Problem with Kisan Signal Minder, 2004 R1150GSA,

[jurgen]

All,

I have a problem with the Kisan Signal Minder (SM5) on my 2004 R1150GSAdv.

I have had the SM5 installed since 2007 and it's been working without any issues until last week.


Now, the turn signal gets canceled prematurely, sometimes after 1 flash, sometimes aftert three flashes, sometimes after six flashes. It's erratic and unpredictable.

It seems as if someone was pressing the cancel button prematurely.

- The SM5 works fine with the engine not running. As soon as I start the engine, the problem appears.



- Problem occurs on both sides - no difference.

- All other functions of the SM5 work except the brake hold.

- I tried a different SM5 unit that I know is working - same problem.

- A stock flasher relay works fine.

- I took apart the right side control unit and examined the microswitches. No obvious issues here.

- I checked the resistance of the cancel switch against ground - same as the right and left turn signal switches. All switches look OK to me.

- The problem is repeatable so it's unlikely due to a loose connection.

- I replaced all 4 bulbs (even though they were working fine).



Any suggestions? Where should I start to hunt this down?



Thanks in advance

 

[hottech]

Kisan Signal Minder

I had a problem with mine and I called Kisan. The guy I talked to was extremely friendly and had me return the the unit for repair. They never told me what was wrong with it, they just sent me a new one. No problem at all very happy with their service. Give them a call.

 

[sdpc2]

did you check the cancel switch

on the handlebar? Sometimes they get dirty and get stuck in the cancel position. don't ask me how, but mine has....

 

[jurgen]

on the handlebar? Sometimes they get dirty and get stuck in the cancel position. don't ask me how, but mine has....

yes, I took the switch apart and the microswitch unit seems to be working fine. My tests with the Ohmmeter found no problems with the switch.