EHC problems

[Erikd]

I have a 2008 K9 With EFI. while trying to start it my EHC started smoking and my horn started sounding. Can someone look at the pictures attacked and tell me what to do with this bird nest. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Erik

 

[Mr. Wright]

Yes, they is a wire plus unit. They are no longer in business. Your best route, and what most of us have done, will be to get with Wild Steed Worx. He can fix you up with a clean harness and the best EHC out there today.
www.wildstèedworx.com

 

[HMAN]

Yep, ur Wires Plus let out all its magic smoke.

 

[Mr. Wright]

I know he has had some web site issues, so a second choice would be Gateway Big Dog in St. Charles, Mo

 

[Mickmorris]

Dang that’s a mess. Download the wiring diagram and start tracing the connections.Mark & disconnect each one as you go. Then when you get your new harness & ehc it should be plug & play. Matt @bigdog.net also has the new harness & RIP kit EHC available for your motorcycle. Should you choose to DIY. Best of luck. Keep us posted!

 

[Jwooky]

Man, been there, not a good time.

As others said, replace the harness and module.

BDM also has a version a harness as well.

 

[kickstart]

Your just lucky it didn't catch on fire. I would remove the battery to make sure there is no way any power could get to any of the wires when your working on it. Call Curtis (619-823-8557) and he will get you squared away.

 

[Erikd]

Thank you for the suggestions. Why are there so many splices in the wiring? Can anyone tell if there is anything added. I will be buying a replacement EHC of some sort. Need to get educated on EHC modules. any helpful input is greatly appreciated.

 

[Mikeinjersey]

Thank you for the suggestions. Why are there so many splices in the wiring? Can anyone tell if there is anything added. I will be buying a replacement EHC of some sort. Need to get educated on EHC modules. any helpful input is greatly appreciated.

Mick has a good idea for you to figure out and label your wires. After that you may want to consider an M-Unit for your controller. I don't have personal experience with it but seems to be a good alternative and less expensive.

 

[Rottweiler]

Do a search on lots of posts about the EHC's

 

[Rottweiler]

Wire plus was a older option. Had to cut and spice lots of wires. There are more options now. One that is plug and play. If the stock connection are still available. Since yours has so many cut wires. As Mikkinjersey said if you can trace and label all the wires. The M-unit may be a good option.

 

[kickstart]

As soon as I saw the pictures above I knew WP. I'm so happy I did not go the wire plus way.

 

[Jimmyb]

mine was awful also i ordered a RIP KIt gen 1 installing now. finding out for sure if there is no starter relay needed. mine is a 2008 Mutt Carb. version

 

[awg]

Yikes!

 

[Erikd]

Can i just bypass this one module? This is the only part that burned up.

 

[Erikd]

do i need to buy a factory wiring harness before i can install the rip kit?

 

[Little-Boo]

do i need to buy a factory wiring harness before i can install the rip kit?

Yes you do but they are still available from Curtis. (wildsteedworx.com) I think you need to e-mail him or call him at (619-823-8557), but he should be able to help you.

Carlos

 

[HMAN]

do i need to buy a factory wiring harness before i can install the rip kit?

Yes you do but they are still available from Curtis. (wildsteedworx.com) I think you need to e-mail him or call him at (619-823-8557), but he should be able to help you.

Carlos

You will need Both ech And harness. WirePlus saved some folks $ but this is the result. Entire harness needs replaced when you deceide which way you wanna go....ie Rip kit or Axels(WildSteedWorx) Axle's is rock solid and offers some other options as well.

 

[Jimmyb]

The Rip Kit Gen 1 is what you will need if you go with the Big Dog replacement. I just installed mine a week or two ago.

 

[Erikd]

as it turns out there has been a EHC retro kit from wire plus already installed, Now the switch module from that kit has gone out.
so the questions are Can i buy the same kit and use the part i need? Can i buy a different kit ad install it without buying a wiring harness? What are my options? Any help is greatly appreciated