ENGINE light with limp home mode?

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I get, it's all a guess. One of my thoughts has been to buy a second 2009 Xt and simply swap parts till I find it.

Just bought a new Motus to ride while I'm waiting to get the Ulysses fixed.. Enjoying it... but I'd rather be on the Buell.
 
I rode mine today too NJ! Runs so sweet:love_heart: And so dependable too with both cylinders firing:eagerness:


Keith Turk said:
One of my thoughts has been to buy a second 2009 Xt and simply swap parts till I find it.
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Is this how you became such a (self described) awesome, amazing, stellar, 'mechanic':confused:


Good luck. Because thats what you need, Keith:upset:
 
Swap till ya drop Baby!!! What’s better then one broken bike? Two broken bikes!!! Lol (the eventual outcome of non scientific trouble shooting)

Does the BUELL ecm have a limp mode? Like newer motorcycles, cars and ATVs? My buddies CAN-AM ATV will limp home when it has any sort of issue, including regular service counter. (very annoying sometimes). I don’t think the BUELL has an actual limp mode because then all of my bikes would be “limping” home regularly! Hehehe
 
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Cooter said:
I rode mine today too NJ! Runs so sweet:love_heart: And so dependable too with both cylinders firing:eagerness:



Is this how you became such a (self described) awesome, amazing, stellar, 'mechanic':confused:


Good luck. Because thats what you need, Keith:upset:
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I'll try and be more Humble...

Okay got the bike back and just got back from a a test ride. It's about 75 degree's today and when I got back from the ride the Light was on again and I let it idle for a minute in the shop. Fan never came on.

So that's where I'll start. I don't currently have ECMDROID... or a way to communicate with the bikes ecu yet, So that's my first project. Any recommendations? (my wife found ECM DROID on her Cell ).. we'll see how good she is about sharing her phone... ( she's a Realtor.. my chances are about Zero ))

K
 
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Keith Turk said:
I'll try and be more Humble...

Okay got the bike back and just got back from a a test ride. It's about 75 degree's today and when I got back from the ride the Light was on again and I let it idle for a minute in the shop. Fan never came on.

So that's where I'll start. I don't currently have ECMDROID... or a way to communicate with the bikes ecu yet, So that's my first project. Any recommendations? (my wife found ECM DROID on her Cell ).. we'll see how good she is about sharing her phone... ( she's a Realtor.. my chances are about Zero ))

K
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You can start by checking ur fuses, Then you can test by hooking it up to 12V.
 
I thought you had a Harley master tech friend? Didnt he check the bike for codes and relay that info to you?

If you do not have access to an Android device... or want to purchase a cheap Android tablet from Walmart or some other discount retailer, you could always do this for free. All it takes is time. I googled "Buell diagnostic code retrieval" and this is what I found:

RETRIEVING TROUBLE CODES
PART NUMBER TOOL NAME
HD-44750 DIGITAL TECHNICIAN
Trouble codes may be retrieved without the use of the DIGITAL
TECHNICIAN (Part No. HD-44750).
1. Remove the protective cover from data link connector
[91A]. The data link connector's location is different for
each model. It is located under the fairing (Firebolt), under
the seat (Lightning) or behind the left airflow guide
(Ulysses).
2. To activate the diagnostic feature of the check engine
lamp, proceed as follows:
a. See Figure 2-6. Install diagnostic test wire from parts
shown.
b. See Figure 2-7. Install diagnostic test wire across
terminal "1" and terminal "2" on the data link connector
[91A].
c. Turn the Ignition Switch ON and wait approximately
eight seconds for the check engine lamp to start
flashing.
3. See Figure 2-8. All trouble codes are sent out as a series
of flashes. To retrieve the first digit of the trouble code
simply observe the number of times the check engine lamp
flashes.
a. The transmission of a trouble code is always preceded
by six rapid flashes (about 3 per second).
b. This "intermission" is followed by a 2 second pause
in which the check engine lamp is off.
c. The check engine lamp will then flash one or more
times to indicate the first digit of the trouble code.The
length of time the check engine lamp is illuminated
and the length of time in which it is off are each about
1 second in duration.
4. The second digit follows:
a. Following transmission of the first digit, there is
another 2 second pause in which the check engine
lamp is off.
b. The check engine lamp will then flash one or more
times to indicate the second digit of the trouble code.
Count the number of times the check engine lamp
flashes to retrieve the second digit.
5. If more than one trouble code is sent:
a. Following transmission of the second digit of the first
code, there is a third 2 second pause in which the
check engine lamp is off.
b. After the pause comes the intermission, which is followed by transmission of the next recorded trouble
code.
c. All subsequent codes are sent in the same manner
each separated from the next by he intermission.
6. Once all codes have been sent, the data string is repeated.
When you have recorded the same trouble code twice, it
is an indication that the transmission has been restarted
and that all trouble codes have been retrieved.
NOTE
If the check engine lamp flashes at a rate faster than normal,
then you are observing the "intermission" only, which means
that no trouble codes are present.
7. When examining trouble codes, write down all codes on
a piece of paper.
a. If trouble codes are present, refer to Table 2-13.
Follow the applicable flow charts for each code.
b. If trouble codes are NOT present, but starting or drive
ability problems are evident, see charts under
2.8 INITIAL DIAGNOSTIC CHECK.
8. Turn the Ignition Switch OFF.
9. Remove diagnostic test wire and install protective cover
over data link connector. Return data link connector to
original position
 
I'm going to look into a tablet at Wally world... I like the look of the ECUDROID... just checking out the few trouble shooting video's I've seen so far have convinced me it's a good idea.

Is a bluetooth Dongle device a requirement? Is there a Particular one I need?


Thanks for access to codes



Keith
 
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The Buelltooth is for an Android phone, this allows you to basically look at your phone troubleshooting and adjusting certain parameters. Now, since I am not computer literate the members here will correct me if I'm wrong about this.
The fan on both my 2008 ully and 2007 SS both come on when I shut the engine down, even in the winter, they are both pretty much stock.
 
njloco said:
The Buelltooth is for an Android phone, this allows you to basically look at your phone troubleshooting and adjusting certain parameters. Now, since I am not computer literate the members here will correct me if I'm wrong about this.
The fan on both my 2008 ully and 2007 SS both come on when I shut the engine down, even in the winter, they are both pretty much stock.
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If you get a Race tune from Tim @ IDS the fan doesn't run on once you shut the engine, Thank you Tim B. on XB and 1125s
 
All good suggestions above. Since you are still having problems I would suggest electrical tape. Just cut a piece small enough to cover the light. Fixed!
 
dantroop said:
All good suggestions above. Since you are still having problems I would suggest electrical tape. Just cut a piece small enough to cover the light. Fixed!
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My adult son was paralyzed a few years ago and I bought a handicap van so he could come home and visit... Yep.. someone did exactly this to it... the Airbag light wouldn't go off so they taped it. Took seatbelt cartridges and a sensor to fix the light...
 
Rear head temp sender Fixed it. Pulled the Fan, tested fine, replaced the Temp sending unit next. That's seemed to fix the issue. CEL is out and the bike runs normally.

I did buy a 2006 Ulyssess as a spare and plan on parting it out. Friend of mine knew I was shopping for one and we bought this one pretty cheap. it's not overly compatible with my 09 but several parts are useable ... ( I'll keep the stuff I can use. )... If you guys need anything let me know.
 

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