MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
Instruments & Controls
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The MIL (1) on your CRF keeps you informed,
alerts you to possible problems, and makes your
riding safer and more enjoyable. Refer to the MIL
frequently.
When starting the engine, the MIL (amber) will
stays on for 2 seconds and then go off.
This is normal.
The MIL blinks when there is any abnormality in
the PGM-FI system.
If the MIL comes on at any other time, reduce
speed and refer to an official Honda Service
Manual available for purchase from your dealer
(page 168).
If the MIL does not come on when the engine is
started, have your dealer check it for problems.
The MIL will blink the appropriate DTC number if
the ECM detects an active problem while the
engine is running at less than 4,000 rpm.
The MIL will stay on when engine speed is over
4,000 rpm.
The MIL has two types of blinks: a long blink and
short blink. The long blinking lasts for 1.2 seconds,
the short blinking lasts for 0.4 seconds.
One long blink is the equivalent of ten short blinks.
For example, when one long blink is followed by
two short blinks, the MIL is 12 (one long blink =
10 blinks, plus two short blinks).
When the ECM stores more than one DTC, the
MIL will indicate them by blinking in the order
from the lowest number to highest number.
The DTC is indicated in two ways according to the
failure status.
– When the engine starts, the MIL stays on for 2
seconds, then goes off.
If the ECM detects a DTC, the MIL starts
blinking (indicating the DTC number by the
number of blinks in amber).
Even when the MIL is blinking, you can change
the engine modes. However, you cannot change
the engine modes when the indicator is blinking
DTC 1, 2 or 8.
After an engine mode is selected, the MIL
restarts blinking the current DTC number.
– In the case that the ECM does not detect an
active problem but has recorded a previous
problem in its memory, the MIL will not come
on. If it is necessary to retrieve any past
problems stored in the memory, refer to an
official Honda Service Manual.
(1) MIL (amber)
(1)
MIL Blink Pattern
Current DTC/Freeze DTC
