blackazz Posted November 22, 2006 Share #1 Posted November 22, 2006 My first time on this site and it's for assistance. My cruise control lights all three and then ON but will not engage nor light any longer. Checked fuses just in case another circut but OK. Assume problem in throtle or associated switches. Anyone got a heads up on this and or a diagraham to share for dissassembly. Hate to take to dealer and wait for repair, parts,etc. My number one therapy is my ride time or just knowing "she's" sitting in my heated garage waiting for me to take her out. Thanksgiving is tomorrow and after two days of heavy rain I've got four days of 65 + with sunshine to put lots of "going nowhere miles" on with my buds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackazz Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share #2 Posted November 22, 2006 My first time on this site and it's for assistance. My cruise control lights all three and then ON but will not engage nor light any longer. Checked fuses just in case another circut but OK. Assume problem in throtle or associated switches. Anyone got a heads up on this and or a diagraham to share for dissassembly. Hate to take to dealer and wait for repair, parts,etc. My number one therapy is my ride time or just knowing "she's" sitting in my heated garage waiting for me to take her out. Thanksgiving is tomorrow and after two days of heavy rain I've got four days of 65 + with sunshine to put lots of "going nowhere miles" on with my buds... Forgot to mention that my cruise control didn't work after my Yamaha dealer put a pair of new Michelin tires on. Any connection here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Terror Posted November 22, 2006 Share #3 Posted November 22, 2006 Forgot to mention that my cruise control didn't work after my Yamaha dealer put a pair of new Michelin tires on. Any connection here? Well let me be among the first to say You will like it here. Come often and remember we are all friends here!!! They just put tires on huh? I wonder if they disconnected or broke something with the speed sensor in the rear Diff. Does the speedo work? Other than that its just a little beyond what I can help with. No worries though-- in short order someone will give you the help you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackazz Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share #4 Posted November 22, 2006 Thanks for the idea and welcome.The speedo does work but I'm still going to check out your idea tonight. Made me also wonder if my brake light switch might be out of adjustment or a wire off that might be the cause... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegscraper Posted November 22, 2006 Share #5 Posted November 22, 2006 The dealer touched it and now something that seems totally unrelated doesn't work. Small wonder. Have the throttle cables been removed for any reason, or the junction box taken apart? If the junction box isn't put back together just right, that could be the cause. I know, a tire change shouldn't require the throttle cables to be taken out, but I've seen some amazing things come out of a dealer's service department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackazz Posted November 22, 2006 Author Share #6 Posted November 22, 2006 Thanks, I'll check this out also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary N. Posted November 22, 2006 Share #7 Posted November 22, 2006 Thanks for the idea and welcome.The speedo does work but I'm still going to check out your idea tonight. Made me also wonder if my brake light switch might be out of adjustment or a wire off that might be the cause... Make sure you check the front brake switch on the lever too. I had a problem with mine sticking there. The lever wasn't returning all the way and holding the brake lights on. I just had to lube the shoulder bolt a little and it was fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnh Posted November 22, 2006 Share #8 Posted November 22, 2006 You might want to check the switch on the clutch lever and both brake light switches. any one of them will kick cruise out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99silver Posted November 22, 2006 Share #9 Posted November 22, 2006 Mine quit once and it was a small vacume hose under the lower rt. faring that had just slipped off, small hose very visible when it is opened up. My lites worked as well just would't engage. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardbog Posted November 22, 2006 Share #10 Posted November 22, 2006 Welcome Blackazz. If is your Midnight 03 You are steel covered under yamaha's 5 year warranty. Take bike to dealer and they should fix for free. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilCruise Posted November 23, 2006 Share #11 Posted November 23, 2006 Hey Ron, Welcome aboard! Some good suggestions so far. Remember that a 2003 (good year, second best color made that year as The Terror will tell ya:rotf:) is still under warranty - especially if the problem happened after the dealer got his hands on it. If you think it's them and don't trust the mechanic(s) it's worth trying another dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Terror Posted November 23, 2006 Share #12 Posted November 23, 2006 Hey Ron, Welcome aboard! Some good suggestions so far. Remember that a 2003 (good year, second best color made that year as The Terror will tell ya:rotf:) is still under warranty - especially if the problem happened after the dealer got his hands on it. If you think it's them and don't trust the mechanic(s) it's worth trying another dealer. Hey there. Greg is right about it being the second best color but they are all good. I think Stardbog is onto something. It is still under warranty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon_One Posted November 23, 2006 Share #13 Posted November 23, 2006 While the bike is still under warranty I'd suggest taking at look at what might be a very simple fix. Brake switch, vacuum hose , etc as other suggested. One reason for checking some of the things yourself is you'll become familiar with the various components of the bike so if for some reason you're away from your home area you might be able to fix something yourself. Nothing like having a problem and being at the mercy of a dealer while say on a trip. If you can't locate the problem then by all means let a qualified mechanic check it out. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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