Below is a recap of a running issue I had with my bike accompanied with a CEL.
I could not find any wiring or vacuum hose issues so I tried clearing codes. I was able to read and clear error codes using the attached setup with a small Windows 10 computer that I always carry on out-of-town trips. The adapter cable and OBDII Bluetooth unit will be easy to carry with the computer.
Unfortunately the engine runs rough and backfires when started after clearing the codes and the code(s) along with CEL and red dash display return after maybe 30 seconds of rough running. Therefore, I will be calling my local dealer this week to schedule warranty repair. I am lucky that it happened in my driveway and not while riding off road or traveling.
Edited to add: I just updated the firmware in the OBDLink MX unit and OBDwiz software. I am now able to read freeze frame data, PID information (which appears to be real time, but hard to keep engine running long enough to be sure), and save complete diagnostics reports as well as reading/clearing the error codes. I purchased the OBDLink MX in 2013 and had never updated the firmware in the Bluetooth device or updated the Windows software. The MX unit is discontinued, but the present version is MX+ available from www.scantool.net (they also offer their LX model, but I have no experience with it).
I could not find any wiring or vacuum hose issues so I tried clearing codes. I was able to read and clear error codes using the attached setup with a small Windows 10 computer that I always carry on out-of-town trips. The adapter cable and OBDII Bluetooth unit will be easy to carry with the computer.
Unfortunately the engine runs rough and backfires when started after clearing the codes and the code(s) along with CEL and red dash display return after maybe 30 seconds of rough running. Therefore, I will be calling my local dealer this week to schedule warranty repair. I am lucky that it happened in my driveway and not while riding off road or traveling.
Edited to add: I just updated the firmware in the OBDLink MX unit and OBDwiz software. I am now able to read freeze frame data, PID information (which appears to be real time, but hard to keep engine running long enough to be sure), and save complete diagnostics reports as well as reading/clearing the error codes. I purchased the OBDLink MX in 2013 and had never updated the firmware in the Bluetooth device or updated the Windows software. The MX unit is discontinued, but the present version is MX+ available from www.scantool.net (they also offer their LX model, but I have no experience with it).