG-DOG" Bulb, first thing Sunday morning when I get home from work.

And "N8KAM" I will have to check for the resistor. Thanks for the quick reply and info, I appreciate it

.

Ride safe

Gas Man · 10-04-2008, 02:58 AM

C4L... ok, did you ever disconnect the battery after the HID install? If not, you needed to. Big House has found this out. Barring the resistor, I believe that a complete disconnect after the HID install will fix the problem.

Read his words
NEW HID Headlight kit for Our Bikes

choppersforlife · 10-05-2008, 01:25 PM

Thanks for the tip "GAS". I actually replaced the battery when I did the switch to a HID Bulb. I'm home now and going to lose the resistor and put the original bulb (Big Dog) back in.

I will let you guys know how I made out.

Again, Thanks for all of your help and info. I appreciate it.Have a great day.

Ride safe

Raywood · 10-05-2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choppersforlife

And "N8KAM" I will have to check for the resistor. Thanks for the quick reply and info, I appreciate it

.

Ride safe

You won't find the resistor on an 04. It was a quick fix on the newer 05 models after several of them melted down. Once the EHC was upgraded the "pigtail" (resistor) is not needed anymore but doesn't do any harm either.

choppersforlife · 10-05-2008, 09:01 PM

Thanks "Ray". I pulled it all apart and your correct, Nothing. Thanks for the input.

I pulled the HID Bulb and replaced it with the Factory BigDog Bulb. Taking it for a ride, and I will let you know how I made out with the ride

.

Thanks again to everyone for all of the help and info. You guys ROCK

And Thanks to "BIG DOG BIKER", Its like having a Mechanic on call with any problem that you may have.

Ride safe

choppersforlife · 10-06-2008, 02:52 AM

Put 110 Miles on the Dog this afternoon. Just arrived home with no problems at all

Thanks for all of your help

.

BIG DOG BIKER AND ALL THE MEMBERS ARE AWSOME

HAVE A GREAT WEEK.

Ride safe

Gas Man · 10-06-2008, 04:13 AM

Need to check with Jake on this if pullin the HID helped.

Is everything else working well with the bike? No speedo or any other problems?

choppersforlife · 10-07-2008, 02:33 PM

Hey "GAS":

After replacing the EHC to the newest version, and replacing the Battery, and now replacing the HID Bulb back to the factory BigDog Bulb, all seems Fine.

No other problems. BUT !

Not that it's a problem, I noticed on Sunday that the blinking brake lights do not work any longer. The brake lights still operate, but simply a steady light when the brakes are applied. I'm guessing the new EHC took care of that ?

Thanks agin for all of your help. As usual, "I owe ya"

a few Cold Ones.

Ride Safe

Raywood · 10-07-2008, 03:43 PM

I kink of miss those flashing lights from my 03 days. Word is that some states didn't like it so they went back to solid lights. Those three flashes got your attention though......

Quote:

Originally Posted by choppersforlife

Hey "GAS":

After replacing the EHC to the newest version, and replacing the Battery, and now replacing the HID Bulb back to the factory BigDog Bulb, all seems Fine.

No other problems. BUT !

Not that it's a problem, I noticed on Sunday that the blinking brake lights do not work any longer. The brake lights still operate, but simply a steady light when the brakes are applied. I'm guessing the new EHC took care of that ?

Thanks agin for all of your help. As usual, "I owe ya"

a few Cold Ones.

Ride Safe

choppersforlife · 10-07-2008, 09:56 PM

They sure did get the attention of the driversr behind you. I had a few even tell me that I had a short because my brake lights flashed when approaching the stop.

Ride Safe

Gas Man · 10-08-2008, 05:44 AM

Well I'm not sure... JaKe does offer lots of ideas, solutions, and shit to help with the HID. You should contact him.

bdmridgeback · 10-08-2008, 12:56 PM

Do all the new connections to the new EHC have Dielectric grease on them? They should all be just loaded with grease. If they were all plugged in dry, you may have a bad, intermitent connection through the ehc.

choppersforlife · 10-08-2008, 08:21 PM

Nope, the Two into One plug that adapts to the Bike has plenty of Grease. I even Greased all the connections as well before I heat shrunk all of them.

Thanks for the input

I appreciate it.

Ride safe

10-03-2008, 11:06 PM	#31 (permalink)
Gas Man Custom doesn't bolt on Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 10,639 My Bike: 2006 Big Dog Phoenix Chopper My Biker Photos Rep Power: 11	Have you put anything new electrically on the bike besides the EHC? maybe turns or HID? __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?"

10-03-2008, 11:20 PM	#32 (permalink)
N8KAM Walkin the Dawg Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: S.E Michigan Posts: 902 My Bike: 05 Mastiff My Biker Photos Rep Power: 1	I had the same thing happen this spring after installing the new EHC.. All the lights on.... Pull the coil / upper mount and see if this resistor is in line.. if so remove it. it is built into the new EHC The ign key could also be the problem... if the EHC looses power for like 25 ms it goes in to shutdown mode.. and locks up just like your PC. here are the links for my experience this spring... I have a new ign switch but haven't installed it yet.... just removed the resistor and 3000+ miles this year with no more problems... Good luck.. John Bike shut down after 40 miles. A little Diag Help __________________ 05 Mastiff Polished 117 .600 cam V&H Big Radius Air ride PIAA GTX Super Plasma *Live Free or Die * planing too early?

10-04-2008, 01:36 AM	#33 (permalink)
choppersforlife Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SOUTH JERSEY Posts: 229 My Bike: RIDGEBACK My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	Thanks Thanks "GAS" for the heads up . I did upgrade to a HID Light. I will replace it with the factory "BIG-DOG" Bulb, first thing Sunday morning when I get home from work. And "N8KAM" I will have to check for the resistor. Thanks for the quick reply and info, I appreciate it . Ride safe __________________ CHOPPERSFORLIFE \\!//

10-04-2008, 02:58 AM	#34 (permalink)
Gas Man Custom doesn't bolt on Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 10,639 My Bike: 2006 Big Dog Phoenix Chopper My Biker Photos Rep Power: 11	C4L... ok, did you ever disconnect the battery after the HID install? If not, you needed to. Big House has found this out. Barring the resistor, I believe that a complete disconnect after the HID install will fix the problem. Read his words NEW HID Headlight kit for Our Bikes __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?"

10-05-2008, 01:25 PM	#35 (permalink)
choppersforlife Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SOUTH JERSEY Posts: 229 My Bike: RIDGEBACK My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	Yes Thanks for the tip "GAS". I actually replaced the battery when I did the switch to a HID Bulb. I'm home now and going to lose the resistor and put the original bulb (Big Dog) back in. I will let you guys know how I made out. Again, Thanks for all of your help and info. I appreciate it.Have a great day. Ride safe __________________ CHOPPERSFORLIFE \\!//

10-05-2008, 09:01 PM	#37 (permalink)
choppersforlife Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SOUTH JERSEY Posts: 229 My Bike: RIDGEBACK My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	NOW YA TELL ME ! Thanks "Ray". I pulled it all apart and your correct, Nothing. Thanks for the input. I pulled the HID Bulb and replaced it with the Factory BigDog Bulb. Taking it for a ride, and I will let you know how I made out with the ride . Thanks again to everyone for all of the help and info. You guys ROCK And Thanks to "BIG DOG BIKER", Its like having a Mechanic on call with any problem that you may have. Ride safe __________________ CHOPPERSFORLIFE \\!//

10-06-2008, 02:52 AM	#38 (permalink)
choppersforlife Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SOUTH JERSEY Posts: 229 My Bike: RIDGEBACK My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	110 Miles Put 110 Miles on the Dog this afternoon. Just arrived home with no problems at all Thanks for all of your help . BIG DOG BIKER AND ALL THE MEMBERS ARE AWSOME HAVE A GREAT WEEK. Ride safe __________________ CHOPPERSFORLIFE \\!//

10-06-2008, 04:13 AM	#39 (permalink)
Gas Man Custom doesn't bolt on Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 10,639 My Bike: 2006 Big Dog Phoenix Chopper My Biker Photos Rep Power: 11	Need to check with Jake on this if pullin the HID helped. Is everything else working well with the bike? No speedo or any other problems? __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?"

10-07-2008, 02:33 PM	#40 (permalink)
choppersforlife Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SOUTH JERSEY Posts: 229 My Bike: RIDGEBACK My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	All fine so far Hey "GAS": After replacing the EHC to the newest version, and replacing the Battery, and now replacing the HID Bulb back to the factory BigDog Bulb, all seems Fine. No other problems. BUT ! Not that it's a problem, I noticed on Sunday that the blinking brake lights do not work any longer. The brake lights still operate, but simply a steady light when the brakes are applied. I'm guessing the new EHC took care of that ? Thanks agin for all of your help. As usual, "I owe ya" a few Cold Ones. Ride Safe __________________ CHOPPERSFORLIFE \\!//

10-07-2008, 09:56 PM	#42 (permalink)
choppersforlife Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SOUTH JERSEY Posts: 229 My Bike: RIDGEBACK My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	How true They sure did get the attention of the driversr behind you. I had a few even tell me that I had a short because my brake lights flashed when approaching the stop. Ride Safe __________________ CHOPPERSFORLIFE \\!//

10-08-2008, 05:44 AM	#43 (permalink)
Gas Man Custom doesn't bolt on Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 10,639 My Bike: 2006 Big Dog Phoenix Chopper My Biker Photos Rep Power: 11	Well I'm not sure... JaKe does offer lots of ideas, solutions, and shit to help with the HID. You should contact him. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?"

10-08-2008, 12:56 PM	#44 (permalink)
bdmridgeback My Spike's Bigger! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 2,515 My Bike: EHCless '05 Ridgeback My Biker Photos Rep Power: 3	Do all the new connections to the new EHC have Dielectric grease on them? They should all be just loaded with grease. If they were all plugged in dry, you may have a bad, intermitent connection through the ehc. __________________ - CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE: *WWW.LOWDOWNCHOPSHOP.COM*

10-08-2008, 08:21 PM	#45 (permalink)
choppersforlife Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SOUTH JERSEY Posts: 229 My Bike: RIDGEBACK My Biker Photos Rep Power: 2	Plenty of grease Nope, the Two into One plug that adapts to the Bike has plenty of Grease. I even Greased all the connections as well before I heat shrunk all of them. Thanks for the input I appreciate it. Ride safe __________________ CHOPPERSFORLIFE \\!//

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