FI Error disabled my Connie.

[225]

I own a 2011 C14. I commute 40 miles one way everyday. On the way to work Saturday, I had a error that said "Front tire pressure sensor battery low". When I stopped at a red light, it went off.

Then I went on to work. 12 hours later, I started my bike and a immobilization error came on. I turned the bike off, then back on. When I turned it back on, a FI error came on, and my bike wouldn't start. I had to tow it to the dealership.

I might hear something in the morning from the dealer.

My bike is a month old. 1,196 miles.

Anyone else have this problem?

[Son of Pappy]

What mods, if any?  The low bat warning is normal, once they get woke up they work as advertised.  A few have been replaced under warranty.

[225]

No mods. Bone stock.

When I hear what happened, if they tell me, I will let you know.

I am simply amazed. I have dreamed of owning this bike for a long time, and now this.

[lt1]

Never had the problem on my C14.  On my SV, if I try to start the bike before it finishes its initialization sequence, I will sometimes get an FI error, which has always cleared itself when I shut the bike off, wait a few seconds and let the initialization complete before pressing the start button.

[VirginiaJim]

The low battery on a TPS on a cold morning, while not 'normal', is not rare either.  As the tire warms, the TPS warning will go away which is why it stopped complaining at a light.  I am surprised it's happening on an '11 bike, though.  Quite a few of these sensors have had issues with this and have been replaced under warranty.  In fact, my bike is going in tomorrow for service and that's one of the things (both of them) getting addressed.

As for the F1 no start, I don't think that's the dreaded ignition switch issue as you see something on the screen.  This is something completely different, I think.  So that is a new one.  We've seen the F1, which is saying you have some form of fault, on the '10s upward, but it's been momentary and occurs while riding.  No problem to the bike or rider.

Please keep us informed of the outcome.

[Conrad]

I guess that answers the question on if the '11's TPM are much different than other years...

I don't think the error for the TPMS is related to your non-start.

With the F1 error and the non-start, I have to wonder if the battery is either bad or has a bad connection.

[W14]

+1, don't think the non-start is related to the TPS, as my TPS did not work for the first six months of ownership and I did not have any starting problems

[usttobee50]

I own a 2011 C14. I commute 40 miles one way everyday. On the way to work Saturday, I had a error that said "Front tire pressure sensor battery low". When I stopped at a red light, it went off.

Then I went on to work. 12 hours later, I started my bike and a immobilization error came on. I turned the bike off, then back on. When I turned it back on, a FI error came on, and my bike wouldn't start. I had to tow it to the dealership.

I might hear something in the morning from the dealer.

My bike is a month old. 1,196 miles.

225......sorry to hear about your problem, I have a 2011 with 7500 miles and no problems as of yet. Please let us know when the problem is found, and how your dealer handles the fix.
Thanks

[Jeremy Mitchell]

+1 on the possibility of a bad or nearly bad battery.


But the most important issue that nobody has brought up, is this:

What color is it?  If it is black then you found the biggest problem of all.   

Good luck, and hopefully they get it figured out quickly.

[cablebandit]

Yup, my first move would be to check the battery connection.  Too late now, but it will be interesting to see what they tell you.  The only time I've seen the F1 error is while in motion, and other than the quick flash on the screen you'd never know anything happened.

[stevewfl]

My FI error flashes once every few thousand miles and mystically goes off with no negative event.  Typical buggy Kawasaki.


I suspect my KIPASS squashes the sillyness so the FI error has never been up more than a few secs.

[So Cal Joe]

O.K. does the warranty cover towing to the nearest dealership?

[jjsC6]

My FI error flashes once every few thousand miles and mystically goes off with no negative event.  Typical buggy Kawasaki.


I suspect my KIPASS squashes the sillyness so the FI error has never been up more than a few secs.

Mine does the same.  As others have stated, when mine flashes it's one of those "hey, did my warning light just flash or did my eyes just go wonky on me?".  Never an actual problem though.

[stevewfl]

225, what is the prognosis???

[lather]

Whenever a persistent FI light is present  you can put the display in SELF DIAGNOSIS mode and read the SERVICE CODES as instructed in the SERVICE MANUAL in section 3-39, FUEL SYSTEM (DFI) Self-Diagnosis. (Turn Key on and push both buttons for  > 2 seconds, code(s) are displayed.

[So Cal Joe]

So I'll ask again, If the bikes break down on the road does the factory warranty cover towing to the nearest dealer?

[Jeremy Mitchell]

So I'll ask again, If the bikes break down on the road does the factory warranty cover towing to the nearest dealer?

I seriously doubt it, but your insurance should cover it.

[stevewfl]

I seriously doubt it, but your insurance should cover it.

Yes and/or  your AMA membership

[marku8a]

So I'll ask again, If the bikes break down on the road does the factory warranty cover towing to the nearest dealer?

It didn't for me. I learned that I could add "RV coverage" to my AAA membership that also covers motorcycles. It's $30 per year fee. I used it and can say it's well worth it.

Mark

[So Cal Joe]

Thank you, This is my first Kawasaki and Honda covers towing if you break down.