Check engine light/codes

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On page 5-10 of the '13 service manual there is a method for determining the main Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) by observing the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) blinking pattern. This will only give you the main DTC code, not the subcode. On page 5-12 of the '13 service manual there is a table of DTC codes and equivalent MIL blinking number.

If there is a DTC stored in the ECM, there should be a MIL blinking pattern that will allow you to determine the main DTC code.

With the side stand down, turn on the ignition and see if the MIL starts blinking. You can also have the engine idling but the side stand must be down. If the engine RPM is over 1700, then the MIL stays on and does not blink. If there is no MIL blink pattern then there is no DTC error code stored in the ECM.

short blinks last 0.5 seconds and long blinks last 1.3 seconds. One long blink is equivalent to 10 short blinks.

One short blink is equivalent to DTC main code 1.1
9 short blinks is quivalent to DTC main code 9.1
One long blink and 2 short blinks is DTC main code 12.1 (one long blink = 10 short blinks so 10+2 short blinks = 12)

I can post a picture of the DTC index on page 5-12 of the '13 service manual if the moderators say it is ok.