| Author | Message | ||
     86129squids |
Hey all- as usual, I'm sure several of youn's can chime in on this: My '02 Triumph Sprint ST threw an engine code the last time I rode it- I'd stopped at a gas station down the street from the house, it didn't want to start, which was weird as I'd just ridden it at highway speeds for two 30 minute sessions. I bumped it off in 2nd gear, and pow, check engine light came on. It ran fine, but I was only about a hundred yards from the house... So, I bought a cable to do the diagnostics, and started scanning the TuneECU website- it became obvious that all they intend to do with that site is offer the various programs, NO ADVICE, looks like they've had an "idiot infection". All I want to do is clear the engine check light, record a baseline check of its tune as it is currently, and then correct things as needed back to stock. I've no experience with this procedure, and I know the stakes- don't wanna screw anything up! I'll plan on connecting my Beemer battery at full charge to supplement the 12V needs, disconnect the headlight fuse, set the laptop to full-on/no sleep mode with plug-in power... I've scanned the basic instructions, just looking for more advice here. Thanks in advance! | ||
| Sifo |
It's been quite a while since I've had to set it up, but I don't think it was too hard. Connecting to the bike is a lot like using EMCspy. Key on, kill switch in the run position, cable connected to the PC and start the program. It should connect after a short period (less than a minute). It will display your codes along with a text description. There's an option on the menu under ECU to clear the error codes. As with any software of this sort, it's not a bad idea to start by downloading your current flash and save it. Then back that up somewhere safe. Also this software seems slower reading and writing the maps. Follow their suggestion and pull the fuse for the headlight, and I like to plug it into a trickle charger while doing this unless I'm doing something with the bike running. Looks like you already know that though. Holler if you have specific questions. I may know the answer. Or not. | ||
| 86129squids |
Thanks Tom- I'm hoping to get to fiddle with it this weekend, as the temps may get up into the 50's! IIRC Fireman Jim knows about this stuff, when I get a chance I'll PM him... there were a couple of guys here who seemed to know about this program. | ||
| 86129squids |
Bump! I'm expecting to have decent weather Monday, hopefully also the time to plug in and diagnose the Triumph, then re-set what needs to be seen to. Then maybe go on a less-than-crappy-cold ride! | ||
| 86129squids |
Update: Well, on my 2nd attempt at running the program yesterday, success! I got it into diagnostic mode, almost immediately it showed a fuel pump relay code. This really didn't make sense, as I've started it a few times since throwing the code, and it runs fine. So I cleared it, NBD at all. Fireman Jim helped me a fair bit and confirmed that a weak battery/low voltage could cause hiccups like this on Triumphs, kudos to a faraway buddy! Gonna grab a bite to eat and head out for a short ride before I gotta jump back on the hamster wheel, chase that cheese. (work) | ||
| Ezblast |
Both Jim and Terry are motorcycle Budhas - lol EZ | ||
| Thumper74 |
Isn't there a problem with the fuel pumps on the Sprint STs? My buddy that I bought mine off of included a spare... | ||
| 86129squids |
Thump, I've not been aware of that, but I'll keep a watch... After a short ride out towards Walland to pick up some Bread of Heaven BBQ,  I rode back home and dropped the grub off, then rode to get some sandwich bread- when I got ready to start it up and come home, no crank... I managed not to get too worked up (despite my clock-in time at work coming up), found a slightly loose negative battery terminal connection. This may have been part of the problem all along- of course, the simplest thing is where you start looking! Dang I'm ready for Glitch Badness to get here!  |
