jsnj Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 2016 fj09 battery died, tried trickle charger but wouldn't hold a charge purchased new one when trying to reconnect it - once both leads were attached loud buzzing sound came from the bike somewhere near the battery. wouldn't stoop buzzing until disconnected leads. any suggestions appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugie Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Is the sound present even with the ignition off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duhs10 Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Make sure that you didnt install the battery wrong... it has been done many times due to the orientation of the battery... the noise was probably ABS pump. I will try to find one of the threads and post a link here. '15 FJ-09 w/ lots of extras... Fayetteville, GA, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsnj Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 yes the sound is constant EVEN with ignition off it seems like the negative lead on the bike goes to the positive on the battery?? seems counterintuitive but thats how it seemed to be and how it fits in the battery holder?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugie Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 (edited) Black is negative, red positive. Original terminal leads point in towards the bike according to the manual (this is from a 2019 GT model) Edited January 1, 2019 by bugie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member texscottyd Posted January 1, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted January 1, 2019 @jsnj - Based on your description, I’m about 90% sure you have the new battery in backwards. The battery lays on its side in the FJ/Tracer, and if you try to install it in the standard upright position, you end up with the positive and negative terminals reversed. It’s an easy mistake to make, and there have been several reports of it here on the forum. Once you get the battery installed correctly, you will likely discover that a fuse or two have blown and the bike won’t start. Don’t panic... it appears that the fuses protect the rest of the bike’s electronics from damage, and you should be good to go after replacing the fuse(s). As @duhs10 mentions, there is thread here somewhere with additional details... -Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsnj Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 damn you are correct had it in wrong got it right but no power now with ignition on I'm sure you are correct about fuses - will check those next.... thanks for the quick help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipperT Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 FYI - you are looking for a single fuse by itself, probably a large red 40-50 amp one housed in a little rubber bootie near the battery. Follow the smaller red wire to it. Probably should double check the ETV fuse in the fuse block under the seat as well. That one is for the fly-by-wire system but blows easily when the bike is jump-started or battery hooked up backwards. HTH -Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsnj Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 replaced two fuses all working now thanks for then help... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmark101 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Jsjn…..how were you able to clear the check engine light afterward?? There is nothing like spending a day riding with friends in the grip of a shared obsession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipperT Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 John - older models can be cleared via the instrument cluster. If yours is 17 or newer, you’ll need an OBDII Scanner and an appropriate Yamaha adapter to clear it yourself. Your friendly neighborhood Yamaha dealer has the correct software on a laptop as well. Sorry I don’t have better news, -Skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susie Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 What if all the fuses are OK. Hooked up battery backwards, did not turn key on, then hooked up correctly. Found the 50 amp fuse blown replaced it and checked all fuses which were OK. The engine turns over but no spark! Help please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipperT Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 How did you check for spark? I ask because it’s not exactly self-explanatory and easy on an engine with stick coil packs so I’d like to know if you’ve checked accurately for spark presence... Check the simple stuff first: fuel pump connected and runs when key is turned on and switch is in the run position, check the ignition/FI fuses which are located in another fuse box (IIRC) up front, which will require pulling the fairing plastics off. You may have blown more than the main 50a fuse... Was anything else apart recently on the bike before the no start occurred? -Skip 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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