Check Engine Light


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dbrieler
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Check Engine Light

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Hello All, I have a 2018 DCT and the check engine light (PGM-FI or Programable Fuel Injection) light won't go off. Also the traction control light stays on. Has anyone experienced this?
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Re: Check Engine Light

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Time to pull the trouble codes.
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Thanks for the reply. Is there a way to do that other than the Honda dealer? They will make an appointment for me 6 weeks out but I have to leave the bike there. I know on my old 1800 there was a process to go through and count the flashes of the light but I can't find anything like that for this bike. Thanks for your help.
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I believe it's in the service manual. There is a plug that you jump some pins in to read out the codes.
Because Honda kept the same GL1800 model designation of the fifth gen, it's really hard to search for info on the sixth gen.
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Thanks for your help.
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Re: Check Engine Light

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As Rambozo stated. Honda sells a special service tool (a jumper connection) to jump across a diagnostic port that is under the passenger' seat and behind the right engine cover. The part number for the jumper tool, and how to use it by counting the check engine light flashes is in a Service Manual. The port is red, and has a red cap. For access, only the right side cover has to be removed. With the right connectors, some will make their own tool.


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