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[NM Wrench]

I have a 2013 ST-L. We went on a 150 mile ride yesterday and we stopped at one point to get a drink as it was sunny and near 90 degrees. After starting the Spyder up and backing out of our spot I looked down to see the dreaded orange screen that said Check Engine. I shut it off and restarted and it went away but the lower center box on the screen that shows the trip meter kept alternating between the trip meter and the orange Check Engine symbol. It seemed to be running OK so kept going towards home. It eventually went out. When I reached home I checked the oil and it was fine. I checked it for codes and there weren't any. I am at a loss with what might have caused this. It has 450 miles on the odometer. I really don't want to have to take it to the dealer if I don't have to. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks

 

[ARtraveler]

The problem may be "new bike computer glitch." If the problem persists, then a trip to the dealer is recommended.

Sometimes, we get a funny screen and after a shutdown and reboot it just goes away.

I will agree though, the orange screen can be very scary. It never happens at an opportune time.

Keep us posted.

 

[Dgjason]

I have a 2013 ST-L. We went on a 150 mile ride yesterday and we stopped at one point to get a drink as it was sunny and near 90 degrees. After starting the Spyder up and backing out of our spot I looked down to see the dreaded orange screen that said Check Engine. I shut it off and restarted and it went away but the lower center box on the screen that shows the trip meter kept alternating between the trip meter and the orange Check Engine symbol. It seemed to be running OK so kept going towards home. It eventually went out. When I reached home I checked the oil and it was fine. I checked it for codes and there weren't any. I am at a loss with what might have caused this. It has 450 miles on the odometer. I really don't want to have to take it to the dealer if I don't have to. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks

I have your twin spyder. Have about 1000 miles now and experienced same problem plus stalling at each stop sign/light. All went away including stalling at around the time I took it in for 600 mile checkup (before it was checked out.) Everything is working great now. I have been riding in 95 degree + weather with two up most of the time with zero problems. Love the spyder and can't wait for cooler weather. Have fun and good luck.

 

[Chupaca]

Let's see..!!

being in that warm weather and stopping tends to build up high heat in the engine compartment. You may have had a high intake temp that once you got some air flow brought it back down to an acceptable level for the nanny and she shut up. Hot weather tends to bring on these maladies but just watch it and you should be fine...:thumbup:

 

[SpyderAnn01]

If you checked the codes I would bet you had P0127 and/or P0217 which have to do with engine temperature.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: If this happens again; please try to pull up any active codes. :shocked:
(And write them down! )
It'll at least give your dealer an idea about what was going on... :thumbup:

 

[Gray Ghost]

I found that if the temp displayed on my RT was above 122 degrees the check engine light would come on, the code was P0127. As Chupaca said you fix that by getting some air flow.

 

[NM Wrench]

I Did

Hi Ann I did check for codes and there weren't any !

If you checked the codes I would bet you had P0127 and/or P0217 which have to do with engine temperature.

 

[Spyder Tony]

being in that warm weather and stopping tends to build up high heat in the engine compartment. You may have had a high intake temp that once you got some air flow brought it back down to an acceptable level for the nanny and she shut up. Hot weather tends to bring on these maladies but just watch it and you should be fine...:thumbup:

I'm with Chupaca on this one. When I initially bought our '13 ST-L, the exact same thing would happen. The BRP term is "Heat Soak". Once you hit the road, the circulating air lowers the engine temp and no code is thrown. My dealer told me there is a "High Temp Warning" before the overheating fault code is thrown...my opinion is that you were getting the high temp warning...but temps didn't reach quite high enough for you to go into limp mode.

Best thing you can do is park in the shade whenever you stop. I drive mine daily to/from work and parking in the shade makes a real difference on those 100+ degree days. If I leave it out in the direct sun, I will get the "Orange Screen of Death" every time...on either the '13 or the '08.

 

[chuck gross]

heat soak

:agree: it happened to my black 2013 STL on July 12th I went to a house warming party at a new beach house that I helped build and my spyder sat out in the direct sun on a really hot day for about 6 hours when I took off the check engine light came on and then the dreaded orange screen I went a couple of miles and pulled off on a nice shaded back road stopped let it cool down a little and the orange screen went away and all was goodhyea:

 

[flamingobabe]

yelp...it's heat soak....just get on and ride...the air will cool the engine down...a bit un-nerving but just ride...the more air going across the engine the quicker it will cool down

 

[MMMII]

I had that happen last July in Vegas when I parked out in the sun for an hour around noon. I knew that moving air would flush the trapped hot air but it seemed like I hit every red light on the way home. :banghead:

Now I hunt for that one spot with shade...

 

[Bob Denman]

Do you mean the one spot, that has all of the birds nesting overhead? :shocked: :yikes:

 

[MMMII]

Do you mean the one spot, that has all of the birds nesting overhead? :shocked: :yikes:

No Bob, we don't have birds in Vegas anymore - we have "streamers".

http://www.reviewjournal.com/news/science/mojave-solar-plant-scorching-birds-mid-air