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neutral light with mind of it's own (08 TE250)

Discussion in '4 Stroke' started by ffkira, Apr 17, 2009.

  1. ffkira Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Waukesha, WI
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2020 TE 150i
    anyone else have a neutral light with a mind of it's own? Sometimes it's on, sometimes it's off, sometimes it blinks. Any fixes for this?

    My other issue is the bike killing on me, not funny. I did the first 30 minute break in and changed oil. I took it out today on a short trip to the bank and got stuck twice. Hmmmm...
    ffkira, Apr 17, 2009
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  2. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    Do you mean it stalls? And then won't start?
    Dirtdame, Apr 17, 2009
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  3. ffkira Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Waukesha, WI
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2020 TE 150i
    Yes, that's what I mean. I was going around 45mph and it stalled, then again at 35mph and stalled. The speedo doesn't seem to be very accurate either.
    ffkira, Apr 17, 2009
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  4. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    Certainly seems like an electrical issue. Since the bike is brand new, I'd trot it quick like a bunny back to the dealership and have them look at it. Sounds like it could be a warranty issue or maybe a simple fix of a loose connection or wire.
    Dirtdame, Apr 17, 2009
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  5. ffkira Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Waukesha, WI
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2020 TE 150i
    problem is the trot back to the dealership is 5 hours :)
    ffkira, Apr 17, 2009
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  6. Dirtdame Administrator

    Location:
    Rock Springs Wy
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    11 WR300,13 WR125,18 FE501
    Other Motorcycles:
    17 Beta Xtrainer
    :thumbsdown:Bleh! My dealership is two miles from my house.
    Maybe if you call your dealership and discuss the problem in detail, they could help you check some things.

    I did that with an outboard. There were no dealerships around close that wanted to help me or work on the motor, so I called a dealer in Colorado and chatted about the problem with them on the phone. After a few minutes, they suggested a new powerpack (CDI unit). I went ahead and ordered it. When it was shipped to me, I bolted it up to the side of the powerhead, attached the wiring and away the motor went on both cylinders again.
    Dirtdame, Apr 17, 2009
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  7. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    My initial thoughts are - these 2 items may be related. It is possible that the 'gear indicator sensor' (near shift lever with 1 wire connected to it) may be not working correctly.

    Or.... they could be 2 unrelated things. Try loosening the gas cap to let some air in, it could have a plugged vent hose. The one way valves that some with the bike on the vent hose are not the greatest, and you may have all the emissions stuff still on.

    Or it could be an issue with the efi not being tuned... but I would start by loosening the gas cap cause that is easy, quick, and the most likely thing that might be happening.
    Coffee, Apr 17, 2009
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  8. HuskyDude Moderator

    Location:
    BC, Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    13/TR650
    Other Motorcycles:
    10/EC300, 76/TY175
    Did you wash your bike lately?
    Might be unrelated but some members were having troubles with turn signals also after washing their bike...
    May check out http://www.cafehusky.com/forums/showthread.php?t=421&highlight=Signal+light
    HuskyDude, Apr 17, 2009
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  9. ffkira Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Waukesha, WI
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2020 TE 150i
    thanks Dean, I tried loosening the gas cap which I was hoping would be the fix but wasn't ;) I have taken the emission stuff off.

    I think I have a bad wiring issue going on here. When troubleshooting I moved the bike slightly by grabbing the the handlebars facing the front of the bike, the bike made a funny noise and went dead...no battery. I grabbed the handlebars again (around the wiring) and it made the same noise and battery was back and it started. There has to be some short or bad wiring in there. This is frustrating! Would that mess up my EFI? This is my first bike with EFI so learning a bit here. Nearest dealer is almost 3 hours away so want to see what I can troubleshoot on my own before making the trek.

    I really appreciate the info!
    ffkira, Apr 17, 2009
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  10. ffkira Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Waukesha, WI
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2020 TE 150i
    ffkira, Apr 17, 2009
    #10

  11. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Excellent troubleshooting skills! :thumbsup:

    If it were me I'd examine the wiring closely then when I could not find anything wrong cuz my eyes are terrible, get out the schematic & voltmeter and start debugging. The trick is to keep the bike in a 'broken' configuration so the problem can be tracked down. Intermittent problems are the hardest to track down unfortunately.

    Or.... just start wiggling wires till it breaks/works/breaks/works and you should find the problem area.

    Pretty tough to say much more than that in a forum... too many combination's of possibilities.

    I'm not sure how durable the EFI units are but they get beat up a lot by the riders and except for tuning issues I've not heard any problems.
    Coffee, Apr 17, 2009
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  12. ScottyR Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Mitchell, ON
    Your neutral light flashing is the same as your "check engine" light on your car. When it flashes it means something is wrong.

    The series of flashes indicates the problem. It needs to get hooked up to the I-Beat to diagnose the problem.
    ScottyR, Apr 17, 2009
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  13. ffkira Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Waukesha, WI
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2020 TE 150i
    Dean...thanks for the troubleshooting thumbs up and all your help ;) I'm a fairly new rider and a brand new husky owner so trying here! My CRF230F has a lot less stuff on it to get messed up LOL!

    ScottyR...thanks! The husky manual sucks! LOL =) I couldn't find any data on what a flashing light meant. I wish I would have noticed it at the dealer. I'm a bit disappointed that my brand spankin' new husky came to me faulty. The neutral light has been blinking since day 1...sigh.
    ffkira, Apr 17, 2009
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  14. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    I'd listen to Scotty on the neutral light issue. He is a dealer in Canada and works on them. It is still weird about the stalling, let us know what the issue was :thumbsup:


    We had a 2005 crf230f!
    Coffee, Apr 17, 2009
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  15. ffkira Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Waukesha, WI
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2020 TE 150i
    I sure will on both accounts!

    Thanks again!
    ffkira, Apr 17, 2009
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  16. ramz Husqvarna
    B Class

    Location:
    Salida, CO
    Page 16 of the Owner's Manual:
    *IMPORTANT: Functions of the GREEN warning light (4)
    “NEUTRAL” in case of FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
    malfunction (contact your local HUSQVARNA Dealer)
    a) With the GEARBOX NOT in NEUTRAL position: the warning
    light FLASHES INTERMITTENTLY.
    b) With the GEARBOX in NEUTRAL position: the warning light is
    initially constantly ON then it FLASHES
    TWICE IN RAPID SUCCESSION then returns to being constantly
    ON. This cycle repeats itself. After eliminating the malfunction,
    the warning light (4) returns to its normal operation.
    ------------------------------------
    Cryptic, but understandable if read with patience.
    ramz, Apr 17, 2009
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  17. ffkira Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Waukesha, WI
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2020 TE 150i
    Thanks! Must have been asleep when I read that part of the manual. :D

    ffkira, Apr 18, 2009
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  18. ffkira Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Waukesha, WI
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2020 TE 150i
    Thanks to Keytime Motorsports my Husky is fixed and running well. They fixed the ground to short issue and installed a power up plug. Great guys, they have my future business. Thanks again for everyone who offered suggestions and helped me troubleshoot.
    Kira
    ffkira, May 28, 2009
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  19. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Coffee, May 28, 2009
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  20. ffkira Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Waukesha, WI
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2020 TE 150i
    Yep, that's the place! Great guys and did a wonderful job with my bike. And cool, I'll start a thread, thanks!
    ffkira, May 28, 2009
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