Help thread: BMW R1200GS dash clock resets every time I start it
I am trying to build a sane checklist for BMW R1200GS dash clock resets every time I start it before I start buying parts I may not need. The reset itself may be simple, but I want to know what should be checked before clearing the message so I am not hiding a real service problem.
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5 repliesFor BMW R1200GS dash clock resets every time I start it, I would confirm the oil/service was actually done, then do the reset. A dashboard reminder is annoying, but a hidden missed service is worse.
Do not underestimate old fuel, low battery voltage, or a loose ground. They love pretending to be expensive components. That is how I would approach BMW R1200GS dash clock resets every time I start it before spending money.
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Thomas Spagnoli: workshop approach for BMW R1200GS dash clock resets every time I start it
My workshop rule for BMW R1200GS dash clock resets every time I start it is simple: prove the basic condition first, then decide whether the clever part is actually needed.
If the result changes hot versus cold, or under load versus idle, write that down. Those conditions are not noise; they are clues.
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Add the model year, mileage, recent work and what changed before the problem started. With that, the next test becomes much easier to choose.
This helped a lot. I will make one change, ride it, then update the thread so the BMW R1200GS dash clock resets every time I start it discussion has an actual ending. This should make the BMW R1200GS dash clock resets every time I start it thread useful for the next person too.