998cc Changed Oil, Filter, & Trans Filter, now a problem!?

[stant52]

2010 Spyder RT audio & convenience SE5, I just changed oil, oil filter, and trans filter. I ran engine to operating temp, checked oil level, I'm a little over full. I still have to take a little out.
BUT I'm getting flashing symbol (engine) check engine, check TCM, or limp mode, and I'm getting symbol for low oil pressure????
I have no leaks, filters are in the same way they came out, I'm just a little overfull of oil.
OH, I do still have the Spyder up on 3 jack stands.
Oh and I now tried revving the engine up to 3000 rpms for 15 seconds and that didn't help, I'm still in limp mode.

Any ideas what the problem is??
Thanks

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Are you ABSOLUTELY sure you installed both filters in correctly? Did you put the bike in gear and run it while up on the jack stands. If so, that will cause error codes to pop up. They'll clear as soon as you start riding.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Are you ABSOLUTELY sure you installed both filters in correctly? Did you put the bike in gear and run it while up on the jack stands. If so, that will cause error codes to pop up. They'll clear as soon as you start riding.

:agree: .... maybe limp mode ??? .... the dash will tell you if you are ....... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Bfromla]

Was anything in oil came out?
https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums...-the-engine-drain-hole&highlight=black+shards

 

[stant52]

Oil looked good that I drained out ,not that dirty ,I cleaned covers , put filters in the same way they came out . Oil filter pushed into cap then inserted into engine. , But it's in Limp mode ,won't rev over 3500 rpm

 

[DougE]

The problem is that it is up on jack stands. The front tires aren’t turning with the rear.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Oil looked good that I drained out ,not that dirty ,I cleaned covers , put filters in the same way they came out . Oil filter pushed into cap then inserted into engine. , But it's in Limp mode ,won't rev over 3500 rpm

But did you run it on the jack stands and in gear? It's been a few years since I had my 2013 RT with the 998 engine, but I think you should put the filter onto the engine first, and then put the cover on. The HCM filter and cover was changed quite awhile back, but I don't remember if it was made longer or shorter. Was the HCM filter you put in the same size as the one you took out?

 

[stant52]

Are you ABSOLUTELY sure you installed both filters in correctly? Did you put the bike in gear and run it while up on the jack stands. If so, that will cause error codes to pop up. They'll clear as soon as you start riding.

Well, I'm about stupid !! Thought I took my time and did everything correctly. WRONG, I put the freakin' oil filter in backwards !! All fixed in a matter of minutes

 

[pegasus1300]

No you're not stupid, we all make mistakes from time to time. Glad you found it so easily and thanks for letting us know. Idaho the filters went from short to longer along with a new longer filter case.

 

[Peter Aawen]

And just remember that running the engine in gear while your Spyder is up in the air is very likely to create all sorts of odd error messages, things like limp mode, brake failure warnings, VSS warnings etc!! :gaah:

Generally, if you do that 'run it with wheels in the air' thing, getting it back on all three wheels and going for a gentle/careful ryde will fix it - as DougE & others suggested, if the front tires don't turn at the same speed and time as the rear, the Nanny thinks it's in dire straights and it'll try ANYTHING (or everything??) it can in order to save you from whatever....

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Well, I'm about stupid !! Thought I took my time and did everything correctly. WRONG, I put the freakin' oil filter in backwards !! All fixed in a matter of minutes

Not stupid at all! Happens to young and old alike. Things like that are some of my greatest frustrations in life. Have been since my 20's.

Since it's been a few years since I changed oil on the 998 I really didn't remember if the filter could be put in backwards or not, but your symptoms indicated maybe it was. Glad you were willing to backtrack and check. Serves as a reminder to all of us to be d*** sure we put them in the right way!

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