"Diag" and flashing "ECU" on right side of TFT???

Shuter

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Help! I washed the bike today after a ride, dried it pretty well, then put it on the centerstand and started it up. Problem is, the right side of the TFT is now blank except for "Diag" at top and a flashing "ECU" below it. Holding the menu button down for a few seconds made the "ECU" light go away, but I still seem to be in Diagnostic mode or something?

Haven't ridden yet to see if it goes away, but any thoughts? Could something have gotten wet while washing that shouldn't have? I did put the bike in gear for a few seconds on the centerstand, and when I initially started it my Battery Tender was plugged in, if either of those things make a difference???
 

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Sounds like it just needed a little extra time to dry out.
I believe so. Was also unable to turn on Traction Control during that period. Yeah, a bit scary. I'd probably turned it off/on 6 or 8 times then rode it for a few miles, and the issue remained. After the ride I was starting to think I'd have to take it to the dealer...turned it off one more time, then back on, and voila!

Moral to story, apparently, is don't wash the bike! Or, be more careful where relatively high pressure water is directed...
 

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I don’t use high pressure to wash my bikes, mostly just a garden hose and even then always avoid spraying switches. But I also realize where many folks live a high pressure washer is the only choice, just try to be careful where and how you spray.
 

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This is good information! First I've read here about this happening to anyone? But as for me I would avoid getting the instrument panel / dashboard wet...at the same time....this (IS) an "Adventure" bike and getting wet should not be a problem! Thanks for the heads-up!
 

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This is good information! First I've read here about this happening to anyone? But as for me I would avoid getting the instrument panel / dashboard wet...at the same time....this (IS) an "Adventure" bike and getting wet should not be a problem! Thanks for the heads-up!
I figured my stupidity could serve as a PSA:) Yeah, you'd think everything is sealed and it shouldn't be a problem. Honestly, I think my issue may have come from the fact that I removed the seat to "wash under it" (dumb, I know), and there's a plug that I believe is used to hook up the diagnostics under the seat...I know that plug got doused, as I rinsed out the area pretty well. Never again!
 

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I figured my stupidity could serve as a PSA:) Yeah, you'd think everything is sealed and it shouldn't be a problem. Honestly, I think my issue may have come from the fact that I removed the seat to "wash under it" (dumb, I know), and there's a plug that I believe is used to hook up the diagnostics under the seat...I know that plug got doused, as I rinsed out the area pretty well. Never again!
Ok, I think that explains it. I’ve washed mine many times and have ridden in some torrential downpours and never seen an issue like this with any bike I’ve owned including the Ténéré. There are open connectors under the seat, shouldn’t clean under there with anything more than a damp rag!


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Ok, I think that explains it. I’ve washed mine many times and have ridden in some torrential downpours and never seen an issue like this with any bike I’ve owned including the Ténéré. There are open connectors under the seat, shouldn’t clean under there with anything more than a damp rag!


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You are correct, sir! Lesson learned, I promise:)
 

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Happy for you that the problem subsided, but that unfortunately doesn't mean it went away. My 10's been through fairly deep water, numerous downpours, and some pretty aggressive washings/rinsings and has never experienced an issue like that. If it were me I'd take a good gander around the electronics and not be shy with an inhibiting spray while there.
 

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Happy for you that the problem subsided, but that unfortunately doesn't mean it went away. My 10's been through fairly deep water, numerous downpours, and some pretty aggressive washings/rinsings and has never experienced an issue like that. If it were me I'd take a good gander around the electronics and not be shy with an inhibiting spray while there.
Do you mean something like ACF-50?
 

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You can literally dunk [digital] electrical parts in ACF-50 without hurting their function. Dielectric grease is also good for connectors and lasts longer, as ACF50 washes away easily.

As Travex wrote, a number of these bikes have been dunked. The key words I read here were "high pressure" before the word water. I'll use the power washer on the tires and inside the fenders, but that's about it. Motorcycles just have too many bearings, seals, stickers, etc. If there's so much as a crack in the paint, I've seen how a pressure washer lifted a huge amount of paint from a gas tank too.

Appreciate your sharing in any case.
 
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