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gaillarry · Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 6:54 am Post subject: Testing Speakers

The radio system in my 97 doesn't work, the p.o. gave up trying to fix it. The radio powers on ok but is there a way to test the speakers?
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Saltcreek · Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 7:15 am Post subject:

Are the tuning functions working? You may need the security code.
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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 7:17 am Post subject:

Are you sure the radio isn't code locked?

If it is, it will say "code" on the window when it's powered on.

You will have to enter the 4 digit unlock code before the speaker output will turn on.
If you don't have the code you will need to pull the radio and get the serial # and then have a dealer get you the code # with your serial #.

edit: If your bike is wired for rear trunk speakers, check the position of fader knob, could be that the fader pot is bad.
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Flying Duck · Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 10:44 am Post subject:

IF the dealer can't/won't get you the code, there's a company in the UK that can do it for 8 pounds or so.
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gaillarry · Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 12:36 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the info. I'm just re-assembling the front end and will check once I get the battery back in.
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Scott_Anderson · Posted: Tue May 11, 2010 1:08 pm Post subject:

If you have the battery out, guaranteed it will be locked when you turn it on next.
That's how the anti-theft system works, remove the power and it's locked.
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1997 K1100LT 0302488(R.I.P.)
1997 R1100RT ZC62149(sold)

gaillarry · Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 12:02 pm Post subject:

Found the security code in written down by the p.o. in the owners manual. The radio is now unlocked, I've tuned in a local station but no sound?
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Jim · Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 12:33 pm Post subject: radio/sound

Is the red light on between the volume and seek switches on the handlebar? If so, you'll need to turn the volume up on the handle bar.

Pressing the ON/OFF knob toggles volume control between the volume knob on the radio and the volume switches on the handle bar. When the red light is on, you use the handle bar controls, when it's off, you use the radio controls.
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gaillarry · Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 1:27 pm Post subject:

I can switch from the handlebar controls to the radio controls. The red light on the handlebar works, and the seek button works but still no vol. I checked the wiring to the speakers and they're hooked up.
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Tim (Midland Section) · Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 5:16 pm Post subject:

Sounds like the output stage is toast. BTW what's a K1100GT ??
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gaillarry · Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 8:51 pm Post subject:

GT is the Grand Touring model.
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Jim · Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 10:14 pm Post subject:

Ted · Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 10:16 pm Post subject:

I think the 2007 whiz bang LT was called the LTE in the states, had painted hard cases and all kind of options didn't it?
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Naked Hoof · Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 10:18 pm Post subject:

Bah, who needs speakers?

I listen to the voices in me head...
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Jim · Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 11:59 pm Post subject:

Jim · Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 12:01 am Post subject:

There's a complete radio for sale here: http://k11og.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8765

Might be easier/cheaper than fixing yours.
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gaillarry · Posted: Tue May 25, 2010 6:37 am Post subject: