Over Temperature Indicator & Engine Management light

[Fixitbaz]

My Over Temperature Indicator & Engine Management light is on but the R3 is not running hot

Even when the R3 is stone cold when I start it the over temp warning and the engine management light is on also the cooling fan is running. I have tested the R3 with an infrared temp gauge and it is running between 80 and 85 depending where you take the readings from. Readings where taken off the water pump and thermostat housing with the R3 at idle for over 20 minutes

Is there anyway in resetting the system or will I have to take it in for the dealer to reset

Cheers
Barry

 

[HellFire]

A cheap trouble code reader/reset device is available at auto parts stores and even cheaper at Harbor freight stores. They plug into the OBDII plug, read the trouble code and allow you to erase the code from memory thus turning off the check engine light.

The reader/reset device comes with a trouble code booklet that has the codes corresponding to the description of the failure or failing part. If you don't already have one, you should anyway since they work in every car and bike.

AAMCO advertises free check engine code diagnosis ... with one of these $25 do-dads you can do it yourself and then delete it. Cool thing is when it's time to renew your tags and the check engine light is on ... just erase it before going through the line .... poof, new tags without the Bull**** of them telling you that you need to replace your O2 sensor before you can have them. HAHA

If you leave your gas cap off your newer car after a fill up, the check engine light will come on. Having one of these lets you turn it off right after you go back to the station to find the cap you forgot to put on.

 

[Fixitbaz]

Is this the type of item you mean Universal OBD Diagnostic Scan Tool code reader scanner | eBay UK

Will it work with the R3 ???

A cheap trouble code reader/reset device is available at auto parts stores and even cheaper at Harbor freight stores. They plug into the OBDII plug, read the trouble code and allow you to erase the code from memory thus turning off the check engine light.

The reader/reset device comes with a trouble code booklet that has the codes corresponding to the description of the failure or failing part. If you don't already have one, you should anyway since they work in every car and bike.

AAMCO advertises free check engine code diagnosis ... with one of these $25 do-dads you can do it yourself and then delete it. Cool thing is when it's time to renew your tags and the check engine light is on ... just erase it before going through the line .... poof, new tags without the Bull**** of them telling you that you need to replace your O2 sensor before you can have them. HAHA

If you leave your gas cap off your newer car after a fill up, the check engine light will come on. Having one of these lets you turn it off right after you go back to the station to find the cap you forgot to put on.

 

[HellFire]

Is this the type of item you mean Universal OBD Diagnostic Scan Tool code reader scanner | eBay UK

Will it work with the R3 ???

OBDII (On Board Diagnostics generation two) is universal. Original OBD diagnostic plugs in cars were manufacturer specific and certain parts were only accessible by the maker. The government stepped in and demanded a universal diagnostic plug with generic codes to allow independent shops the ability to diagnose and repair emission control equipment regardless what the make was.

So the plug in your car is the same as your bike and the trouble codes can be looked up easily for anyone to repair. Yes, it will work on US spec vehicles, does European spec vehicles use OBDII ? That part I cannot answer.

 

[Macrider]

resetting engine check light

Hellfire, would dissconnecting the positive cable on the battery for a few seconds also reset the ECU and turn off the check engine light?
It works on my cars.

 

[HellFire]

I've never heard of disconnecting the battery resetting trouble codes on OBDII equipped vehicles. That would defeat the purpose of logging trouble and failure codes. It used to work on some manufacturers OBDI systems, but OBDII ECM's have built in battery backup for flash drive software and memory storage. Early OBDI ECM's used EPROM chip sets for program storage, it's all software download now days and codes are standardized. P300 codes log cylinder misfires by example ... P301 is ignition misfire on cyl/plug #1, P302 #2, etc. P130 codes indicate O2 sensor trouble and the list goes on. Ignition and Emission codes are standardized, vehicle specific codes would be things like Power windows, DVD player, Seat memory etc. and those are typically manufacturer specific.

 

[RobTremblay]

Changes on Roadster ECM's ?

From my experience with the ECM of later GM(Corvette) automobiles I know GM would often alter or update the programming of ECM's from year to year, or sometimes even within a model year - is anyone aware of any changes to the programming of a 2010 vs 2011 R3 Roadster, and if so, what changes/improvements would that be?? Thanks for any info!

I've never heard of disconnecting the battery resetting trouble codes on OBDII equipped vehicles. That would defeat the purpose of logging trouble and failure codes. It used to work on some manufacturers OBDI systems, but OBDII ECM's have built in battery backup for flash drive software and memory storage. Early OBDI ECM's used EPROM chip sets for program storage, it's all software download now days and codes are standardized. P300 codes log cylinder misfires by example ... P301 is ignition misfire on cyl/plug #1, P302 #2, etc. P130 codes indicate O2 sensor trouble and the list goes on. Ignition and Emission codes are standardized, vehicle specific codes would be things like Power windows, DVD player, Seat memory etc. and those are typically manufacturer specific.

 

[HellFire]

Software updates necessary for correcting problems or emissions are listed as a service bulletin. Simple updates are typically either taken care of during visits to the dealer or sent out as recall (for serious problems) or service bulletins (for minor updates). Entering your vin number at the Triumph website will tell you if there is anything that needs to be done.

There are dealer only service notices that are not things that have to be done, just notices to aid in the repairs. Things known to be problems like the updated blue TPS sensors are listed in those.