I am thinking of buying a 2006 suzuki gsxr 600 that has 4000 miles on it. The owner says that he gets an f1 code sometimes and said that the dealership said it doesn't matter. I am wondering what that is and is it something that I should worry about or rethink purchasing the bike.
2007-09-05 09:27:31 · 4 answers · asked by Michael R 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
damn those codes...
do you know what f1 is for? if it is exhaust, ignore it.
2007-09-05 12:36:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's not F1, it's FI, as in "eff eye". Fuel Injection. The onboard computer says there's a problem with the fuel injection system, and the dealer says it doesn't matter?
Either the dealer is full of sh*t and doesn't want to cover a bike under warranty, the owner has done so many modifications to it that the computer is COMPLETELY confused and can't auto-adjust the FI enough to compensate, or someone is trying to blow smoke up your butt.
I'd tell the guy to INSIST that the dealer figure it out if it's a warranty issue before you thought about it further. Replacing a fuel injection system could run THOUSAND$, so if they're not willing to FIX it (not just clear it temporarily so you'll buy it), walk away!
2007-09-06 09:16:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
DO NOT start clipping wires.
Fi (pronounced eff-eye) is short for fuel injection.
The ECM (electronic control modual - computer) is alerting you to the fact that there is a problem detected in the fuel injection system.
For you automobile mechanics - the "Fi light is the same as the check engine light in autos.
Depending on what the code is (you'll need a shop manual to tell you how to receive the code and to decipher it) something is wrong and needs attention.
It could be something as simple as an oxygen sensor, or a faulty fuel injector.
But then it could be an expensive fix like changing the ECM - $800
With that low of mileage - it shouldn't be expensive - but get it looked at before buying a possible money pit.
2007-09-05 20:06:08 · answer #3 · answered by guardrailjim 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Im guessing this bike has an aftermarket exhaust installed on it??
According to a quick Net search, all you have to do is clip the #30 wire on your ECU to shut that light off - so, it appears that it is not a problem that should concern you...
2007-09-05 16:59:30 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋