BMW R1200RT/R1250RT Forum

Hi David and all So, battery drain does seem to be pointing toward alarm but Ive another weird problem which might be source of problem all along When I start bike, and run for say 20-30mins, turn off, starter turns engine sluggishly and it wont fire. Back in again and I see battery is at 12.4v and ...

Thanks David


1. Definitely a spark there when connecting battery with ignition in off


2. Was getting 0.07amp draw


3. Disconnected that DWA plug. Seems to have reduced draw to 0.00-0.01


4. Will see what happens overnight.


Many thanks!


Declan

Thanks for patience David


Does DWA connector only resource the DWA ie won’t affect other components?


Thanks.


Declan

Thanks David. I can find the alarm box but I’m looking for instructions on how to disconnect the alarm entirely without affecting other components so it can be ruled in, or out, as cause of battery drain.

Hi ddevane,  On a drain that can flatten a good battery in 24 hrs you would get a small spark when connecting the battery cables. Disconnect the battery and lightly touch the connector back on and you should see it. Then disconnect the alarm and try the connector again, if it still has a s...

This article shows how to access the alarm unit on a 2013 TC RT to replace the batteries, https://touron2wheels.wordpress.com/2016/04/23/replacing-batteries-of-bmw-r1200rt-90-years-anniversary-edition-alarm/ might be similar on a 2005 Hexhead. Disconnecting the alarm unit may prove whether or not i...

Thanks but afraid don’t use those so not that

Hi All


Ive a 2005 RT. Battery drain is terrible. 24-48hrs parking and it’s goosed. Def not battery as replaced and problem persists. No GPS. Can some one point me how to remove the factory alarm as someone said that might be a culprit and I never use it anyway.


Thanks All


Declan

SORTED! Bit of rotation! Doh

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Hi all
When I click on the link for the manual, it diverts to a page that doesn't seem to have manual.
Can someone advise if there is a manual available on the forum
Driving a R1200RT (SE)
Thanks
Declan