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[Kyle_Fails_Kyle]

2022 DS same issue here!!!! 600 miles total and I am regretting the purchase … maybe too soon to buy in fully on this generation of E Bikes.

I had to walk 4 miles home last night after getting the same error codes as you … used my last bit of phone battery trying to find a solution. Fun!! 

[SHAG]

I've had 3 instances where my FXE would not start. Many codes showing.  All three times it started fine the next day but still showed the engine fault that went away after 30-40 miles. Bike has 2600 miles now and the 3rd fault was just last week.  I can elaborate when I get back home Monday from a trip. I just saw this thread today.  BTW. I managed to squeak 85 miles out of it on a charge Labor day. The highest yet.

[Dryer667]

While it wont speed up the fix, make sure to use the log parser to troubleshoot what might be going wrong. Gave me some piece of mind to figure out what was happening even though I had to wait for a BMS for the fix.

https://home.hasslers.net/zerologparser/log_parser.php

[Too little too late]

There's your problem. You're looking at the check engine light, and it doesn't have an engine.
 I've spent so much money repairing my '18 S, I'm hoping and praying every day that it just keeps going. Electric cars yes absolutely, never had a major problem with any of them. Electric "motor" cycles, I'm not sold yet, and that's from my experience (with this company).

[Zeromotorcycles]

I've had 3 instances where my FXE would not start. Many codes showing.  All three times it started fine the next day but still showed the engine fault that went away after 30-40 miles. Bike has 2600 miles now and the 3rd fault was just last week.  I can elaborate when I get back home Monday from a trip. I just saw this thread today.  BTW. I managed to squeak 85 miles out of it on a charge Labor day. The highest yet.

Hey! Please send us a private message so that we can look into this for you.

[SHAG]

Just experienced the same thing for the 4th time, Today ! 

All 4 times there was NO incident. Parked the bike for a short time after starting with a full battery and riding 30-40 miles, then when I went to go, It was another no-go!  I had about 30 miles of battery left It does respond to plugging into onboard by changing from battery level 0 to 00:00 charge time. Same bunch of codes..
Solid green charging light, engine light on and the usual blinking red red light. I"m leaving it plugged in all night even tho it's not charging. I'll see what happens tomorrow.

[SHAG]

So this morning I unplugged to the on board charger and turned on the key. It showed the same battery and miles to go like when I powered it down yesterday before the issue of not wanting to initialize later. I believe that the 45 code was the only one still showing and the engine light was lit. I plugged it in again and it started to charge.  It showed full charge about 4 hrs later so I unplugged it, turned on the key and it became ready to ride again!  I let it sit and rode the XMax mostly because it was a chilly cloudy day with drizzle and it has good weather protection.

[TRex46]

Joining the FXE problem club. 
Purchased new FXE in Dec 2021.  Now have about 400miles on it.  Parked it last Friday with ~90% battery.  Turned on saturday am, 0% charge and  that same set of error codes quoted above.  Looks like some component is going bad frequently on these.
Called dealer (~60miles away), guess I will have to take it in to them.

[TRex46]

After reading this thread again, I went to garage to try zero FXE again.  Powered up, showed error code 45 for a second, cleared then turned on.  So looks like same behavior as SHAG (and some others) above. 
Great,  60 miles from dealer and an *intermittent* problem.   I can see taking it to them, and it works fine there.
Grrrr.
Would be nice to know if Zero has found a bad board and it could just be replaced.   Maybe not that simple.

[SHAG]

Sorry to hear that you seem to be having the same problem. At least you can ride yours to the dealer if you go 40 mph and regen when you can!
I've been riding mine almost daily and will not turn the key off unless I'm home. I leave it on if I stop somewhere for a few minutes or visit a friend. 20-30 minutes max.
I don't have a way to get it to the dealer and the intermittent thing will probly not allow them to diagnose the issue right now.
Please take yours in and I'll wait for the recall..........   TIA !    SHAG

[TRex46]

Thanks for reply. 
btw error code 45 is kickstand disable, so not really an error.
Rode around the neighborhood this evening and all ok.  Might try to commute as usual tomorrow (not a long commute, so not a huge risk).

I see below that Zero asked you to contact them, did you?
 
I downloaded the error log so can provide that if they can diagnose.  Maybe just a firmware error and that can help?

Will let you know.

[Day Trippin]

I was really considering one of these. Have they sorted out the issues and no return of the problems?

[EVFX]

 I've got 350 miles on my '22 FX. I'm hoping Zero just got a bad batch of BMS modules and only some of the models are affected. But I'm still keeping a close eye on this thread.

[SHAG]

I was really considering one of these. Have they sorted out the issues and no return of the problems?

It's a great bike! I bought it to do daily loops of 40-80 miles around the Allegany National Forest on mostly dirt roads. I wouldve bought the FX but didn't want the higher seat or inner tubes.  I have a better set of tires to put on it soon before I hurt myself.

If my dealer was within riding distance or I had a way to get it there without sitting on the seat, I would be happier.

[TRex46]

Update on my Zero FXE problems:  None since the no-go issue ~1 week ago... and I have turned on-off ~10 times since then, charged twice.

I agree with SHAG that it is a great bike (other than recent no-start issue).   I had a 250 Yamaha WRX (supermoto type) and and don't miss it with this bike.  Low speed torque is amazing and 0-60 is comparable to my 1199 Panigale.  I just ride it around town for commuting and it is perfect for that.  Range is ~50miles the way I ride it, but doesnt matter for 5-10 miles commute.

Would be good to hear if Zero has figured out it is a specific part causing the problems, such that if I take it in, they upgrade firmware, swap out a board or some such. I am worried I take  it in and dealer says "we dont see anything wrong - bring it back when you have a problem again" (and repeat).