Modern Vespa

My starter relay died. So I replaced it. 2007 Piaggio MP3 250. just had front end rebuilt at dealer last winter

Now when I power up, it give me a screeching rapid -beep error.

Will not turn over either

wheels remain locked

I am in Victoria BC canada

Any ideas??

I haven't had that one yet...
I am sure this is obvious, you checked battery?

Keith,
Marietta, GA

battery is new, it was fully charged 2 weeks ago. but the bike sat unused since

I just put the charger on it on your suggestion ... and it says low, I think. So thanks for heads up. Will check back in a while after charged

Normally, when you turn the key...
You here the sound of the Fuel pump, is that working.
I do remember now getting that sort of beep when I had an intermittent connection to the Dash Panel once.

There is a post on youtube on MP3 Beeps, let me see if I can find it.
If I do, I will come back and update here.

Keith

This fellow posted a similar video to you...
I would message him by commenting on Youtube.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KovzFM_rs7k

Still searching for the other one.

Here it is...
See if this helps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGSdFmgTTJs

Keith

hmm in those videos the symptoms are completely different

I think I will disassemble the front and check the steering hydro fluid level

otherwise .. I gotta flatbed it to a dealer! grrr

Low hydraulic fluid = Horn will honk 5 consecutive times
Electrical issue = solid beep tone from parking ECU

Was the bike ok BEFORE you fitted the new starter relay?
If so i was going to say that there are some starter relays ,certainly on the gilera fuoco and i assume the mp3 500 that i've seen on ebay and i have bought one that look the same except that the fuse is in a different position. THESE ARE WIRED DIFFERENTLY.

You have blown the parking ECU i think you missplaced the + and - on the battery or starter relay

[quote="Maksor"]You have blown the parking ECU i think you missplaced the + and - on the battery or starter relay[/quote

Ouch !
That's not Cheap...
Retail US Dollars is around $475.00

A few on ebay.
Be sure to verify your part number, I believe these will work.
Get ready to take all the Body Parts off the bike to get to it.
It is sandwiched near the Parking Brake ABS and the Fender Well ABS.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Piaggio-MP3-250-IE-Steering-Anti-Roll-ECU-2009-/122031684125?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/09-12-PIAGGIO-MP3-250-STEERING-ANTI-ROLL-ECU-PIECE-/301994739104?

I always keep a few spares myself for just in case.

Keith,
Marietta, GA

yes bike was fine before

ah. my worst fear. ha

OK I ordered the OMRON relay from an online Vespa supply store. The markings look identical at the pins, but then I am not familiar with what the markings mean. That must be the nub of my problem!

Ordered a new ECU and I think I will order a new relay from the dealer in town, just be sure it is the correct item.

I did make one mistake in re-assembly: I did not reverse the polarity at the battery, but I did leave off one of the positive leads to the battery which I discovered and then attached later.

I am now well practiced in removing most of the plastic now - ugh

thanks for the help guys!