Left the lights on and jump started the bike from a running car. Two minutes to charge it up and it started quickly, and re-charged extremely fast and has run just fine ever since.
BUT, I've noticed that the temperature reading is way off (colder), and was wondering if the jump start affected the temp sensor, and if there are any other things to look out for that haven't shown themselves thus far. I'm thinking of the mileage sensor, or even the fuel injection computer (alhtough I haven't noticed anything noticeable as to fuel economy, etc.
Any thoughts/warnings about jump starting in this fashion?
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Re: Jump starting 2005 R1200RT
My temperaure sensor reads the wrong temperature, can you reset or how much is a new one from Bmw???
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Within the Rider's Manual, there is a section on "Jump starting", therefore, this practice must be acceptable without any risks of damage etc.jackronner wrote:Any thoughts/warnings about jump starting in this fashion?
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The temperature sensor is part no. 65816936953, http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part?id ... 5816936953adewhitmarsh wrote:My temperaure sensor reads the wrong temperature, how much is a new one from BMW?
The sensor fits a number of bikes & cars, found one for £3.99 from Amazon.
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That's pounds, not guineas, yeah? I'd buy it just because it's the first part I've heard of that's cheap! Thanks for the info.
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The genuine BMW Temperature Sensor costs $57.98.
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jackronner wrote: Left the lights on and jump started the bike from a running car. Two minutes to charge it up and it started quickly, and re-charged extremely fast and has run just fine ever since.
BUT, I've noticed that the temperature reading is way off (colder),and was wondering if the jump start affected the temp sensor, and if there are any other things to look out for that haven't shown themselves thus far. I'm thinking of the mileage sensor, or even the fuel injection computer (alhtough I haven't noticed anything noticeable as to fuel economy, etc.
Any thoughts/warnings about jump starting in this fashion?
The 2005 had the sensor mounted inside the rear mudguard near the front. It was always way out. There was a technical recall that moved it behind the front right side panel.
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Open link to view the Service Information Bulletin.
http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/attachments ... orrect.pdf
http://www.bmwlt.com/forums/attachments ... orrect.pdf
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In the UK, the Temperature Sensor is available from D2P Autoparts for £4.99 with free delivery, https://d2pautoparts.com/catalogsearch/ ... 5816936953,
cheaper than Amazon £3.99 + £3.99 P&P = £7.98.
cheaper than Amazon £3.99 + £3.99 P&P = £7.98.
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Thanks to all. Don't need to know the exact temp, tho'. Just afraid it was indicative of other electrical problems stemming from the jump start, none of which have arisen so far.