Honda CB500X - Owner's Manual > Engine Will Not Start

Starter Motor Operates But Engine Does Not Start

Check the following items:

• Check the correct engine starting sequence.
• Check that there is gasoline in the fuel tank.
• Check if the PGM-FI malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is on.
  • If the indicator lamp is on, contact your dealer as soon as possible.

Starter Motor Does Not Operate

Check the following items:

• Check the correct engine starting sequence.
• Make sure engine stop switch is in the (Run) position.
• Check for a blown fuse.
• Check for a loose battery connection or battery terminal corrosion.
• Check the condition of the battery.

If the problem continues, have your motorcycle inspected by your dealer.

Overheating (Segment H flashes in coolant temperature gauge)

The engine is overheating when the following occurs:

• The segment H flashes in the coolant temperature gauge.
• Acceleration becomes sluggish.
  If this occurs, pull safely to the side of the road and perform the following procedure.

Extended fast idling may cause the segment H to flash.

NOTICE Continuing to ride with an overheated engine can cause serious damage to the engine.

1. Stop the engine using the ignition switch, and then turn the ignition switch to the ON position.

2. Check that the radiator fan is operating, and then turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

If the fan is not operating: Suspect a fault. Do not start the engine.

Transport your motorcycle to your dealer.

If the fan is operating: Allow the engine to cool with the ignition switch in the OFF position.

3. After the engine has cooled, inspect the radiator hose and check if there is a leak.

If there is a leak: Do not start the engine. Transport your motorcycle to your dealer.

4. Check the coolant level in the reserve tank.

• Add coolant as necessary.

5. If 1-4 check normal, you may continue riding, but closely monitor the temperature gauge.

Warning Indicators On or Flashing

Low Oil Pressure Indicator

If the low oil pressure indicator comes on, pull safely to the side of the road and stop the engine.

NOTICE Continuing to ride with low oil pressure can cause serious damage to the engine.

1. Check the engine oil level, and add oil as necessary.

2. Start the engine.

• Only continue riding if the low oil pressure indicator goes off.

Rapid acceleration may momentarily cause the low oil pressure indicator to come on, especially if the oil is at or near the low level.

If the low oil pressure indicator stays on when the oil level is at the proper level, stop the engine and contact your dealer.

If the engine oil level goes down rapidly, your motorcycle may have a leak or another serious problem. Have your motorcycle inspected by your dealer.

PGM-FI (Programmed Fuel Injection) Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)

If the indicator comes on while riding, you may have a serious problem with the PGM-FI system. Reduce speed and have your motorcycle inspected by your dealer as soon as possible.

ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) Indicator

CB500XA only

If the indicator operates in one of the following ways, you may have a serious problem with the ABS. Reduce your speed and have your motorcycle inspected by your dealer as soon as possible.

• Indicator comes on or starts flashing while riding.
• Indicator does not come on when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
• Indicator does not go off at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).

If the ABS indicator stays on, your brakes will continue to work as a conventional system, but without the anti-locking function.

The ABS indicator may flash if you turn the rear wheel while the rear wheel is lifted off the ground. In this case, turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, and then to the ON position again. The ABS indicator will go off after your speed reaches 19 mph (30 km/h).

Other Warning Indications

Fuel Gauge Failure Indication

If the fuel system has an error, the fuel gauge indicators will be displayed as shown in the illustration.

If these occurs, see your dealer as soon as possible.

Coolant Temperature Gauge Failure Indication

If the cooling system has an error, all segments will blink as shown in the illustration.

If this occurs, see your dealer as soon as possible.

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