Engine light stays on, bike won't start
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2020 3:10 am
Hello everyone,
I have been reading this site for several months while helping my neighbor work on his Pcx.
I am a huge Honda fan for 45 years, my first was a Spree, followed by 4 Elites, 2 Helixes, 3 Hawk GTs, and a Ruckus.
So with your help, I was infected with the Pcx bug and just bought my own 2015 Pcx 150 with 10,141 miles.
It is in good shape (hauls butt) but the previous owner seems to have skipped the 10k maintenance. The oil was 1/2 qt. low (now filled 10w 40) and the clutch bearing is grinding (new driven face ordered). And there is a brand new 100/90-14 rear tire mounted on the front wheel, with the rotation going the wrong way!
This is the main issue: today I was planning on taking it to my tire guys but it would not start.
When I turn the key everything seems fine. The headlights, turn signals, horn, dash display, speedo needle all work. But the engine logo stays lit (solid) and does not go out after a few seconds like it used to.
So I charged the battery to full in only 10 minutes, checked the fuses, all good, replaced the 10a ignition just in case. I did not touch the relays though. While installing the battery tender harness, I disconnected the battery, resetting the clock. Doubtful it won't start because of the safety switches in the brakes and kick stand, but I will check those more thoroughly in the morning. I have researched a little bit about the DLC, and the PCM codes. I will see if I have any luck with my paperclip.
So any advice or direction to diagnose or solve this would be greatly appreciated.
I have been reading this site for several months while helping my neighbor work on his Pcx.
I am a huge Honda fan for 45 years, my first was a Spree, followed by 4 Elites, 2 Helixes, 3 Hawk GTs, and a Ruckus.
So with your help, I was infected with the Pcx bug and just bought my own 2015 Pcx 150 with 10,141 miles.
It is in good shape (hauls butt) but the previous owner seems to have skipped the 10k maintenance. The oil was 1/2 qt. low (now filled 10w 40) and the clutch bearing is grinding (new driven face ordered). And there is a brand new 100/90-14 rear tire mounted on the front wheel, with the rotation going the wrong way!
This is the main issue: today I was planning on taking it to my tire guys but it would not start.
When I turn the key everything seems fine. The headlights, turn signals, horn, dash display, speedo needle all work. But the engine logo stays lit (solid) and does not go out after a few seconds like it used to.
So I charged the battery to full in only 10 minutes, checked the fuses, all good, replaced the 10a ignition just in case. I did not touch the relays though. While installing the battery tender harness, I disconnected the battery, resetting the clock. Doubtful it won't start because of the safety switches in the brakes and kick stand, but I will check those more thoroughly in the morning. I have researched a little bit about the DLC, and the PCM codes. I will see if I have any luck with my paperclip.
So any advice or direction to diagnose or solve this would be greatly appreciated.