FAULT CODE 69

[fjrden]

After only putting 1000 miles on the S10 I had a rear wheel puncture. Fixed by garage and home. Washed bike and now the Fault Code 69 has come on along with "yellow engine" and "abs" signs. My dealer does not knowe what this is. I have not had a chance to ride bike since yesterday but they say it may well re-boot itself when I am next out. Anyone else come across this?

 

[dcstrom]

Did you remove the rear wheel?

 

[fjrden]

Yes the rear wheel was out, by a tyre dealer. I rode the bike home about 60 miles, well you have to go the long way, and washed bike on return. The only thing I then did was to start bike and put into gear to dry rear brake disc!

Thanks

 

[dcstrom]

If there is no damage from the tire change (can't imagine how),

I was just thinking that with the abs sensor area being a bit sensitive ("no magnets", delicate sensor) then it's possible with no experience/knowledge/care (like someone at a tire shop) could be a bit rough with it...

But you're right - if it didn't start till after the wash then probably nothing to do with the ABS. I wouldn't always trust the error codes to always mean what they say and say what they mean, but it's worth checking the area indicated. Otherwise back to the dealer.

I think the lesson is, once again, never wash your bike. Unless you do it like this.

 

[fjrden]

Thanks chaps. Going to go to dealers Thursday to get it checked out ... ::021::

 

[GrahamD]

Ive been asked about this exact same thing before by someone over on ADV but I can;t remember what the resolution was? ::010::

All I can remember is they lost interest after I explained I didn't own one

 

[Maybert]

Not sure if this is of use, but I got that same error code when I dyno'd the bike. Came on during the first dyno run and scared the tech.... but went away as soon as I had the bike back on the road.

Good luck and safe riding!

Alex

 

[Epping]

The only thing I then did was to start bike and put into gear to dry rear brake disc!

This will cause ABS to come on. Did you apply rear brake as well? I suggest this combination has tricked the electronics to think there is a fault and that a short ride and applying the brakes might sort this out.
Good luck.

 

[Checkswrecks]

A lot of us have seen the lights come on when intentionally (or otherwise) disabling the ABS like this. Whether it's a real fault just takes stopping the engine, then re-starting it.

Edit - Good catch on Greg's mention in the next post that I forgot to mention the thing needs to start to roll. Thanks

 

[Waspworks]

A lot of us have seen the lights come on when intentionally (or otherwise) disabling the ABS like this. Whether it's a real fault just takes stopping the engine, then re-starting it.

Na - Will still come on when you restart the engine, but will go off after 10>20meters..
Your bike will do this each time you run the bike in gear on the stand and will go off a short time after both wheel sensors see similar movement.

Noth'n to see here folk's - Move along..

Greg.

 

[fjrden]

Thanks chaps. Greg is correct as soon as I rode bike all lights went. Went to dealer and he agres with Gregs com
mentd. So hopefully all is well.

 

[EricV]

I think the lesson is, once again, never wash your bike. Unless you do it like this.

Words to live by. A clean bike is a gay bike. 8) It wasn't designed to be washed. If you don't believe me, pull the upper right side panel and take a look at the "protective" boot over the wiring connectors. Look backwards to anyone?

 

[fender5803]

Plus one on the "never wash your bike"
IMHO of course.
Leave it out in the rain, OK - but maybe not a Nor'Easter or days long driving rain - but better than pressure from a hose.
Wipe it down getting into all the little hard to get to spots - OK - if you like that kind of activity.
Wipe down the easy to get to places - IMHO - the way to go - if I feel like it.
Keep it lubed up where it needs it - yes.

Just the way I see it, you may see it other wise.
I am so happy to have a shaft drive with no chain maintenance-!!!
I hope this didn't get to far off the topic ...

::022::

 

[Brick]

Whew... I got home from my big trip and boy was my bike dirty. Not only did I wash it but the next day I decided it was also due for oil and rear drive fluid change. It has sat over night and was now in the 20 degree mark... so I decided to not ride it to warm it up but to put it on the center stand and start the engine. Then I thought well I'll just put it in gear on the center stand so I can warm up the gear lube oil.

I got the same indications... I expected the ABS light but when the check engine light came on I got worried. I turned it off went ahead and changed the oil/filter and rear gear lube. Now I turned it on and it has the "69" error code.

Whew... Thanks again to this forum and this thread I feel much better. Tomorrow I intend on riding it again and can't wait... I'll look forward to all lights going out after a short distance of both wheels moving at the same speed. ::008:: ::008:: ::012:: ::012::

::003:: ::003:: ::021:: ::021::
This forum is GREAT! Thanks Ya'll!

 

[SHUMBA]

Words to live by. A clean bike is a gay bike. 8) It wasn't designed to be washed. If you don't believe me, pull the upper right side panel and take a look at the "protective" boot over the wiring connectors. Look backwards to anyone?

Yea, I saw that protective "boot" and I'd say it is backwards, because if any moisture made its way into this area behind the upper right hand cowl, then it could create an electrical problem.
I rode through some rather moderate rain recently and my additional LED lights (self installed) remained on despite turning off the key and the on off switch for these LED'S.
I suspected that rain had entered the areas behind the right hand panels, however everything was dry. I traced my problem with the LED'S to a relay that I installed. Faulty relay, don't know, or possibly the way I wired them, but all worked flawlessly for 4 1/2 months of approximately 10,000 km. I replaced the relay and I carry a spare relay in the event this recurrs.
The only way I was able to remove power from the LED lights was to take a Jack knife and cut the wires which led to about 3 hours of labour (self-do).
SHUMBA


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[SHUMBA]

Plus one on the "never wash your bike"
IMHO of course.
Leave it out in the rain, OK - but maybe not a Nor'Easter or days long driving rain - but better than pressure from a hose.
Wipe it down getting into all the little hard to get to spots - OK - if you like that kind of activity.
Wipe down the easy to get to places - IMHO - the way to go - if I feel like it.
Keep it lubed up where it needs it - yes.

Just the way I see it, you may see it other wise.
I am so happy to have a shaft drive with no chain maintenance-!!!
I hope this didn't get to far off the topic ...

::022::

My bike is definitely not a gay bike. However I take it to the self do carwash for a good bath....never any issues.
SHUMBA

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[EricV]

The comment was tongue in cheek. I really do think bikes are not designed with washing in mind, but more riding thru rain, etc.

I actually did wash the bike for the first time today. ~3 years and 37k or so. I was careful to avoid spraying water in a variety of places and no high pressure water at all.

FWIW, relays sometimes fail due to vibration. I've had that happen over the years. I've been sticking to Bosch relays mostly. Hella is good too.

 

[SHUMBA]

The comment was tongue in cheek. I really do think bikes are not designed with washing in mind, but more riding thru rain, etc.

I actually did wash the bike for the first time today. ~3 years and 37k or so. I was careful to avoid spraying water in a variety of places and no high pressure water at all.

FWIW, relays sometimes fail due to vibration. I've had that happen over the years. I've been sticking to Bosch relays mostly. Hella is good too.

Thanks for your reply EricV.
Yup I know what...
I'm careful when washing my bike at the car wash. Don't spray directly at the electrical components.
I use the high pressure wand to remove the bugs and dirt from the underside.
I've been doing lots of gravel lately...and like my old girlfriend once said "I just can't get enough".
I packed the replacement relay with a dense foam and I'm hoping the foam will prevent future relay failures
SHUMBA

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[Tenman]

Changed my coolant and got a 69 code looking at me. WTF. It went away before I got out of the yard. I tightened a few spokes. Looks like that may have been it.