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    2015 Mt09 tracer code reader?

    in FJ-09 Tech Questions

    Posted

    You can enter diag mode by doing this: 

    - turn the ignition key off and the engine run switch off
    - hold down the 'select' and 'reset' buttons
    - turn the ignition key on, keeping both buttons held down
    - after about 8-10 seconds, the display will change and say 'diag' - this is diagnostics mode. release both buttons.
    - press and hold down both buttons again
    - after about 2 seconds, the display changes and it will have a '1' where the speedo is, and above that, it will say 'di xx' (xx should be around 15). release both buttons

    the big '1' is the diagnostics code (not fault code), and you can flip through the codes with the 'select' (forwards) and 'reset' (backwards) buttons. each code is for a specific function (e.g. sensor or actuator, or ecu info), and where the 'xx' is, shows the particular value for that function. in this case '1' is throttle position sensor 1. if you turn the throttle at this point, you'll see the value at 'xx' change.

    click 'reset' a couple of times to flip backwards to diagnostics code 61, this is the fault code history. keep an eye on the 'xx' value, it will display the recorded fault codes. you should see '20', but if there other errors, it will display them (it scrolls through them every 2 seconds).

     

     

    I borrowed this from FZ09.org

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    What did you do to your FJ-tracer-gt today?

    in FJ-09 Tracer 900 General Discussions

    Posted

    On 10/7/2020 at 10:16 AM, banderso said:

    D&S,

    Sweet! Excellent looking!

    How many hours of preparation did it take?

    See ya

    bill

    Too many!

     I worked on them only when I had a few minutes to spare before starting work in the morning or after before going home late at night. I tried to use aircraft stripper, it kind of worked but I found it easier just to wet sand the paint off. (Factory paint is very thin)

    The rear wheel had a deep gouge in the side of the rim from an aftermarket fender that had come loose while riding and got caught in the wheel. I filled the gouge with bondo and sanded it smooth. Then primered on a few coats, wet sanded again, painted each wheel with about 1.5 cans of paint (several coats) and then each wheel got a can each of matte clearcoat (many coats). I let them cure for about a week before waxing and remounting the tires. So in conclusion if you'd rather be riding I recommend taking this on as a winter project not a mid summer project as I did. (I couldn't ride anywhere anyway US border was closed)🤷‍♂️

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    Leovince tech support.

    in FJ-09 Exhaust

    Posted

    5 minutes ago, MR308W said:

    That’s indeed correct , with the euro 4 it’s in the mid pipe.

    But if i add a catalyst to the euro 3 version i got actually the same than only not in the midpipe or am I seeing it wrong? Does the place of the catalyst makes difference?

    Nope, but why go through that work of buying a catalyst, chopping out a section of pipe, and tig welding in the catalyst? The seller should just send you the correct kit. You mentioned that your bike is inspected every year, Does that include emmisions? If not, screw the Euro 4 kit and mount the one they gave you. Ride on.

    Leovince tech support.

    in FJ-09 Exhaust

    Posted

    1 hour ago, MR308W said:

    Yeah, I know but what is the difference between both. I Just find it kind of odd beceause other brands of exhaust use the same exhaust from model 2015 till now. Even the stock one is the same on all models i think.

    I like the look of the newer Leovince but the older one looks like the exhaust is more downwards angled and the newer one more sideways. Also the pipe construction is very different.
     

    Don’t know what difference it all makes in the end result because I’m not technical enough in the world of exhausts.

    The Euro 4 version should have a catalytic converter in the mid pipe. I have the Euro 3 version, no cat and slightly different canister design.

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    Has anyone installed a Leovince LV One Evo on a 2015 FJ?

    in FJ-09 Exhaust

    Posted

    1 hour ago, koth442 said:

    New exhaust gaskets is a good idea. 

    Sad to hear LV isn't living up to their previous quality. 

    Just tried putting the stock exhaust  back on only to discover the shitty aluminum LV flanges that bent like a taco had actually bent my exhaust studs inward. Now the stock stainless steel flange wont fit. Thanks LeoVince. 

     

    Theres good chance that the bent exhaust studs are preventing the collars from seating properly. What a can of worms.

    Has anyone installed a Leovince LV One Evo on a 2015 FJ?

    in FJ-09 Exhaust

    Posted

    34 minutes ago, koth442 said:

    New exhaust gaskets is a good idea. 

    Sad to hear LV isn't living up to their previous quality. 

    Just tried putting the stock exhaust  back on only to discover the shitty aluminum LV flanges that bent like a taco had actually bent my exhaust studs inward. Now the stock stainless steel flange wont fit. Thanks LeoVince. 

    Has anyone installed a Leovince LV One Evo on a 2015 FJ?

    in FJ-09 Exhaust

    Posted

    13 minutes ago, texscottyd said:

    @Dark&Stormy - That certainly doesn’t look right, unfortunately.   Is this a brand new system, or has it been on the bike already?

    I have a LeoVince on my 636, and it’s a beautifully made piece that fits perfectly.  I suppose any vendor can have a random manufacturing defect, but that is really surprising to see...  

    Good luck & I hope you find a quick resolution.  

    Its new.

    Also the midpipe is damn near rubbing on the bottom right corner of the oil pan. I emailed both the seller and LVUSA. The thing is the miss matched header pipes shouldnt matter that much since you place the collars into the ports and secure them with the flanges and the 12mm nuts (they should be flush)  Then you wiggle the pipes in and they're held inplace with the springs.

    Ill try new exhaust gaskets to see if that makes a difference.

    Also the flanges cant be torqued to 14ft/lbs as LV says or else they will bend like cheese. I bent one trying to torque it down and had to flatten it out in a 20 ton press.

    The installation instructions are complete garbage and LV has a crappy minute long video showing the final 3 steps of installation..

     

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    Has anyone installed a Leovince LV One Evo on a 2015 FJ?

    in FJ-09 Exhaust

    Posted

    I keep trying to refit the headers to the ports but each time I get them flush and tightened down I start the engine all I can hear is a loud exhaust leak coming from ports. Is this normal as in it will go away after a few heat cycles? Ive tried refitting it 3 times I even tried without the copper gaskets installed. The instructions are so vague and lost in translation they are laughable. This is supposed to be a reputable brand yeah?

     

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