error code c-42

http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=124463&page=3

following on from this thread, can any one help with the error code, what is it and how do i fix it!

thanks

From what I can see after google-fu it looks like an ignition error code.

No doubt someone far more knowledgeable will be along soon.

Have a nosey here

[flymo]

c42 relates to the ignition switch signal/anti theft 'device'. Have you checked the connections to the ignition switch? There are three connectors under the airbox behind the headstock (just behind the rad) that may get corroded or damaged.

You havent done any wiring mods have you? or maybe disturbed a connector somewhere?

Originally Posted by flymo

c42 relates to the ignition switch signal/anti theft 'device'. Have you checked the connections to the ignition switch? There are three connectors under the airbox behind the headstock (just behind the rad) that may get corroded or damaged.

+1. Suzuki Service manual section 8-23 should sort you out.

I reckon if you're getting power when you turn the ignition on, then you're looking at a coil/HT fault.

thanks for the replies. I will have alook tomorrow when im back from lectures.

I havent done any mods to the wiring, there is an alarm fitted from new, so I dont think that could be it.

Originally Posted by pencil shavings

I havent done any mods to the wiring, there is an alarm fitted from new, so I dont think that could be it.

If the alarm is the manufacturer approved one, that connects to the loom at a 4 pin connector behind the headstock as per flymo's post.

EDIT: To get at those connectors, you're looking at taking the airbox off completely, then employing a 4 year old as there's still not a lot of space.

Originally Posted by Baph

+1. Suzuki Service manual section 8-23 should sort you out.

I reckon if you're getting power when you turn the ignition on, then you're looking at a coil/HT fault.

is that the same as the haynes or somthing else?

yep, the bike turns on, but nothing else. and the alarm is still working as it should.

what is coil/HT

[flymo]

Originally Posted by pencil shavings

what is coil/HT

The HT lead is the 'fat' lead or high tension lead that runs from the coil to the plug cap. It carries mucho voltage

Its probably one of those connectors behind the rad, they corrode up pretty fast.

The lead coming from the spark plug back to the engine (in a round about way), is the HT lead. Attached to that, is the coil.

I've just put the PDF version of the Suzuki Electrical manual on my server for you. Take a look at Section 8-23 (page 24 onwards).

To save myself any copyright issues, I'll PM the link to the document now...

thanks for than Baph, unfortunatly I dont really understand much of it or know where to start!
Also dont have a multi meter so I cant really do much of that diognosis!
what do u sujest I do?