Engine light question

tywal said:

Don't know about finding a specific "tool" aka OBDII code reader that will list in its specs that it's compatible with a motorcycle, but the fact is that OBDII is already universal to all vehicles that use OBDII diagnostics. I have a 2013 R3T, before I acquired TuneECU I was using the same (cheapo) OBDII code reader that I use on my other vehicles. It's the AutoLink AL319, which I think I paid less that $30 US from Amazon a few years ago. Reads the codes fine and will allow you to reset faults, etc.
Anyway, as others have suggested, plan on getting TuneECU as it allows you to do so much more than just read codes. You can spend time on YouTube watching videos of it being used which is what I did. BTW - my R3T doesn't have ABS which I'm guessing your 2014 does have ABS. My simple AutoLink code reader won't read ABS codes, so be aware that not all simple code readers will do so. Good Luck.
ERRATA: As for local help with Triumph service good luck there too. My closest "factory approved" dealer is incompetent. Otherwise there's only one really competent Triumph servicer here within 200 miles and I haven't had to use him...so far. He owned the Triumph dealership here for years before the "BIG" money motorsports type of dealership opened and put him out of business. Sad.

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Thank you Trying to locate a desktop verion to put on laptop but it isnt available any longer Tried to download from another member, but could not get it to work as of now. will try and buy that model that you have used. Just a question ... does the unit plug into the normal 9 pin undr seat near left sid eof battery? mine is plugged into a component with I think 2 or 3 wires attached. Sorry, not much of a mechanic so far, but guess I will get better if I cant find a dealer to help. No one wants to touch a trike kit set up for some reason.. The motor has nothoing to do with its backend in my opinion....

Journeyman said:

Engine light is on (at least one reason) because the battery went dead. It may clear after several start/stop cycles. As said, TuneEcu is your friend.

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Thank you.. light judt went out after about 10 startups....

Just some comments and errata: I've seen so many trike conversions with absolute wiring nightmares caused by unskilled/uncaring/lack of basic electrical knowledge that I truly understand why a dealer(s) just simply refuses to even look at your bike. They've just been burned too many times. Onward. Sounds like you have some accessory(s) that is/are using the OBD II port for power and possibly other things. There's a host of aftermarket accessories and gadgets that use the OBD port for no good reason other than they are trying to make their accessory install as user friendly as possible. I for one wish they would NOT do that. I understand why they do it, but the OBD port is a diagnostic tool and shouldn't be used as a short-cut/quickie hookup point. Anyway, sorry nothing I stated helps you with your current ventures. Time to get familiar with your bikes wiring, TuneECU and just remember: try to have some fun doing it. You'll eventually be able to handle the little bugaboos, get a handle on the true state of your bike. Always better to just be riding but I have to admit that the tech stuff I've learned out of necessity has saved much aggravation and down-time.
MISC: no more check engine light after 10 startups? Seems way too many restarts to me. Suspect the problem hasn't gone away but instead has just temporarily corrected itself and the ECU reset because it isn't currently seeing the malfunction. Sorry - my comment doesn't give you confidence that all is well. Such is life.