Wire Plus EHC

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04 Ridgeback

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I recently bought a ridgeback with a wire plus EHC kit installed and the owner told me that with this kit the neutral indicator light does not turn on and the high beam indicator light stays on. Does anyone know if this is true or was it wired wrong?
 
Top1371

Top1371

Active Member
Does the bulb change between Hi and Lo when you toggle the switch? If not try changing the bulb. Check the Neutral switch connection down at the transmission and make sure it's seated properly, if it is you probably have short and will need to trace it. If I remember correctly, the neutral switch/light/wiriing is not even wired into the WP unit.
 
awg

awg

Guru
I say also to check the wiring again. My 04 neutral light and highbeam light work like they are supposed to. My guess would be its grounding out or possible came out of the harness causing the lights not work properly. If he provided the wire plus diagram you can trace the wires back to the connectors. I have the directions that came with my wire plus. If you need a copy I can make a copy and send it to you.
 
bdmridgeback

bdmridgeback

Low Down Chop Shop
A 2004 with a wire plus module in it should work just like the stock indicators did with the EHC.

It was either wired wrong or water has corroded the Tach Ring to the point that they are not working as they should.
 
Moespeeds

Moespeeds

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I had this problem with a WP I did on an 05 chopper. I was never able to trace the source of the problem. No grounded or crossed wires, new tach ring didn't fix it. Owner eventually sold the bike so it's out of my hair.
 
BigDogBro1

BigDogBro1

Made in the USA
One wiring area I have always wondered about was on the LED indicators for the Hi-beam, Neutral, Oil, Temp(EFI) and L/R Turns. Were those EHC powered by +5v signal (YES I believe) and is WIRE+ driving them with +5v or (+12v (with or w/o additional current limiting resistance))?

If the LEDs are very bright using the Wire+ then they could be driving them with +12v and will eventually cause them to burn out.

If the LEDs are at normal brightness using a Wire+ then all is okay.
 
bdmridgeback

bdmridgeback

Low Down Chop Shop
The Very early Big Dog Wire-Plus modules defaulted to High beam at all times after start up unless you switched it to low, but at that time the high beam indicator went off.
 
nick52

nick52

Member
im a new owner of the 04 ridgeback, when i bought the bike i then found this forum a month and a half, and ive learned alot from you guys ive hesitated in asking but i have no idea what an ehc is, woud one of you please school a guy on this subject thanks
 
stlmikie

stlmikie

I wish I had more money.
Don't let anybody scare you about your bike. If its running fine don't sweat it. They just want you to buy their crap.



nick52 said:
im a new owner of the 04 ridgeback, when i bought the bike i then found this forum a month and a half, and ive learned alot from you guys ive hesitated in asking but i have no idea what an ehc is, woud one of you please school a guy on this subject thanks
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bdmridgeback

bdmridgeback

Low Down Chop Shop
stlmikie said:
Don't let anybody scare you about your bike. If its running fine don't sweat it. They just want you to buy their crap.
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Keep the smart ass remarks to yourself...not trying to sell a single thing, just explaining just like the other 99% on here would have! :job::job::job:
 
stlmikie

stlmikie

I wish I had more money.
Blow me Jake. If you weren't trying to pawn your gear you probly wouldn't even be here. The guy is brand new and your already talking your smack about his bike. He asked what it was not what your opinion was.
 
Moespeeds

Moespeeds

Well-Known Member
Nick52 please post a full sized picture of your avatar sans clothing immediately to diffuse the situation. Thanks.
 
Nukeranger

Nukeranger

Nukeranger
X4 on the avatar!

On the other subject, everyone is allowed to have an opinion. In my opinion, no one is selling "their crap" here and only offering knowledge, opinions, experience and products to help us. I also think somebody needs a hug!

I appreciate Nick asking a question and no question is too stupid. I also appreciate others opinions. Weeding through responses is part of the research needed to make a personal choice and learn about their bikes.

So, there's my opinion,

Huw

I also hope my EHC doesn't fail but have WP sitting on the self in case!
 
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