'FI' error message on dashboard - SV650.org

16-12-12, 02:32 PM

Just went to a quick ride, stopped at a shop, turned it back on but didn't do the normal "whirring" sound as the fuel pump primed itself, instead it came up with 'FI' warning flashing.

Turned bike off, switched back on and 'FI' flashed again.

Turned off, switched back on and it whirred happily and the 'FI' message was gone?

Is it just a random fault with no obvious cause or do I need to put some injector cleaner or something through?

I last serviced my SV about 3 months ago, 1000 miles done since.

SK3 650

-Tim

phil24_7 · 16-12-12, 02:37 PM

Could be the fuel pump playing up, just keep an eye on it, but don't worry about it too much. May also be the sidestand switch or clutch switch beginning to play up though as I've never had this, I cannot be sure if the FI light comes on with these faults.

Regards
Phil

muzikill · 16-12-12, 02:51 PM

Check the official sv manual for the suzuki mechanics. There is a excellent fault finding tutorial for the 'F1' fault. My 'F1' was the sidestand switch.

16-12-12, 06:23 PM

ive only ever had FI flash when my alarm has gone off when turning ignition on, then after alarm has gone off FI will just flash till i turn ignition off and on again, thats the only one i know of

DanSp · 16-12-12, 07:58 PM

Dodgy switch on your RH switchgear? My dad used his to kill the engine all the time instead of just using the key, then one day it just stopped! New switch an it was away!!

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Bibio · 16-12-12, 11:32 PM

the buzz buzz you here when turning the bike on is not the pump priming its the STV being set.

17-12-12, 12:41 PM

MY FI error was the O2 sensor (so my dealer said)

17-12-12, 01:08 PM

Bibio, what is STV?
I took my kill switch apart like DanSp said and this stopped happening to mine. The connections were dodgy

phil24_7 · 17-12-12, 01:53 PM

If you had ignition lights, no whirring noise and it would not turn over then it is most likely to be clutch switch, side stand switch, kill switch or fule pump playing up. Check these before anything else, though you will probably need to wait for the problem to occur again.

Regards

Bibio · 17-12-12, 04:12 PM

Secondary Throttle Valve.

16-12-12, 02:32 PM	#1
TCochrane Guest Posts: n/a	'FI' error message on dashboard Just went to a quick ride, stopped at a shop, turned it back on but didn't do the normal "whirring" sound as the fuel pump primed itself, instead it came up with 'FI' warning flashing. Turned bike off, switched back on and 'FI' flashed again. Turned off, switched back on and it whirred happily and the 'FI' message was gone? Is it just a random fault with no obvious cause or do I need to put some injector cleaner or something through? I last serviced my SV about 3 months ago, 1000 miles done since. SK3 650 -Tim

16-12-12, 02:37 PM	#2
phil24_7 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Plymouth, England Posts: 3,787	Re: 'FI' error message on dashboard Could be the fuel pump playing up, just keep an eye on it, but don't worry about it too much. May also be the sidestand switch or clutch switch beginning to play up though as I've never had this, I cannot be sure if the FI light comes on with these faults. Regards Phil __________________ Phil I'm not here for a long time, I'm here for a good time! Blue SV650 K3, GSX-R K5 front end, TL1000S clip-ons, lower fairings, seat cowl, gel seat, Pyramid undertray, R&G crash bungs, stainless steel bar ends, full titanium Akrapovic exhaust, Power Commander, clear rear light, flush mount front indys, mini rear indys, Autocom 300 duo intercom, Acumen cat 1 alarm and Micheline Pilot Power 2ct's.

16-12-12, 02:51 PM	#3
muzikill Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dunfermline Posts: 1,712	Re: 'FI' error message on dashboard Check the official sv manual for the suzuki mechanics. There is a excellent fault finding tutorial for the 'F1' fault. My 'F1' was the sidestand switch. __________________ Learn to maintain your bike, take it apart, rebuild the engine & more (using better bolts ), drop it & fix it again! K3 Job c.v: Engine:remove/split/rebuild/refit. Replace:Gearbox,Fuel pump,Gaskets. Piston clean,rings. Overhaul:Throttle body,Injectors,Brakes,Forks. Remove/refit:Exhaust,Radiator,Oil cooler,Throttle,Air filter,Tank. Replace: Oil,Coolant,grease,brake hoses & bleed.

16-12-12, 06:23 PM	#4
Merv121 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 'FI' error message on dashboard ive only ever had FI flash when my alarm has gone off when turning ignition on, then after alarm has gone off FI will just flash till i turn ignition off and on again, thats the only one i know of

16-12-12, 11:32 PM	#6
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,541	Re: 'FI' error message on dashboard the buzz buzz you here when turning the bike on is not the pump priming its the STV being set.

16-12-12, 07:58 PM	#5
DanSp Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 304	Dodgy switch on your RH switchgear? My dad used his to kill the engine all the time instead of just using the key, then one day it just stopped! New switch an it was away!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17-12-12, 12:41 PM	#7
RedTop Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 'FI' error message on dashboard MY FI error was the O2 sensor (so my dealer said)

17-12-12, 01:08 PM	#8
saucysaunders Guest Posts: n/a	Re: 'FI' error message on dashboard Bibio, what is STV? I took my kill switch apart like DanSp said and this stopped happening to mine. The connections were dodgy

17-12-12, 01:53 PM	#9
phil24_7 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Plymouth, England Posts: 3,787	Re: 'FI' error message on dashboard If you had ignition lights, no whirring noise and it would not turn over then it is most likely to be clutch switch, side stand switch, kill switch or fule pump playing up. Check these before anything else, though you will probably need to wait for the problem to occur again. Regards __________________ Phil I'm not here for a long time, I'm here for a good time! Blue SV650 K3, GSX-R K5 front end, TL1000S clip-ons, lower fairings, seat cowl, gel seat, Pyramid undertray, R&G crash bungs, stainless steel bar ends, full titanium Akrapovic exhaust, Power Commander, clear rear light, flush mount front indys, mini rear indys, Autocom 300 duo intercom, Acumen cat 1 alarm and Micheline Pilot Power 2ct's.

17-12-12, 04:12 PM	#10
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,541	Re: 'FI' error message on dashboard Secondary Throttle Valve.

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