How can I tell if my Harley Davidson bike is running hot?
One is the cylinder temp “data field” using a SEST. That data field tells you the front cylinder temp only. It is a great way to record temp while riding the bike, then come back and down load the data to the laptop and play it out. The other of course is using an infra-red temp gun. A hand held gun you point at an object to measure temp.
What does the code on the Check Engine light mean?
This onboard computer runs your car so that it has optimum fuel economy and low emissions. The PCM creates a code indicating what part or system is malfuntioning (electrical system, oxygen sensors, and so on). Your tech can get the code from the vehicle and look up its meaning.
When do you get a check engine light on a Harley Davidson?
If you own and ride Harley Davidson motorcycles, you may get a check engine light from time to time. It is inevitable. A check engine light can appear for a variety of issues, and rarely is it serious.
Why does the Check Engine light keep blinking?
When the ECU ( engine control unit) detects a problem that it is unable to regulate, it then turns on the check engine light on your dashboard. This check light will either keep on glowing or will blink, depending on the nature of the fault. If the engine check is on regularly then it means that there is a problem but not an emergency.
When does the hot check engine light come on?
I put about 150 miles on the bike ( over a couple weeks) and the HOT/CHECK ENGINE light started flashing after a 40 mile ride and now as soon as the key is turned on even when the bike is cold.
What does the Check Engine light mean on a motorcycle?
That’s the check engine light, or CEL – if it lights up, you have a problem with the engine and should stop and investigate it. If it’s blinking, count the number of flashes, as this will indicate a particular error code which can help you to determine what is wrong.
What causes the Check Engine light to flash?
The most common thing is the speedo cable. The computor uses the bikes speed in its calculations. If the speedo cable breaks or is about to brake which usualy causes the speedo to fluctuate the light will come on. There is a simple code system that the bike uses. You simply watch turn on the key. If there is a problem, The yellow light will flash.
What does a high coolant temperature light mean?
The light is part of your vehicle’s on-board diagnostics (OBD) system and can indicate anything from a quick fix like a loose gas cap to a major repair like a catalytic converter. If this code is discovered, it means the engine coolant temperature is excessively high under normal engine speed.