My 2006 F800s has the warning triangle and flashing engine light on. It's obviously in limp mode as i'm hitting a rev limiter at around 4.5k rpm.
I took it to my local indi mechanic (very good man) and he plugged in his diagnostic computer. The fault that came up is 'Minimum on right live axle'.
Neither of us have a clue about what that can be!
Has anyone experienced this before?
Could it be the tps, referring to the axle through the throttle body?
There is nothing obviously wrong with the bike. It starts, idles, and rides perfectly until the rev limiter cuts in.
Thanks,
Rich
I had the battery out for a few days as I was waiting for a new one to arrive.
The mechanic cleared the code but it returned instantly, so it's definitely a fault that needs tracing/
Very odd description. I am going to suggest that the diagnostic is showing incorrect text (but underlying probably seeing the correct code). Use a motoscan or a GS-911 to get the proper details.
Thinking about your symptoms, this is likely a sensor that has gone bad (tps, cam shaft position sensor..etc).
Lowestoft? Over 2 hours ride from here alas. Its likely that you'll need to invest in Motoscan.
Its best to get their obd dongle 'cos its gaurenteed to work.
Set you back about £50 for the dongle and about the same for a full licence and adapter lead.
I could be wrong, but that looks like a normal OBD2 readout, what you need is something that can read and log sensor values directly, that's going to be a dealer computer, a GS911 or maybe the motoscan app.
It sounds like its an error in your F800. I think there might be a problem with your axle. Have you asked your mechanic to check each component of your bike?
Not every person is a vehicle master, and it tends to be quite terrifying when your vehicle begins acting bizarre for no evident explanation. One such event would be when limp mode initiates, if your vehicle out of nowhere eased back down, and the 'check motor light' went ahead, you would get stressed and potentially confounded. Well don't stress, we have ordered all the data you need on limp mode so you can plan yourself and expertise to deal with it.
I managed to get the bike to an independent BMW garage a few weeks ago. He put it on the proper GS911 reader and it came back with two errors;
1 - voltage too high, so needed to replace the reg/rec.
2 - IAV values not registering, so needed investigating.
I've replaced the reg/rec. Very easy job. And the running/charging voltage is back to normal.
Today (work gets in the way of bike stuff!) I got the air box off and checked the IAV. The very first thing I noticed was that the electrical plug was disconnected! I'm guessing I hadn't fully clipped it back in after a previous service. Whilst there I checked the hoses etc and everything else looked fine. It's funny that with a completely inactive IAV the engine idle was absolutely fine.
Once back together I gave it a run out. The idle is perfect but there's still a stutter at about 4k revs. The Check Engine light has gone out though.
Is there a period of 're-learning' for the ecu? Should I just put some miles on it and see how it goes?
Although the IAV hoses looked fine, would them collapsing at higher revs cause this stuttering? I'm happy to change them as it's a very easy job. I probably will anyway.
Thanks all.
Plugs and air filter are both good. It was a consideration so I've checked this morning.
I'll change the IAV hoses later then ride it for a few days and see how it goes.
i think at 4k the secondary air valves open, that may be the cause of your stutter if that is the case.
Again, if you have the motoscan app you can switch these on/off when the bike is at idle and hear if they switch on, or not.
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