pete_t Posted February 9, 2015 Share #1 Posted February 9, 2015 I just bought an '09 RSV from an individual and it has problems with the radio controls. It won't change channels and the buttons stick. I sprayed WD-40 on them and it helped some but still unresponsive when changing channels. I hate to take it to a dealer but I don't think I'll be able to change it out! Has anyone had a similar problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted February 9, 2015 Share #2 Posted February 9, 2015 Need to try some contact cleaner vs the WD 40. The WD will leave a film and not allow contacts to work eventually. I have a can of CRC electrical contact cleaner. Also up under the fairing at the connectors for the cables that control may need a shot. Then add some dielectric grease on the pins when you put it back together. If all that fails its probably the little black controller on the handle bars. You should be able to pick one up used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted February 9, 2015 Share #3 Posted February 9, 2015 Pete, it's been my experience that it's seldom the buttons that cause these issues on the RSV. It can often be corrected by pulling the front of the fairing and cleaning and reseating the 5 cables. If that doesn't work, it seems to most often be a problem with the unit itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eusa1 Posted February 9, 2015 Share #4 Posted February 9, 2015 the buttons on the control head are water tight and spraying without taking it apart is a wasted effort. I have had several of them apart and Don is correct that in most cases it is poor or dirty connections inside the plug in side the fairing. also recommend disconnecting the battery for several minutes to let everything return to default settings before you try taking anything apart. feel free to call me of an evening if you want some help. Mike 8154400287 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil86 Posted February 9, 2015 Share #5 Posted February 9, 2015 Any chance the bike is still under warranty....it was 5 years from in service date...some sat on the showroom for a year or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWa Posted February 10, 2015 Share #6 Posted February 10, 2015 The outer black cover is just a rain cover. The main sealed unit is on the inside of that. So don't be afraid to take the outer cover off. There may be something jamming the buttons. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted February 10, 2015 Share #7 Posted February 10, 2015 To remove the fairing cover, there are (8) 3mm hex bolts on the inside. Take the top one out of each side and then GENTLY remove the chrome strip across the base of the windshield. There is a small tab in the center of the chrome strip that holds it down. It will come right out, but be gentle with it. If you have an auxiliary running light bar, it will need to be removed also. You will need a ball end 6mm hex wrench. Place a towel across your front fender before removing it to prevent it slipping and dinging the finder (DAMHIK). Then, remove the other 6 3mm hex bolts and then walk around the front. At the bottom of the headlight bezel is a 4mm bolt. There are also a handful of short 3mm hex bolts at the base of the windshield. Remove these and the front fairing cover will come right off. Do it a few times and it becomes really easy. Now, take a look at the left side (as you are looking at the wiring from the front - throttle side) and you will see several large cables with a thick tiewrap around them. Release the tab of the tiewrap so it is easy to get to the cables. Go one by one (although they are color coded) and separate them. Give each side a shot of CRC electrical contact cleaner, let 'em dry, and spread some dielectric grease on the contacts. Put is all back together and I expect your radio troubles will be gone. Good luck. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_t Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted February 10, 2015 I haven't removed the fairing yet but just had a couple of questions, I don't have the "ball end 6mm wrench" but I do have a 6mm hex allen wrench. I may buy one before I attempt this...The other is, do I disconnect the cables where they plug into each other or just spray the connections? I've had the front fairing off on another bike (without the light bar) so I'm familiar with the inside. Thanks for the pointers! I'll post how it turns out. I do believe that's where the trouble is, the light is flickering on the radio... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted February 10, 2015 Share #9 Posted February 10, 2015 You will need a ball end. Trust me on this one. And yes, disconnect the cables and clean the contacts inside where they plug into one another. Then apply dielectric grease. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted February 11, 2015 Share #10 Posted February 11, 2015 A long ball allen is my weapon of choice. I put a piece of tape where it can contact the paint. If you have a harbor freight near by they should have one. Mine is a snap on but I was in a shop when I needed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_t Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share #11 Posted February 14, 2015 No, I wish. But I got it! I removed the fairing and cleaned and reseated the plug. Works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchrob Posted February 14, 2015 Share #12 Posted February 14, 2015 Perfect! Good to hear. Thanks for posting your results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted February 14, 2015 Share #13 Posted February 14, 2015 Pete, Great to hear that took care of the problem. RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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