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Hey guys/gals, I have had this 2008 since just before winter last yr ..... So this will be the first full yr ..  Well I've had a couple months of riding and 1000+ so far, with no problems ...  Except for today..  I headed out for a ride, started no problem and no Code or red light...  2 blocks away the No Transponder code and red light come on ...  I figured the bike was still running so I continued to the gas station at least ..(2 blocks away) shut bike off, filled up..  started no problems, no code, no red light.. And then a few minutes down the road the code and light came on again ...  I pulled over, shut it off and it started right up again...  The battery in the FOB is NEW..  So I ruled that out ..  Suggestions ??  Fixes??  HELP!!   PLEASE ..   :)

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Re: "no transponder" code and red light on ...... Help anyone!?
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2013, 08:46:32 PM »
Gals??  Nah!

Anyway, it sounds like you were having interference problems.  This can be caused by a variety of add-ons you might have added to your bike and also exactly where you are carrying the fob...
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Re: "no transponder" code and red light on ...... Help anyone!?
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2013, 10:06:18 PM »
FOB is right there next to the main key..
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Re: "no transponder" code and red light on ...... Help anyone!?
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2013, 01:05:27 AM »
FOB is right there next to the main key..

Try keeping it closer to the seat.  That's where the transceiver is located that communicates with it.  If you have it up near the stove knob (not sure how you would do that), the tank is in the way, and any electrical noise from the bike can interfere with it.  Sounds like the same problem as keeping it in the glove box on the 2010+ models.

For the record, I've had that happen a few times with mine, even though the FOB is in my pants pocket.
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Re: "no transponder" code and red light on ...... Help anyone!?
« Reply #4 on: May 31, 2013, 04:07:18 AM »
So let me get this straight.  You're advocating inserting said fob in an orifice not designed to store fobs or am I totally off base here?   :o :rotflmao:   Sorry guv'ner I couldn't keep a straight face reading that comment.

Seriously folks.....I carry mine in my right jeans pocket and never had an issue with that message.

To the OP, are you saying the fob is in the glove box?
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Re: "no transponder" code and red light on ...... Help anyone!?
« Reply #5 on: May 31, 2013, 05:33:11 AM »
FOB is right there next to the main key..

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The Fob was designed to be carried on your person- in your pants pocket or jacket chest/side pocket.
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Re: "no transponder" code and red light on ...... Help anyone!?
« Reply #6 on: May 31, 2013, 08:25:24 AM »
What have you recently added to the bike. I had this same problem a few weeks ago. It was the LED driving light controller causing it. Could also be HID lights. Check the Transponder Battery (new battery doesn't mean good battery). Should be 3.2v or better, under 3.0v replace. My new one was 2.9v new out of the box.
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Re: "no transponder" code and red light on ...... Help anyone!?
« Reply #7 on: May 31, 2013, 08:59:04 AM »
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Re: "no transponder" code and red light on ...... Help anyone!?
« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2013, 09:26:08 AM »
I did add HID's as well as riding lights on the front forks ...  and I carry the fob in the little glove box on the tank..  I will try it in my pocket and see if that changes ....  I will also put another new battery in the FOB and see ...  Thanks guys!!!  RESULTS TO FOLLOW! 
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Re: "no transponder" code and red light on ...... Help anyone!?
« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2013, 09:27:53 AM »
What have you recently added to the bike. I had this same problem a few weeks ago. It was the LED driving light controller causing it. Could also be HID lights. Check the Transponder Battery (new battery doesn't mean good battery). Should be 3.2v or better, under 3.0v replace. My new one was 2.9v new out of the box.

if it is the HID is there a way around this transponder code problem??  besides taking off the HID's..
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Re: "no transponder" code and red light on ...... Help anyone!?
« Reply #10 on: May 31, 2013, 09:42:30 AM »
if it is the HID is there a way around this transponder code problem??  besides taking off the HID's..

Yup...put the fob in your pants pocket....you shouldn't have any further issues.  ;)
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Re: "no transponder" code and red light on ...... Help anyone!?
« Reply #11 on: May 31, 2013, 09:51:58 AM »
and treat the FOB right when its not in use.



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Re: "no transponder" code and red light on ...... Help anyone!?
« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2013, 10:42:07 AM »
Fobs.... orifices..... NOT funny guys!

But I can attest to what Jim says: I have never had an issue with that message on Jim's bike either so it must be working.

As others have said, carry it on your person and the problem will almost certainly go away. The fob is trying to communicate with the KiPass transceiver through the fuel tank- not good. Some carry the fob in a pants pocket, some in a riding jacket pocket, and some carry it on a band they were around their necks (like a visitor's pass to a nuclear plant). Putting the fob on the bike is generally a bad idea for the reason you have found but it also defeats the security purpose of KiPass.

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So let me get this straight.  You're advocating inserting said fob in an orifice not designed to store fobs or am I totally off base here?   :o :rotflmao:   Sorry guv'ner I couldn't keep a straight face reading that comment.

Seriously folks.....I carry mine in my right jeans pocket and never had an issue with that message.

To the OP, are you saying the fob is in the glove box?
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Re: "no transponder" code and red light on ...... Help anyone!?
« Reply #13 on: May 31, 2013, 10:46:17 AM »
I did add HID's as well as riding lights on the front forks ...  and I carry the fob in the little glove box on the tank..  I will try it in my pocket and see if that changes ....  I will also put another new battery in the FOB and see ...  Thanks guys!!!  RESULTS TO FOLLOW! 

On a different subject. how are your Lights mounted on the Forks. Are they mounted to  the reflector brackets. Some folks on here have had the brackets break with the stress of vibration.

There was a thread last week on the subjuct of HID Lights. Someone suggested a method of RF insulating the Ballast and wires etc.
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Re: "no transponder" code and red light on ...... Help anyone!?
« Reply #14 on: May 31, 2013, 11:15:52 AM »
So let me get this straight.  You're advocating inserting said fob in an orifice not designed to store fobs or am I totally off base here?   :o :rotflmao:   Sorry guv'ner I couldn't keep a straight face reading that comment.
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Wow, it's scary to see how your mind works.  :yikes:  I would never advocate that, unless you put the FOB in a zip lock bag first.  After all, no one wants a smelly FOB!  ;)
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Re: "no transponder" code and red light on ...... Help anyone!?
« Reply #15 on: May 31, 2013, 11:33:40 AM »
I recently replaced the batteries in both Fobs and ended up getting a low transponder battery warning with one of them.  It took it apart, added some more pre-load to the contacts (bent them outward to increase the spring force) and the low battery warning went away. A bit different issue but it could be related to when you replaced the battery and you might possibly be getting poor battery contact

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Re: "no transponder" code and red light on ...... Help anyone!?
« Reply #16 on: May 31, 2013, 11:51:53 AM »
What if he brushes his teeth first? Oh wait, weren't you talking about him putting it in his mouth?

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Wow, it's scary to see how your mind works.  :yikes:  I would never advocate that, unless you put the FOB in a zip lock bag first.  After all, no one wants a smelly FOB!  ;)
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Re: "no transponder" code and red light on ...... Help anyone!?
« Reply #17 on: May 31, 2013, 03:41:54 PM »
Yup...put the fob in your pants pocket....you shouldn't have any further issues.  ;)

Indeed.  I will repeat:

"The Fob was designed to be carried on your person- in your pants pocket or jacket chest/side pocket."

That is where the antenna is designed to "look".
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Re: "no transponder" code and red light on ...... Help anyone!?
« Reply #18 on: May 31, 2013, 05:50:54 PM »
Sparky said the best place bar none is on a janitor key reel........just sayin.




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Re: "no transponder" code and red light on ...... Help anyone!?
« Reply #19 on: May 31, 2013, 05:53:29 PM »
Wow, it's scary to see how your mind works.  :yikes:   

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