Suzuki V-Strom (VStrom) Owners Club DL250, DL650, DL1000 & DL1050

V-Strom specific discussion => V-Strom specific discussion => Topic started by: iansoady on June 08, 2013, 14:21:30

Title: Diagnostic connection?
Post by: iansoady on June 08, 2013, 14:21:30

Not yet a Wee-Strom owner but furiously searching for information to help me.

My current Triumph Tiger has an OBD2 connector that I can use diagnostic software (Tuneboy) to check & adjust sensor data as well as download modified maps. As far as I can see, the V-Strom only has a proprietary socket for use with the proverbial bent paper clip. Am I correct or is there a "proper" diagnostic setup?

Title: Re: Diagnostic connection?
Post by: greywolf on June 08, 2013, 23:53:54

That same connector is also used for the Suzuki Diagnostic System (only available to professionals) or HealTech OBD diagnostic tools. http://www.healtech-electronics.com/ (http://www.healtech-electronics.com/)

It won't work with OBD2 readers.

Title: Re: Diagnostic connection?
Post by: iansoady on June 09, 2013, 11:02:47

So is there a way of clearing DTCs without this proprietary tool?

Title: Re: Diagnostic connection?
Post by: greywolf on June 09, 2013, 12:02:03

The FI code will no longer affect the engine when the problem is fixed. The code will be stored as a past fault. The only way to clear the ECM of stored codes is to use one of the tools I mentioned.

Title: Re: Diagnostic connection?
Post by: iansoady on June 09, 2013, 12:49:21

Many thanks.

Title: Re: Diagnostic connection?
Post by: Juvecu on June 09, 2013, 18:33:52

You probably won't need to change anything on the Strom either, it's great from the factory already, at least he 650 models are.

Title: Re: Diagnostic connection?
Post by: Juvecu on June 09, 2013, 19:54:44

Greywolf, does that Healtech thing need to be plugged in to work or is it a case of program and disconnect?

Title: Re: Diagnostic connection?
Post by: greywolf on June 09, 2013, 20:32:16

It's a connection cord and software. You connect one end of the cord to the dealer mode connector on the bike and the other end to a USB port on a computer, then run the software. The SDS tool works the same way but isn't available to the public. Here's one of the screens. It's Suzuki generic and controls some functions the Strom doesn't have.

(http://www.calsportbike.com/obd/images/OBD_ActiveTest.gif)

Title: Re: Diagnostic connection?
Post by: Juvecu on June 09, 2013, 20:39:23

Is this a viable alternative to a PowerCommander then?

Title: Re: Diagnostic connection?
Post by: greywolf on June 09, 2013, 21:37:44

Quote from: "Juvecu"

Is this a viable alternative to a PowerCommander then?

Not at all. It does readings and performs tests. It can lock the ISC to help with a TBS. It can be used to read codes and delete stored codes. It cannot change the fueling which is what a Power commander is for. It's a diagnostic tool that is rarely used when power is applied to the wheel and only on a dynomometer in that case.

Title: Re: Diagnostic connection?
Post by: Juvecu on June 09, 2013, 21:51:05

Ah right, I see, just a diagnostics tool then.