Hey guys. Just picked up a 2008 848 from auction. Its missing the key but has a cluster and ignition still. I need to see how many miles are on the bike before I decide if its being fixed or stripped. Any ideas of how to turn on the cluster with out key? Would the woodcraft ignition eliminating harness work for this? Obviously i wont be able to start the bike... any ideas? Thank you.
2008 848 need help turning on cluster no key... any way to do it?
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I think that makes sense to me, harness would turn on cluster but bike wouldnt start because of imobilizer. Can anyone confirm?
In my research so far I found out the ech is not tied but the key/immobilizer/cluster are. So in theory with wiring harness the cluster should turn on but the bike wont start. At least thats my theory lol
You are correct the key and Cluster share the same code the ECU has the
Immobilizer on or off function. Immobilizer on check to see if codes match
before starting, Immobilizer off start w/o checking codes.
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10140276-9999.pdf
Immobilizer on or off function. Immobilizer on check to see if codes match
before starting, Immobilizer off start w/o checking codes.
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10140276-9999.pdf
Thanks for the link, going to review.
Did some reading on the link. Here is what it says:
I2K system operation
The key inserted in the ignition switch (where mechanically compatible) allows its rotation to ON. In this position the bike's electric system and electronic control units are powered; the instrument panel uses the antenna to read the electronic code memorized in the transponder contained in the key and compares it with the stored ones that can start the engine. After the acknowledgement, the instrument panel allows starting the engine.
The key question: It says the ignition will power the cluster after which it looks for acknoledgement of the code to be able to start the eninge. After the power up and in case the code is not acknowledged (which would be the case if I use the wiring harness) Would mileage still show on the cluster?
I2K system operation
The key inserted in the ignition switch (where mechanically compatible) allows its rotation to ON. In this position the bike's electric system and electronic control units are powered; the instrument panel uses the antenna to read the electronic code memorized in the transponder contained in the key and compares it with the stored ones that can start the engine. After the acknowledgement, the instrument panel allows starting the engine.
The key question: It says the ignition will power the cluster after which it looks for acknoledgement of the code to be able to start the eninge. After the power up and in case the code is not acknowledged (which would be the case if I use the wiring harness) Would mileage still show on the cluster?
Sorry didn't read if it's already been said, but with those Woodcraft harnesses you actually need to tuck the key in with the immobilizer ring somewhere on the bike. So technically it doesn't do away with the key the ECU just recognizes it via the immobilizer system.
What would seem to be your easiest route, just have your immobilizer disabled.
What would seem to be your easiest route, just have your immobilizer disabled.
Thats what I thought but its very strange. Bike is 2008, bought it at auction after an accident. How could it have only 1 mile on it even if its a new cluster.
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No idea why specifically only one mile on the dash. With the earlier dash from the 1098/848 series you could read and write the chip and alter several settings, such as the mileage. The lowest mileage you could set it was 4 (if I remember correctly).
My 2 cents.
Trip meter is at 0 as well
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