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speed sensor issues I think
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Ok took the bike half apart and trying to test the speed sensor. however when I put the meter to the bl/yl and bl/br wires theres a continuous 5 volts or so and it dosnt matter whether I turn the sensor or not. What might be wrong with it if theres continuous voltage?

Rob
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#1 09-19-2007, 01:20 PM,
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I would suggest that it is shot, it should pulse when turning the sensor.

A long shot would be to take it apart an clean the unit with contact cleaner, I did read somewhere that someone did that and it came back to life, but exactly what it was doing I don't know, failing that I guess a new one is in the works.

The fact that your reading voltage tells me that there isnt a break in the wiring.
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#2 09-19-2007, 06:01 PM,
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Yeah its wierd that theres 5-10 volts or so continuous, when I do spin it with a flathead it does nothing. I took it apart and it looks ok inside so I suppose Ill go ahead and order one. Anyone know where to get on a little cheaper than the honda dealer at $165 us?

Rob
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#3 09-20-2007, 09:06 AM,
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I just went through the same ordeal with my 86 aspencade,
I purchased a new speed sensor at "mrcycles.com" for $114.00
Good luck,
Bob
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#4 09-22-2007, 09:09 AM,
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Curious Ive seen people say that the speed is tied into the stereo at least for the speed volume. Is it tied in to the speedometer at all? If so someone had stolen the stereo and I have a gaping hole there? I doubt it but thought Id ask.

Rob
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#5 09-25-2007, 06:38 AM,
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If you have an Aspencade or LTD edition models they have the Automatic Volume Control, it is controlled by the speed sensor. Looking at the diagram I would say the signal from the radio is passed through the ATC then on to the power amp through the terminal component.
The CB isnt affected by the ATC
I dont think the radio sound to the headsets is affected by the ATC either.
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#6 09-25-2007, 12:31 PM,
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aragonwhite Wrote:Curious Ive seen people say that the speed is tied into the stereo at least for the speed volume. Is it tied in to the speedometer at all? If so someone had stolen the stereo and I have a gaping hole there? I doubt it but thought Id ask.

Rob

The Aspencade radio is like this:

[Image: aspyradio.jpg]
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