My Di2 is Broken!
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Just walking through options to resolve the computer connection part of this problem, have you completely uninstalled both versions of E-Tube Project (3.4.5 and 4.x) and reinstalled? 3.4.5 seems like the more stable version, but either one should install the driver for the SM-BCR2. Other thoughts: even without with the driver correctly installed, Windows should still "see" the SM-BCR2 in Device Manager, it'll probably be listed as an unknown device, you may be able to tell Windows to find a driver for it that way. Also, if you've got a Mac around, a functioning SM-BCR2 will show up under USB in System Information, which will at least tell you if the thing is talking to computers.
Badger6 makes a good point- if any of the components need firmware restoration, one of the more robust/direct interfaces will be needed, but that's a LBS problem.
Because replacing an entire electronic groupset with mechanical over a minor problem is a practical, thoughtful solution haha
Badger6 makes a good point- if any of the components need firmware restoration, one of the more robust/direct interfaces will be needed, but that's a LBS problem.
Because replacing an entire electronic groupset with mechanical over a minor problem is a practical, thoughtful solution haha
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If you need to reload the firmware (to the battery, since the "brain" of the system sits on the battery, or to any component, your RD could also have corrupted FW), and it sounds like that is what you need to do...you won't be able to do with the consumer grade SM-BCR2 PC Link that came with the bike. In fact, you won't really be able to do much of anything beyond program a functioning Di2...which for most people is good enough. But, to do a system recovery and reload the firmware onto the battery module, you need a SM-PCE02 and SM-PCE1, but at double the price of the SM-BCR2 (if you had to buy that), it's not something many folks with one Di2 equipped bike are willing to purchase. But, most reputable bike shops have them.
Before you go to ripping the whole system apart, confirm all of your cables are properly seated (clicked in), and take the bike to a shop and have them put it on the diagnostic link, I'm guessing that in less than 5 minutes all fo your issues will be resolved.
Before you go to ripping the whole system apart, confirm all of your cables are properly seated (clicked in), and take the bike to a shop and have them put it on the diagnostic link, I'm guessing that in less than 5 minutes all fo your issues will be resolved.
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Wow! If I had known that my SM-PCR2 wasn't up to the task, I would have changed my focus days ago. Had I known what I really needed, I just might have made that investment. The jury is still out, but this is encouraging. I'm feeling more optimistic about the prospects of a positive outcome.
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Just walking through options to resolve the computer connection part of this problem, have you completely uninstalled both versions of E-Tube Project (3.4.5 and 4.x) and reinstalled? 3.4.5 seems like the more stable version, but either one should install the driver for the SM-BCR2. Other thoughts: even without with the driver correctly installed, Windows should still "see" the SM-BCR2 in Device Manager, it'll probably be listed as an unknown device, you may be able to tell Windows to find a driver for it that way. Also, if you've got a Mac around, a functioning SM-BCR2 will show up under USB in System Information, which will at least tell you if the thing is talking to computers.
Badger6 makes a good point- if any of the components need firmware restoration, one of the more robust/direct interfaces will be needed, but that's a LBS problem.
Badger6 makes a good point- if any of the components need firmware restoration, one of the more robust/direct interfaces will be needed, but that's a LBS problem.
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You seem to have read a whole lot more out of that post than what's actually there- I said that 3.4.5 seems more stable, not that 4.x is unstable, and in the same sentence said that either should work fine. I simply said that a SM-BCR2 connected to a Mac will show up, identified correctly, in System Information, absolutely nothing about an E-Tube version or any other functionality for Mac.
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Personally I'm not convinced 4.0.4 will work correctly all the time, but I'm certain 3.4.5 will. That said, the early issue where 4.0 would leave the bike connected and drain the battery in a day has been fixed a while ago ;-).
I usually tell people to give 4.0 a go and install 3.4.5 if the newer version isn't working for them for some reason (sometimes features are disabled when they shouldn't).
I usually tell people to give 4.0 a go and install 3.4.5 if the newer version isn't working for them for some reason (sometimes features are disabled when they shouldn't).
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I believe I did try restoring the original parts, but just in case I didn't, I just did it again. The result is the same. The front derailleur works, but the rear derailleur does not. And Junction A does not respond when its button is pressed.
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If you don't get an LED light of any sort when you press that button, then the battery is either completely dead.... which I find it hard to believe for the little energy a LED requires. Or something is disconnected or broken.
Which Junction box are you using, the SM-EW90A or the EW-RS910? Either way, I'd bet on the wires not being fully seated. I'll be happy to be wrong. It matters not to me. Just get it fixed.
Even with long wait times at the bike shops, If I go to the bike shops around me with my bike, they'll come out and give it a once over if I tell them of an issue. If it's going to be something that takes only a moment, they'll fix it then and there, if it will take two moments and some more investigation, they'll ask to keep it and then I go in the rotation of already scheduled bikes.
If you are using some big LBS, you might have trouble doing this successfully.
Which Junction box are you using, the SM-EW90A or the EW-RS910? Either way, I'd bet on the wires not being fully seated. I'll be happy to be wrong. It matters not to me. Just get it fixed.
Even with long wait times at the bike shops, If I go to the bike shops around me with my bike, they'll come out and give it a once over if I tell them of an issue. If it's going to be something that takes only a moment, they'll fix it then and there, if it will take two moments and some more investigation, they'll ask to keep it and then I go in the rotation of already scheduled bikes.
If you are using some big LBS, you might have trouble doing this successfully.
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Obviously you didn't stumble into this thread by accident. Its title clearly indicates that it's about Shimano's Di2. Ironically, I think it was the title that attracted you. You saw an opportunity to publish the fact that you think there's something wrong with electronic groupsets. Duly noted. In the meantime, I've got a problem to solve.
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The BCR2 is "up to the task" it is designed for...but, your situations sounds like it is beyond that. The PCE02 is a pricey investment, and in normal use conditions is just not something most folks need. It does not double as a charger, and the added functionality it provides is only required if you need to do diagnostics or recover "bricked" components. Honestly, the only reason I own one is that I have 4 bikes with Di2 currently, and am contemplating adding it to a 5th, and I have helped out several of the guys in my local club (they pay in Belgian beer). I'm curious to hear what the result it once you get it fully functional. Please update so I can learn, too.
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My experience has been that posting to a forum attracts the usual cast of characters. Fortunately, most of them want to help. Then there are the others.
Obviously you didn't stumble into this thread by accident. Its title clearly indicates that it's about Shimano's Di2. Ironically, I think it was the title that attracted you. You saw an opportunity to publish the fact that you think there's something wrong with electronic groupsets. Duly noted. In the meantime, I've got a problem to solve.
Obviously you didn't stumble into this thread by accident. Its title clearly indicates that it's about Shimano's Di2. Ironically, I think it was the title that attracted you. You saw an opportunity to publish the fact that you think there's something wrong with electronic groupsets. Duly noted. In the meantime, I've got a problem to solve.
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How will adding a SM-PCE02 to your inventory help? If your laptop won't recognize the SM-BCR2, I doubt it'll be any different for the SM-PCE02
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I'm pretty sure the problem isn't his laptop, it's the bricked firmware on the battery. In theory the SM-BCR2 should be sufficient...but not always. The SM-PCE02 (or older PCE1), in my experience, worked even when the BCR2 wouldn't. Regardless, his options seem increasingly limited to visiting a local shop that has the diagnostic linkage and having them recover the system.
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I'm pretty sure the problem isn't his laptop, it's the bricked firmware on the battery. In theory the SM-BCR2 should be sufficient...but not always. The SM-PCE02 (or older PCE1), in my experience, worked even when the BCR2 wouldn't. Regardless, his options seem increasingly limited to visiting a local shop that has the diagnostic linkage and having them recover the system.
So that doesn't bode well to me for his laptop recognizing the SM-PCE02 if the OP is thinking about getting one to solve the Di2 issue.
I agree that it's possible he's bricked the firmware on the battery. Possibly just taking the battery and junction A down to the LBS with a sad face and sob story might get some immediate attention instead of having to wait in line for weeks.
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Is the battery's cable connected completely?
When I replaced my seat tube battery (after 5 years!), I didn't click the cable in all the way. There's an initial click feel/sound, but it's not in all the way. Pressing a bit harder, it clicks once more!
The small plastic Di2 tool, with a pry hook on one end and a tube shaped push fitting on the other end, makes disconnecting and reconnecting the cables safer and more reliable.
I only figured out what was wrong after trying a bunch of other things. Grrr. I should have known.
EDIT-- sorry, I thought you had no responses at all. I see you are getting some lights. Still, it could a loose connection on one of the cables you unplugged and replugged.
When I replaced my seat tube battery (after 5 years!), I didn't click the cable in all the way. There's an initial click feel/sound, but it's not in all the way. Pressing a bit harder, it clicks once more!
The small plastic Di2 tool, with a pry hook on one end and a tube shaped push fitting on the other end, makes disconnecting and reconnecting the cables safer and more reliable.
I only figured out what was wrong after trying a bunch of other things. Grrr. I should have known.
EDIT-- sorry, I thought you had no responses at all. I see you are getting some lights. Still, it could a loose connection on one of the cables you unplugged and replugged.
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If you don't get an LED light of any sort when you press that button, then the battery is either completely dead.... which I find it hard to believe for the little energy a LED requires. Or something is disconnected or broken.
Which Junction box are you using, the SM-EW90A or the EW-RS910? Either way, I'd bet on the wires not being fully seated. I'll be happy to be wrong. It matters not to me. Just get it fixed.
Even with long wait times at the bike shops, If I go to the bike shops around me with my bike, they'll come out and give it a once over if I tell them of an issue. If it's going to be something that takes only a moment, they'll fix it then and there, if it will take two moments and some more investigation, they'll ask to keep it and then I go in the rotation of already scheduled bikes.
If you are using some big LBS, you might have trouble doing this successfully.
Which Junction box are you using, the SM-EW90A or the EW-RS910? Either way, I'd bet on the wires not being fully seated. I'll be happy to be wrong. It matters not to me. Just get it fixed.
Even with long wait times at the bike shops, If I go to the bike shops around me with my bike, they'll come out and give it a once over if I tell them of an issue. If it's going to be something that takes only a moment, they'll fix it then and there, if it will take two moments and some more investigation, they'll ask to keep it and then I go in the rotation of already scheduled bikes.
If you are using some big LBS, you might have trouble doing this successfully.
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Is the battery's cable connected completely?
When I replaced my seat tube battery (after 5 years!), I didn't click the cable in all the way. There's an initial click feel/sound, but it's not in all the way. Pressing a bit harder, it clicks once more!
The small plastic Di2 tool, with a pry hook on one end and a tube shaped push fitting on the other end, makes disconnecting and reconnecting the cables safer and more reliable.
I only figured out what was wrong after trying a bunch of other things. Grrr. I should have known.
EDIT-- sorry, I thought you had no responses at all. I see you are getting some lights. Still, it could a loose connection on one of the cables you unplugged and replugged.
When I replaced my seat tube battery (after 5 years!), I didn't click the cable in all the way. There's an initial click feel/sound, but it's not in all the way. Pressing a bit harder, it clicks once more!
The small plastic Di2 tool, with a pry hook on one end and a tube shaped push fitting on the other end, makes disconnecting and reconnecting the cables safer and more reliable.
I only figured out what was wrong after trying a bunch of other things. Grrr. I should have known.
EDIT-- sorry, I thought you had no responses at all. I see you are getting some lights. Still, it could a loose connection on one of the cables you unplugged and replugged.
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I agree that the Di2 problem isn't the laptop. However the laptop should recognize the SM-BCR2 when it's plugged into the usb of the laptop even when it's not plugged into the bike. And last I heard mention of it, it still wasn't recognizing it.
So that doesn't bode well to me for his laptop recognizing the SM-PCE02 if the OP is thinking about getting one to solve the Di2 issue.
I agree that it's possible he's bricked the firmware on the battery. Possibly just taking the battery and junction A down to the LBS with a sad face and sob story might get some immediate attention instead of having to wait in line for weeks.
So that doesn't bode well to me for his laptop recognizing the SM-PCE02 if the OP is thinking about getting one to solve the Di2 issue.
I agree that it's possible he's bricked the firmware on the battery. Possibly just taking the battery and junction A down to the LBS with a sad face and sob story might get some immediate attention instead of having to wait in line for weeks.
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I'm pretty sure the problem isn't his laptop, it's the bricked firmware on the battery. In theory the SM-BCR2 should be sufficient...but not always. The SM-PCE02 (or older PCE1), in my experience, worked even when the BCR2 wouldn't. Regardless, his options seem increasingly limited to visiting a local shop that has the diagnostic linkage and having them recover the system.
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Just an FYI folks.
The mechanic at the local bike shop managed to make a little bit more progress than I had. He managed to get one of the LEDs on Junction A to come on! I was hoping that things would just keep getting better, but that's as far as he got. I'll just have to wait until Friday.
The mechanic at the local bike shop managed to make a little bit more progress than I had. He managed to get one of the LEDs on Junction A to come on! I was hoping that things would just keep getting better, but that's as far as he got. I'll just have to wait until Friday.
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Just an FYI folks.
The mechanic at the local bike shop managed to make a little bit more progress than I had. He managed to get one of the LEDs on Junction A to come on! I was hoping that things would just keep getting better, but that's as far as he got. I'll just have to wait until Friday.
The mechanic at the local bike shop managed to make a little bit more progress than I had. He managed to get one of the LEDs on Junction A to come on! I was hoping that things would just keep getting better, but that's as far as he got. I'll just have to wait until Friday.
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You have no idea how much I'd love to micromanage this, but I'm trying to keep my distance and let the mechanic do his job. If I'd had my own SM-PCE02, we'd be done.
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Looking quickly through my Di2 manual. What battery did you have prior to installing the new BT-DN110? If it was one of the SM batteries (SM-BMR2 or SM-BTR2) you may have mismatched firmware versions. The SM batteries may have V 3.0 firmware, while the BT-DN110 comes with V 4.0.0 or later. According to the installation NOTE "If your version of E-TUBE PROJECT software and firmware for each component are not up to date there could be problems operating the bicycle. Check the versions and update them to the latest ones."
And, in the E-TUBE PROJECT manual, on page 1 there is this CAUTION: "After starting a connection check, never connect or disconnect the battery or units until the procedure is finished and the application has been exited. Failure to follow these instructions may cause the SM-PCE1 / SM-PCE02 / SM-BCR2 and the units to malfunction."
Finicky stuff, this Di2.
And, in the E-TUBE PROJECT manual, on page 1 there is this CAUTION: "After starting a connection check, never connect or disconnect the battery or units until the procedure is finished and the application has been exited. Failure to follow these instructions may cause the SM-PCE1 / SM-PCE02 / SM-BCR2 and the units to malfunction."
Finicky stuff, this Di2.
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