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G'day BrianH.
I wasn't going to answer as I'm not an expert on this....... but it's a dull day here in Aus.
Are you sure it is the crank sensor at fault? All I know is that it takes an engineering degree in space shuttle science to do anything on a Caponord12 other than change the oil.
My limited electro-mechanical knowledge suggests making sure the loss of spark isn't something to do with the ECU or other (eg damaged wiring harness/connectors).
Apologies for maybe jumping in where other angels fear to tread, and I am a long way away with no details - but I do wish you success with your repair.
Ps when my Capo12TP needed a rewound alternator coil, the mechanic said it was a job to get the old coil out for me to send away for rewinding........ I didn't doubt his word
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I wasn't going to answer as I'm not an expert on this....... but it's a dull day here in Aus.
Are you sure it is the crank sensor at fault? All I know is that it takes an engineering degree in space shuttle science to do anything on a Caponord12 other than change the oil.
My limited electro-mechanical knowledge suggests making sure the loss of spark isn't something to do with the ECU or other (eg damaged wiring harness/connectors).
Apologies for maybe jumping in where other angels fear to tread, and I am a long way away with no details - but I do wish you success with your repair.
Ps when my Capo12TP needed a rewound alternator coil, the mechanic said it was a job to get the old coil out for me to send away for rewinding........ I didn't doubt his word
.Still no joy
Hi,Thank you for the input the bike has now been in the local bike garage for 12 weeks and no further forward the crank sensor was faulty but after replacing it I have a weak spark on one plug and nothing on the other 3 checked all wiring leads etc but now getting really annoying as we have had some great weather.
Cheers
Hi,Thank you for the input the bike has now been in the local bike garage for 12 weeks and no further forward the crank sensor was faulty but after replacing it I have a weak spark on one plug and nothing on the other 3 checked all wiring leads etc but now getting really annoying as we have had some great weather.
Cheers
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Hi again Brian,
I have some news that may be relevant to your issue!
On the other forum (AF1 2014-2017) the technician at AF1 dealership has identified the drop sensor as the source of bad starting/poor running etc.
In the PADS system it is called "Droop Sensor" but he advised it was basically a crappy three pin plug in module that becomes faulty. The solution is to keep trying to start the Capo and when it does run properly, disconnect the 'droop sensor' and it will be reliable again (or you could buy a new drop sensor and plug it in) - I'll have another look and try to find the post for you.
Cheers mate
I have some news that may be relevant to your issue!
On the other forum (AF1 2014-2017) the technician at AF1 dealership has identified the drop sensor as the source of bad starting/poor running etc.
In the PADS system it is called "Droop Sensor" but he advised it was basically a crappy three pin plug in module that becomes faulty. The solution is to keep trying to start the Capo and when it does run properly, disconnect the 'droop sensor' and it will be reliable again (or you could buy a new drop sensor and plug it in) - I'll have another look and try to find the post for you.
Cheers mate
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Google "Caponord 1200 forum" and select the 2014-2017 forum, then scroll down to the thread titled 'Engine cut out suddenly'. (page 3 & 4)
Might be related to your issue........ Capo12 has complex electronic systems and they might all be affected by something like a faulty engine cutout - drop sensor.
It's a good read anyway - the tech (Micah) is a switched on dude - the "droop sensor" might have been a source of many complaints over the years....... just no body stumbled on to it until now
Ps My stator failed after 2 years 37,000kms...... I had it rewound with heavier wire, but now I'm wondering if the drop sensor was beginning to go faulty as Micah advised in the tread that his stator was giving faulty readings until he tweaked to isolating the 'droop' or drop sensor from his customers bike.
Might be related to your issue........ Capo12 has complex electronic systems and they might all be affected by something like a faulty engine cutout - drop sensor.
It's a good read anyway - the tech (Micah) is a switched on dude - the "droop sensor" might have been a source of many complaints over the years....... just no body stumbled on to it until now
Ps My stator failed after 2 years 37,000kms...... I had it rewound with heavier wire, but now I'm wondering if the drop sensor was beginning to go faulty as Micah advised in the tread that his stator was giving faulty readings until he tweaked to isolating the 'droop' or drop sensor from his customers bike.
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