| Author | Message | ||
     Gixxer86g |
After work today, when it was like 90 degrees out, I started my bike and the check engine light didn't turn off. So I shut off the bike, turned it back on and the light turned off. But after a while it came back on. It's never done this before. I just went out to park it for the night and ran it. No light. What gives? Maybe a head temp sensor? Did the heat of the day have anything to do with it? Anybody else experience anything like this? | ||
| Jramsey |
Check for stored trouble codes. My S3 did that a couple weeks ago and when I check for a code it showed low voltage.... bad voltage regulator. | ||
| Gixxer86g |
I really need to get ECMspy. | ||
| Jramsey |
You can pull the codes with a paper clip and count the flashes but EcmSpy is the cats meow, and it will let/help you do many other things also. Get the program/cable, many here will help once you get it setup. | ||
| Gixxer86g |
I really need to. I would like to add, there was no discernable change to how the bike ran when the light was on. | ||
| Jramsey |
Don't know your bikes problem but on mine the light came on after riding about 10 miles and I pulled off to the side and shut it off and restarted it and all seemed to be fine but another 7 miles down road it came back on so I headed back home and pulled in the shop and left it running and hooked up to spy and it showed low voltage and I thought "what the hell" as was running fine so I shut it off and tried to restart and the starter went clk,clk,clk. Glad I payed attention to the CEL or it would have been a long walk. (Message edited by Jramsey on April 16, 2012) | ||
| Gixxer86g |
I'm an auto parts guy by trade, so I have stuff "in stock" for my bike at home. I've got the cash right now so I've been slowly buying common failure parts just to have them. So I think I'll just order up a voltage regulator, head temp sensor, speed sensor, etc sooner than I planned to. But that doesn't change the necessity of getting ECMspy. | ||
| Dutch_x1 |
i had the same problem last week.just the check light.didn't notice any strange things on my x1. checked it with a friends ecm spy: error code 15,air temperature sensor (shorted to supply voltage). going to replace the sensor tomorrow. | ||
| Two_seasons |
Get a jumper wire with mini-clips on both ends. Find the Diagnostic Trouble Code connector plug which should be located around the steering head, tucked in right above the lock. Pull the rubber boot off of it and rotate the connector lock to the 12 o'clock position (there are four pins in this connector) Jumper the two right side pins together when the ignition is off and the kill switch is off too. DO NOT START THE BIKE Get a pen and paper to write down the codes. The DTC codes sequence like this...initial three flashes, then pause, then DTC code first digit, then pause, then DTC code second digit. Each DTC code is two digits. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Be ready to write down the codes...now turn ON the kill switch. Do this a couple of times to make sure you have the DTC sequence correct and to make sure you have any codes that are stored in the ECM. Report back with the codes and we'll be able to better diagnose your problem(s). | ||
| Gixxer86g |
Checked it out today, trouble code 16. That's the only code. And that's battery voltage. So I'll pick up a cheap multi meter at work tomorrow, and do some tests. So I'll probably be ordering a new voltage regulator. Hopefully it's not the stator. The battery itself is new. (Message edited by gixxer86g on April 19, 2012) | ||
| 01x1buell |
as per the manual (a low voltage condition occurs during activation of the starter and generally indicates loose wire connections, a high voltage condition is usually caused by a faulty voltage regulator) | ||
| Two_seasons |
Before you buy a new VR, take the battery out and over to a good battery shop that can LOAD TEST it. Just cause it's new to you doesn't mean it's new! | ||
| Gixxer86g |
I took it out and will test it at work tomorrow. |
