Hello from up in Canada! I have an '03 ST1300 and spring has finally hit. First ride out I noticed my aftermarket electronic cruise control wasn't engaging. Everything worked fine when I parked it in Fall. The power light comes on but it won't "set". Any idea on possible avenues to chase down this gremlin?
After market cruise stopped working
- Thread starter aneklipps
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Welcome to the forum.
Tell us what CC you have.
Typical issues are, in no particular order:
Blown fuse (may be two)
Loose connection
Inop. speed sensing
Switch malfunction
Tell us what CC you have.
Typical issues are, in no particular order:
Blown fuse (may be two)
Loose connection
Inop. speed sensing
Switch malfunction
diferg
Dan & Ingrid
vacuum leak? probably deteriorated hose or end cap on fitting. Happened to me!
He said electronic, which I took to mean not vacuum-operated, like an MCCruise or a Rostra.
Bmacleod
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Mice damage? Check your wires
kiltman
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If you’re near Winnipeg I might be able to assist you. I’m here until April 28th
diferg
Dan & Ingrid
I'm simple, if it operates with a button and uses a "lectric" power supply... to me its best description is electronic.
kiltman
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The manufacturer will have a sequence of control buttons to put it in test mode. From there you can determine which circuit is causing the issue. (Brakes, clutch, speed sensor)
Let us know which electronic unit you have and then we can guide you through the process.
Let us know which electronic unit you have and then we can guide you through the process.
Did you switch your brake lights to LED? That will make the McCruse stop working.
kiltman
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This is a link to McCruise to get your unit in diagnostic mode.
www.mccruise.com
You may need to dig in deeper to get the right model. They have a trouble shooting guide that is very helpful.
If it’s a Rostra, remove the oblong rubber plug on the servo, it’s located on the top of the unit where the cruise cable comes out. hold the on button and the set button at the same time and turn the ignition to the on position.
Then release both buttons, you’re now in diagnostic mode. There’s a red LED light under the cover hard to see unless it lights up. Engage the front brake, it should light up, press the set button and it should light up, press the deacc. button it should light up. Now comes the tricky part. The bike should be on the centre stand and spin the rear wheel. The light will flash continuously. (This is only for the speed sensor that uses magnets on the rear wheel). The only way to stop the flashing is to turn off the ignition switches. If the light doesn’t flash in any of those tests then that is most likely your problem area.
If your servo is loose, that can also be an issue, it needs to be securely attached.
Check the cable to make sure it’s connected to the throttle cable, it may have come loose.
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If it’s a Rostra, remove the oblong rubber plug on the servo, it’s located on the top of the unit where the cruise cable comes out. hold the on button and the set button at the same time and turn the ignition to the on position.
Then release both buttons, you’re now in diagnostic mode. There’s a red LED light under the cover hard to see unless it lights up. Engage the front brake, it should light up, press the set button and it should light up, press the deacc. button it should light up. Now comes the tricky part. The bike should be on the centre stand and spin the rear wheel. The light will flash continuously. (This is only for the speed sensor that uses magnets on the rear wheel). The only way to stop the flashing is to turn off the ignition switches. If the light doesn’t flash in any of those tests then that is most likely your problem area.
If your servo is loose, that can also be an issue, it needs to be securely attached.
Check the cable to make sure it’s connected to the throttle cable, it may have come loose.
Wish I knew the make & model. It was on the bike when I purchased and have yet to find a name.
Thanks, I appreciate the offer! We're out of town now until into May so if I don't get at it within the next day or 2 it'll have to wait.
"Precheck" as in ..."fire it up and head down the highway making sure nothing is falling off?Does your brake light still work? I presume you did a good pre-ride check after the winter lay-up
... yes, I did a thorough walk through.Thanks, I will check those for sure .. including brake and clutch switches.
kiltman
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I believe that’s the vacuum controlled Audiovox unit. I need to look up where the diagnostic light is
Wish I knew the make & model. It was on the bike when I purchased and have yet to find a name.
No changes to brake bulbs but good thoughts ... I'd heard that could create issues.
kiltman
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Check this out.
www.st-owners.com
Article [13] - ST1300 - Audiovox CCS-100 Troubleshooting | ST1300 Articles
I recently had a problem with my cruise control when it stopped working. I set out on a search to find ways of troubleshooting the problem. I did find the information but it was spread out over many articles and posts, both here and on other sites. I'll bet I spent 2 hours on the internet...
I think you are absolutely correct!! I did change the air filter as part of my spring walk through and I'll bet dislocated the vacumn tube somewhere ....
kiltman
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Yes check your vacuum lines