Is it goosed? (Instrument panel)

Growler · 10-14-2012, 06:10 PM

So after getting caught in a real bad storm the digital part of the instrument panel on my 1200gs doesn't read anything, thoughts?

def · 10-14-2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Growler

So after getting caught in a real bad storm the digital part of the instrument panel on my 1200gs doesn't read anything, thoughts?

Let it sit in the sun.

Wolfgang55 · 10-14-2012, 06:42 PM

Fill it full of rice

LaurelPerryOnLand · 10-15-2012, 07:23 AM

If you'd provide some pics...I'd take a GANDER

Then, I'd let it sit in the sun. +1, per Def

JimVonBaden · 10-15-2012, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by def

Let it sit in the sun.

For at least a day or two, and don't ride it. Water and electronics do not mix well. If the instruments are no yet fried, they may become fried.

Also, if you are handy, you might consider removing the plug to the instrument cluster and drying it out, then add dialectric grease to the plug to keep water out next time.

Jim

Growler · 10-20-2012, 04:48 AM

Thanks guys tried those things, its goosed! $1000 to replace, it was a great trip though!!!

GB · 10-20-2012, 05:11 AM

what year is your bike? how many miles?

Growler · 10-20-2012, 08:14 PM

2005, 53k

Ayrshire Bull · 10-20-2012, 10:33 PM

growler - theres one on flea-bay right now

(no affiliation ... yada yada .....)

Growler · 10-23-2012, 05:38 PM

Thanks have my eye on it!!

Growler · 11-14-2012, 05:33 PM

Ok, so bought the one off e bay, took it to BMW shop today, tech spent 4 hours trying to sink the computer to the instrument panel, everything else works on it but the mileage won't programme to my mileage, ie the unit I bought was at 83K mines at 53K but it wont reset to 53, any ideas or have I wasted my money?

def · 11-15-2012, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Growler

Ok, so bought the one off e bay, took it to BMW shop today, tech spent 4 hours trying to sink the computer to the instrument panel, everything else works on it but the mileage won't programme to my mileage, ie the unit I bought was at 83K mines at 53K but it wont reset to 53, any ideas or have I wasted my money?

Subtract 30,000 miles from the reading and have it documented by a court of law for a potential future sale.

Desert Skies · 11-15-2012, 02:37 PM

I've had to pull mine off, disassemble it, resolder the LCD connector and controller and put it all back together twice to get the LCD functioning again. Last time, I actually found a loose pin on the controller. These things take a hell of a beating under low RPM acceleration. I'm surprised the tach and spedo servos don't disintegrate.

BTW, I've been in the rain allot but don't see any moisture intrusion evidence when inside the unit.

Growler · 11-23-2012, 05:57 PM

Thanks, I don't suppose you'd be interested in taking a look at my old unit to see if you could repair it?

10-14-2012, 06:10 PM	#1
Growler ^OP Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Oddometer: 37	Is it goosed? (Instrument panel) So after getting caught in a real bad storm the digital part of the instrument panel on my 1200gs doesn't read anything, thoughts?

10-14-2012, 06:42 PM	#3
Wolfgang55 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Next to Rio Bravo Oddometer: 2,962	rice is nice Fill it full of rice

10-15-2012, 07:23 AM	#4
LaurelPerryOnLand Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Denver, CO Oddometer: 2,459	Fowl retort... If you'd provide some pics...I'd take a GANDER Then, I'd let it sit in the sun. +1, per Def

10-20-2012, 05:11 AM	#7
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,498	what year is your bike? how many miles? __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

10-20-2012, 10:33 PM	#9
Ayrshire Bull why the hell not? Joined: Nov 2002 Location: North Vancouver, B.C., CA-NA-DA Oddometer: 1,307	growler - theres one on flea-bay right now (no affiliation ... yada yada .....) __________________ "It's not what you look at that matters, it's what you see." - HDT

10-20-2012, 04:48 AM	#6
Growler ^OP Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Oddometer: 37	Thanks guys tried those things, its goosed! $1000 to replace, it was a great trip though!!!

10-20-2012, 08:14 PM	#8
Growler ^OP Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Oddometer: 37	2005, 53k

10-23-2012, 05:38 PM	#10
Growler ^OP Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Oddometer: 37	Thanks have my eye on it!!

11-14-2012, 05:33 PM	#11
Growler ^OP Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Oddometer: 37	Ok, so bought the one off e bay, took it to BMW shop today, tech spent 4 hours trying to sink the computer to the instrument panel, everything else works on it but the mileage won't programme to my mileage, ie the unit I bought was at 83K mines at 53K but it wont reset to 53, any ideas or have I wasted my money?

11-15-2012, 02:37 PM	#13
Desert Skies One brick shy... Joined: Mar 2004 Location: Tejas Oddometer: 2,062	I've had to pull mine off, disassemble it, resolder the LCD connector and controller and put it all back together twice to get the LCD functioning again. Last time, I actually found a loose pin on the controller. These things take a hell of a beating under low RPM acceleration. I'm surprised the tach and spedo servos don't disintegrate. BTW, I've been in the rain allot but don't see any moisture intrusion evidence when inside the unit. __________________ “Sorry I'm late, feck'n off takes a lot of time.” " The 'Wing is my wife's bike - I'm just the feck'n driver." - USMCG_Spyder " This post is full of VonBadenisms." - Gordy Tripn' with Tom Some pictures ZZ Rider - Tom Lowry Texas Blue - Tom Lowry

11-23-2012, 05:57 PM	#14
Growler ^OP Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Oddometer: 37	Thanks, I don't suppose you'd be interested in taking a look at my old unit to see if you could repair it?

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