2004 Big Dogs EHCs
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Ohmster
Kansas Motorcycle Works
It's a totaly sealed multi-layered board. There are not exposed traces, there is a potting compound on the solder points and also to seal around the base of the connectors. The harness is also reinforced with heat shrink for additional support. All that, with the addition of dielectric grease and there is no moisture penetration point. It's not a bad design.
Cool.
Thanks for the info. Do you have any info on how the 08 EHC has changed from the 05-07 unit and if it will be upgradeable for us?Thanks,
Ray
Welcome and great first post.
Can we assume you have some "professional" insight on this?
Ohmster
Kansas Motorcycle Works
The 08 EHC is usable on all 2005 models and up. With the adapter board it is now usable on the 2004 models. The biggest change for the mid 07 - 08 EHC is the diagnostic software with the USB cable. The software, if properly used can help diagnose a failure, whether it is an input or internal and clock when the failure occured.
Also, the overall internal workings of it is a much more robust design.
Also, the overall internal workings of it is a much more robust design.
Welcome ohm. Enjoy the site.:2thumbs:
Great info Ohmster, but I don't understand how the 04 models can use the newer harness cause of the two serial plugs vice only one on earlier models.
Am I missing something?
Glad to have you aboard,
Ray
Ohmster
Kansas Motorcycle Works
The adapter board converts the two connectors to the one connector with the 5 wires pigtail harness. The 04 did not have alot of the same features as the newer EHC so some of the inputs and outputs were not required. It basically took what the 04 needed and other inputs or outputs just are not used.
bradman
Banned
Thanks Ohmster. Can I assume that this EHC is bulletproof and will be the cure-all for all my electrical failures on my 04 bulldog? Mine is in the shop now and I need a new EHC bad. Are they free to us good ol boys with expired warrenties?(spelled wrong, i know) since its a factory design flaw? All and any info is greatly appreciated.
Ohmster
Kansas Motorcycle Works
The EHC is only one component in the entire system. If you have a failure elsewhere in the system it could mislead someone to believe it's the EHC. However the new EHC does help lead you to where the problem is, be it a chaffed wire for example or any other issue.
As for your other questions, I cannot answer that since it's not my area of expertise.
As for your other questions, I cannot answer that since it's not my area of expertise.
Well that's good. Really glad to have you here!
Ohmster (I like the handle Mr. Electrical) thanks for the insight.
Good to see that there is a fix for the 04's (I have a vested interest and have paid to replace one already). I'm still chasing a iginition gremlin, but want to change the cam sensor before I think about the EHC....plus I like some other poor sucker to try these things out for awhile. Till then I'll just deal with the rare, but annoying, IFF (In Flight Failure) :roll:
Good to see that there is a fix for the 04's (I have a vested interest and have paid to replace one already). I'm still chasing a iginition gremlin, but want to change the cam sensor before I think about the EHC....plus I like some other poor sucker to try these things out for awhile. Till then I'll just deal with the rare, but annoying, IFF (In Flight Failure) :roll:
bradman
Banned
Call Bigdog, be real nice to them and they will probably replace a bad EHC for free if you take it to a authorized repair shop. Even with no warrentee. They are working with me on it right now. I called them today and they did call me back and have been very helpful. I will let you know how it comes out.
choppergil
New Member
everything finally works
Hi guys just put my EHC on tonight and instantly my lights worked and bike worked great. I have been riding without lights now for a year and a half because my dealer in reno said he didnt know what was wrong. Now im out 465 dollars because my warranty is up sucks. Anyhow things are working great now and im going to see if i can talk big dog into fiving me some money back. Choppergil:up:
Hi guys just put my EHC on tonight and instantly my lights worked and bike worked great. I have been riding without lights now for a year and a half because my dealer in reno said he didnt know what was wrong. Now im out 465 dollars because my warranty is up sucks. Anyhow things are working great now and im going to see if i can talk big dog into fiving me some money back. Choppergil:up:
Choppergil;
Yep, I had the same problem a while back - no headlight. :angry:
Troubleshot it down to the EHC (a "qualified" BDM dealer should have been able to do the same), swapped out one of the few remaining 2004 EHCs and it's fixed.:up:
Did you have any trouble mounting it? Did it fit into the original holes? Is it smaller?
Thanks!
Yep, I had the same problem a while back - no headlight. :angry:
Troubleshot it down to the EHC (a "qualified" BDM dealer should have been able to do the same), swapped out one of the few remaining 2004 EHCs and it's fixed.:up:
Did you have any trouble mounting it? Did it fit into the original holes? Is it smaller?
Thanks!