heated-handgrip-problem-61-022-90-2396-290

Service-InformationM otorcycle ©BMW ot N.A. Service Department Group: 61 General Electrics February 1990 61 022 90 (2396) For USA Only Heated Handgrips- RlOOGPSa ris/Dakar Problem: Cause: Test: Heated grips become hot in only one position or do not heat at a 11. Grip heat is activated by rocker switch on dashboard. LOW – OFF – HIGH In a few cases the w1 r1 ng col or codes have been mistaken1y switched at the connection between the switch and main wiring harness. If you are uncertain that the grips are heating in both positions, you can perform a simple test by using a thermometer. Touch a .grip with the thermometer and switch the push buttom to either 11High11 or 11Low11 position. Low Position will heat to approximately 97° F. High Position will heat to approximate1y 138° F. If the above temperatures are approximately reached, there is no problem. Please initial and route to the following before filing ( ( Note: Remedy: Warranty Status: To obtain these readings we used a very accurate digital pyrometer. Depending on the accuracy of your thermometer, your readings may differ from ours. Remove the fuel tank and insure that the three (3) wires from the switch are coded to the harness ma 1 e plug and that the harness wires are a 1 so coded correctly to the female plug. r· • =1 BLACK 2 • • ~t- I ‘ BLACK/GREEN 3 ic+- • . L:._. ORANGE 1 ·r If the wires are not color-coded, remove the pin connectors of the incorrect wires from the plastic holder and exchange their positions. Use a Wire Terminal Removal tool to fit a 1.6 mm pin connector. This tool can be ordered from your ·tool supplier or through normal parts channels, using: Part No. 88 88 6 611 131 Labor is reimbursable under the provisions of the BMW Limited Motorcycle Warrant.v of Three (3) Years/Unlimited miles, using a normal W~rranty Claim Form: Defect Code No: 61 31 14 12 00 Flat Rate Code: WT Flat Rate Units: 3 Very truly yours, BMWof North America, Inc. Frank Stevens National Service Manager Motorcycle Group FS:jel/229.7 Richard Dampf National Technical Manager (