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[wkuwiz]

Bike has sat in a pole barn in South Georgia for a few years.  Just had battery rebuilt/replaced.  Upon turning key, Bike comes alive (dash) and battery area makes a rapid clicking noise.   Tat tat tat tat.  No throttle response. 
Mileage shows 99.3 total.

Suggestions?

[Moto7575]

I had the same issue on a Zero 2013, it was solved by a firmware update.
Also google in this forum "click" other users had similar issue. Good luck !

[wkuwiz]

Thanks Moto.

Do you know if it’s possible to do a firmware update at home in my garage?  Nearest dealer is 120 miles.  Would love to get this dog running.

[Two2010Ss]

Kickstand is up and the power cutoff at the throttle is in the right position? (Based on my 2010 experience)

[wkuwiz]

Two2010's:
Yes, the kickstand is up when this noise occurs.  I can tell the side stand switch is functioning as the noise stops when I drop the stand down.

By Power Cutoff switch I am guessing you mean teh run/kill switch?  Yes.  It is in correct position.  I have four other ICE bikes and am familiar with the switch.

Looking at the Zero site I do not see firmware for 2011.  Furthest back is 2012.  There has to be others on this board who have brought one of these back to life.   As I stated it's only got 99.3 miles on the odometer.

[2x0]

You're probably going to find that your controller is failing at the throttle initializing sequence. 
what do the controller LEDs do during initialization?  You are supposed to see a single green blip followed by steady green LED.

You might get it to work intermittently if you unplug and replug various connectors (like the throttle) but if it is like mine, controller replacement is in your future.

Other gas bike dead CDI tricks like heat gun (xr650)  or brick compression (tw200)  are free and might be worth trying as you fiddle with it. 
The controller is a potted brick so internal component repair isn't easily attempted.

[wkuwiz]

2x0:
Green LED is steady green on the dash (assuming that's what you're referring to as controller).  Clicking did stop when I disconnected the throttle cable.  Swapping the cable with a replacement didn't solve the problem though.
Nearest Dealer is 3.5 hours away so I may try throwing in a new solenoid since the cost is less than hauling it to be diagnosed.  If that's not the issue I'll take it in to a dealer for diagnosis.  Hopefully I'll get to use it someday. 

[2x0]

There is a led on the top of the controller that has its own codes.  The controller is the white and blue brick under the steering head area.  It is hard to see without removing the shrouds but it is possible to watch it as you turn the bike on

[wkuwiz]

2X0:  Yes, that's the charger messaging system according to the manual.  It goes through its checks and signals 'all is well'.

I have found a Zero Dealer that appears to be promising.  I believe it's down to the MBB or the Contractor.  He's reviewing it now.  Cross your fingers.

[Mattbastard]

Are you the person who emailed me about my XU system retrofit?