1. 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

Busted ecu connector

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by tempus fugit, Jan 27, 2010.

  1. tempus fugit Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Vancouver, Wa
    Took my suspension out and gave it to ProMotion for upgrades.

    Now it's time to clean, clean, clean. But.....what's this? @$%! The gorilla that worked on this bike last broke the ecu connector. See the side of it broken off? It had a little piece of black tape over it. Also, one pin is bent into the next one, shorting it out. See the black mark in the socket in the mating part where the pin was forced into the same hole with the other one? The bike ran great and gave no sign of any problems. I gently bent it back without breaking it. Anyone know what that pin is for?

    As far as the busted connector, I think I can fix it but also considering replacing. Nothing on ebay currently. Anyone got a line on a used 08 TE450 ecu? Are they plug and play or would it have to be setup be a dealer?

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    tempus fugit, Jan 27, 2010
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  2. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Personally I would not worry about it, having worked in electronics field. Seriously.


    On the other hand based on the awesomely clean garage you have, it may bother you. Nice map :thumbsup:
    Coffee, Jan 27, 2010
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  3. tempus fugit Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Vancouver, Wa
    Thanks for the compliment on my garage.

    I'm just worried about the ecu getting wet and leaving me stranded or ruining it. It's not a sealed connector anymore. I could wrap the hell out of it with duct tape, but that's cheesy. And with all the heat up there it would make a mess. I would feel sorry for the next guy that has to take it apart. Wait, that's me.

    How many occassions are there to take that connector apart anyway?
    tempus fugit, Jan 27, 2010
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  4. Pete Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Victoria, Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2014 TE300
    OK i am actually concerned about the cleanliness of your garage. You dont have garbage bags of hair and toe nail clippings in your closet do you? :p
    Pete, Jan 27, 2010
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  5. tempus fugit Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Vancouver, Wa
    ha! We made a deal long ago. The garage is MINE. The closets and the rest of the house aren't mine. They're hers. She gets to do whatever she wants in there. I say nothing. The garage is for motorcycles and motorcycle related products, tools, and equipment. And cars and trucks, on occasion. Even the bicycles and lawn equipment are banished to the shed.
    tempus fugit, Jan 28, 2010
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  6. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    I honestly see no reason to take the connector off the ecu, ever, unless you are changing it to see if that is why your bike is not working. I've never had my connector off my 2006 bike. Everything can be done via the other connector that goes to the ibeat.

    I would use electrical tape if I was concerned with it, and you may be, you have Vancouver WA as your location. Some electrical tape is self - amalgamation tape that (mainly) only sticks to itself. It does not even need to be electrical tape.

    Home depot, West Marine, electrical supply houses.

    As long as the electrical contacts are made, that is the important thing. Bikes (and riders) will always be susceptible to breaking down for numerous reasons and you should always have back up plans anyway. If you were doing the Dakar that would be different.
    Coffee, Jan 28, 2010
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  7. MOTORHEAD Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Mount Vernon, Indiana
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    none
    Other Motorcycles:
    2014 YAMAHA YZ250
    I'd put some dielectric grease and a few wraps of super 88 electrical tape on it and go.

    But, I'd keep looking for a replacement ECU to snag some day. Probable one of the hop up kits that come with a new ECU.:thumbsup:
    MOTORHEAD, Jan 28, 2010
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  8. tempus fugit Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Vancouver, Wa
    Good info guys. Thanks. I thought about using the dialectric grease. I use on most of the connectors. Should I be concerned at all about it getting into the ecu?
    tempus fugit, Jan 28, 2010
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  9. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    No dialectric grease will not harm anything. I would not worry about putting that on but after seeing some pics of the water crossings some of you people do......... :eek:
    Coffee, Jan 28, 2010
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  10. tempus fugit Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Vancouver, Wa
    Good. I will use that then. And some good electrical tape. Thanks guys.
    tempus fugit, Jan 28, 2010
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  11. ghte Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Bright, Victoria Australia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2 x 310's, 2016 Beta 480, SWM RS650
    Other Motorcycles:
    2016 Multi ,Griso1100, Monster695
    What about shrink wrap or would that require to much heat? The self moulding tape works well. I use it for offshore yacht racing mainly as a shroud cover to protect sails but it melds into itself and seals beatifully. It can be easily cut away later with a sharp knife.
    Ditto on your work shop, I only got the shed.
    ghte, Jan 28, 2010
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  12. seymore Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Boise, ID
    That pin isn't connected to anything.

    I would coat the face of the female connector with dielectric and then wrap over the connector to the ECU body with electrical tape. This should keep moisture and dust from getting in.
    seymore, Jan 28, 2010
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  13. tempus fugit Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Vancouver, Wa
    Ah, OK good. Thanks guys.
    tempus fugit, Jan 29, 2010
    #13