You DO NOT have to remove the tank, or remove the TB's to replace this unit (unless your a Honda shop trying to charge folks flat rate labor rates)
You DO NOT have to remove the tank, or remove the TB's to replace this unit (unless your a Honda shop trying to charge folks flat rate labor rates)
Well now I know where it is that's a start not I five minute job (is there such a thing) some thing to keep me busy now the nights are drawing inThe ECT sensor wiring is one of the more commonly found damaged wires on these bikes.
Either by Heat (wires get crispy and the coating crumbles off exposing the wires to short out) or by folks trying to remove the T-stat, or tighten all the leaking clamps and twisting the T-stat housing to get at the clamps, thus causing the wire coating to crumble off etc.
Another sure fire way to damage these three wires is by trying to remove the T-stat cover WITHOUT propping a socket or piece of wood underneath the T-stat housing for support, and twisting the housing and hoses.
Problem is nobody ever looks behind the T-stat housing to check for damage in this area.
In the past 14 years or so, I've never found a damaged/bad ECT sensor terminal or switch, but I have found damaged wires, shorting out by touching each other more often than I'd care to admit.
I'm guessing your gonna find something like this behind the terminal connector....
So can you see it when you tilt the tank forward or do you have to take the airbox offYou DO NOT have to remove the tank, or remove the TB's to replace this unit (unless your a Honda shop trying to charge folks flat rate labor rates)
Igofar do you have to completly remove the rad or just move it forward I've looked at the parts list but I cant see the sub assembly. Just a thought is it worth replacing the thermoset whilst in in thereDepending on what your more comfortable doing (lifting tank-removing air box base) or (removing radiator), if you just want to see if the wires are damaged, you could go in through the front (behind radiator) with a mirror and flashlight.
Do you know the part number for the harness?Not sure what you mean “tilt the tank forward”
But if you haven’t worked in this area before, the easiest would be to remove the tank (have a new fuel joint hose in hand) and remove the radiator etc.
You would then be able to lift the rubber sheet and see it.
However, if you find it looking like the one in my picture, there would be nothing to do but order the sub wire harness and replace the whole unit.
And for that you would need to remove the Tupperware.
Throttle body sub-harness (if replacing it) 32103-MCS-770Do you know the part number for the harness?
Is it a nightmare to replace josh or could I get away with insulating tapeThrottle body sub-harness (if replacing it) 32103-MCS-770
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I got in contacted with the main UK Honda dealer to see if they had that sub wiring assembly no such luckThe ECT sensor wiring is one of the more commonly found damaged wires on these bikes.
Either by Heat (wires get crispy and the coating crumbles off exposing the wires to short out) or by folks trying to remove the T-stat, or tighten all the leaking clamps and twisting the T-stat housing to get at the clamps, thus causing the wire coating to crumble off etc.
Another sure fire way to damage these three wires is by trying to remove the T-stat cover WITHOUT propping a socket or piece of wood underneath the T-stat housing for support, and twisting the housing and hoses.
Problem is nobody ever looks behind the T-stat housing to check for damage in this area.
In the past 14 years or so, I've never found a damaged/bad ECT sensor terminal or switch, but I have found damaged wires, shorting out by touching each other more often than I'd care to admit.
I'm guessing your gonna find something like this behind the terminal connector....
Igofar you've done this task a few times does the petrol tank need to be removed ofr just propped upThat’s not something a shop would stock, but they should be able to order one for you.
Either way will work.Igofar you've done this task a few times does the petrol tank need to be removed ofr just propped up