Problems with LCD Oil Temperature Dipstick
T.E. Allen
dipsticks because I was concerned about the heat coming from my '03
FLSTC when driving in the summer here in North Texas. (Actually, I liked
the pretty blue light that came on when pressing the button)
I routinely noticed temps of up to 245 and almost thought of getting an
oil cooler until I read the thread about them and decided not to get
one.
Anyhow, back to the story...
1 month ago I started noticing moisture underneath the glass on top of
the LCD readout. A week after that it quit working. Last week I finally
reached the 7500 mile mark and placed it into service, and hoping also
to find out why the dipstick quit working. The dealership told me that
it was a 30 day warranty and I would have to get a new one for the small
price of $89.95. Im dumb, but not that dumb, so after getting the bike
back, I took it apart and noticed that the syn3 had made it past the
seals and was all over the battery. I replaced the battery and used lots
of cotton swabs trying to wipe out all of the excess syn3 that had made
it past the barriers and seals. While I was at it, I placed the
disassembled dipstick underneath the Texas sun until the condensation
dried out and then replaced the battery. I also cleaned the seals and
re-lubed them with silicone (im a scuba diver and use it for seals
around air tanks. hopefully the heat wont break it down).
After putting it back together, it works perfectly again. I find solace
in the little blue light, knowing that I saved myself almost $90.
Heres the official HD description for that part. Note the sentence about
being waterproof....
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Oil Temperature Dipstick with Lighted LCD Read-out
Add function and style by replacing your stock dipstick with this
hardworking version, which includes a beautiful chrome cap and LCD
(liquid crystal display) oil temperature read-out. The read-out is push
button operated with an automatic shut-off in five seconds and operates
within plus or minus one degree. Designed also to stay on up to 15
minutes if desired. Fahrenheit or Celsius can be changed with a simple
push button operation. The read-out is displayed with a rare blue light
background for easier operation at night. All LCD dipsticks now
incorporate an updated and more heat resistant LCD electronic unit. Twin
Cam 88® LCD dipsticks also include an improved twist and pull cam-lock
removal feature. Designed to be waterproof with replaceable standard
battery. Patented.
62970-02A
Fits all '00-later Softail® models.
MSRP US $89.95
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Sheep
>About 6 months ago I purchased one of those digital oil temperature
>dipsticks because I was concerned about the heat coming from my '03
>FLSTC when driving in the summer here in North Texas. (Actually, I liked
>the pretty blue light that came on when pressing the button)
Hmmmm. I bought mine about the same time. Maybe a few months
earlier.
>I routinely noticed temps of up to 245 and almost thought of getting an
>oil cooler until I read the thread about them and decided not to get
>one.
Mine reads about 8 degrees high unless water boils at 228 at sea
level.
>Anyhow, back to the story...
>1 month ago I started noticing moisture underneath the glass on top of
>the LCD readout. A week after that it quit working. Last week I finally
>reached the 7500 mile mark and placed it into service, and hoping also
>to find out why the dipstick quit working. The dealership told me that
>it was a 30 day warranty and I would have to get a new one for the small
>price of $89.95. Im dumb, but not that dumb, so after getting the bike
>back, I took it apart and noticed that the syn3 had made it past the
>seals and was all over the battery. I replaced the battery and used lots
>of cotton swabs trying to wipe out all of the excess syn3 that had made
>it past the barriers and seals. While I was at it, I placed the
>disassembled dipstick underneath the Texas sun until the condensation
>dried out and then replaced the battery. I also cleaned the seals and
>re-lubed them with silicone (im a scuba diver and use it for seals
>around air tanks. hopefully the heat wont break it down).
>
>After putting it back together, it works perfectly again. I find solace
>in the little blue light, knowing that I saved myself almost $90.
>
I'm running SYN3 also.
Last Thursday. VA. Blueridge Parkway. Rain. Parked it in the rain
at the lodge and it rained pretty good. The next morning it was full
of water and not working.
Saturday in Gatlinburg I'd have liked to have known how hot the engine
was but the gauge was full of water.
Makes you wonder if water is making it into the oil system.
I'm going to call my dealer today and see if they'll stand behind it.
If not I try your solution.
--
Dave (Dukes Sheep)
'03 FLHRI NAH#2 DOF #5 SENS
"Oh bother" said Pooh, as he was connected at 14.4kps
A: Because it disturbs the logical flow of the message.
Q: Why is topposting frowned upon?
Chilly
> About 6 months ago I purchased one of those digital oil temperature
> dipsticks because I was concerned about the heat coming from my '03
> FLSTC when driving in the summer here in North Texas. (Actually, I
> liked the pretty blue light that came on when pressing the button)
>
> Anyhow, back to the story...
> 1 month ago I started noticing moisture underneath the glass on top of
> the LCD readout. A week after that it quit working. Last week I
> finally reached the 7500 mile mark and placed it into service, and
> hoping also to find out why the dipstick quit working. The dealership
> told me that it was a 30 day warranty and I would have to get a new
> one for the small price of $89.95. Im dumb, but not that dumb, so
> after getting the bike back, I took it apart and noticed that the syn3
> had made it past the seals and was all over the battery. I replaced
> the battery and used lots of cotton swabs trying to wipe out all of
> the excess syn3 that had made it past the barriers and seals.
Well, ya know ... That synthetic stuff *is* awfully slippery!
--
Chilly
NoVA BS#226 DOF#55 MANS
04 FLHTCi - Night
www.chilly-willy.net
Easy, #39
"T.E. Allen" <nos...@all.net> wrote in message
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> Heres the official HD description for that part. Note the sentence about
> being waterproof....
> Designed to be waterproof with replaceable standard
> battery.
well, yeah, "designed to be" being the operative words here.
--
Easy, #39
rapper
and the cover came off. So I super glued the cover back on. Dummy,
now I'll probably never get it apart. It's cloudy and hard to read,
but it has shown me that my bike doesn't over heat, so maybe I'll just
toss it.
John
Chilly <wjgh...@nospam.yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<Xns953345F14EF...@216.196.97.131>...
Michael Bain
T> Heres the official HD description for that part. Note the sentence
T> about being waterproof....
Apparently they are only waterproof for 30 days!
--
Poppa
2002 FLHRI
Sheep
>About 6 months ago I purchased one of those digital oil temperature
>dipsticks because I was concerned about the heat coming from my '03
>FLSTC when driving in the summer here in North Texas. (Actually, I liked
>the pretty blue light that came on when pressing the button)
>
>I
>
>After putting it back together, it works perfectly again. I find solace
>in the little blue light, knowing that I saved myself almost $90.
>
I dropped mine off at my dealer. I bought it in 9/03. Let's see what
they do. If its nothing then I try your route.
ART SANTELLA
>
>Heres the official HD description for that part. Note the sentence about
>being waterproof....
>
>-------------------
>Oil Temperature Dipstick with Lighted LCD Read-out
I was thinking of getting the analog one, and was wondering if anyone had a problem
with that? I figured it was faster to glance down at the analog even in bright sun
and see the temp.
Thanks,
Arty
Deuce AKA Burdel
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My first analog had moisture inside the glass a couple of months after I
got it...took it back to the dealer...replaced it, no questions asked.
--
Why drive... when you can Ride!!!
Deuce AKA Burdel
Chilly
Bagger owners can replace that ambient air temperature gauge with an
illuminated oil temp gauge. Rodger McEwan Company at 619-421-9003 makes
one that looks just like the oil pressure gauge on the right side of the
instrument cluster. Part # GK-61537. Can't find a web site. My local HD
dealer carries them.
wideglide01
<wjgh...@nospam.yahoo.com> proclaimed :
...still looking for an analog dipstick gauge for Dynas.
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made you decide against one?
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