RideFixer

Yamaha error code

Yamaha error 12: Display cannot talk to the drive unit

Medium severity Service soon

Can I ride home with this error?

Usually safe to ride. Assist works normally; get the connection checked.

What it means

The display has lost communication with the drive unit. Assist carries on normally and the code is not stored.

Likely causes

  • Loose display connector
  • Damaged display cable

Symptoms

  • 'METER CHK CONN' message
  • Display data may be missing

How to fix it

  1. Turn the power off and on.
  2. If you can see the display plug, check it is pushed fully home.
  3. If it continues, have a Yamaha dealer check the display, cable or controller.
Still showing 12? The RideFixer app finds bike shops near you, so you know where to take it.

How urgent is it?

Book a dealer check if it keeps happening.

Applies to

Did this help?

More Yamaha codes

All 28 Yamaha codes โ†’