How To: EFI Error Codes & Reset the ECU on Royal Enfield Himalayan

In this short video I'll show you how to view the EFI error codes stored in your ECU and then reset or clear the ECU for your Royal Enfield Himalayan.
● List of EFI Error Codes
(MIL will glow continuous. Engine will start but not perform to its potential.)
Follow the procedure outlined in the video to cause your Check Engine or MIL light to blink. Watch and count the binking. There will be long blinks and short blinks. Count the sequence and use the list below to know what component is causing errors.
▪ Long 0 Short 6: Throttle position sensor Malfunction
▪ Long 0 Short 9: Manifold Air Pressure sensor Malfunction
▪ Long 1 Short 2: Engine oil temperature sensor Malfunction
▪ Long 1 Short 3: Intake Air temperature sensor Malfunction
▪ Long 1 Short 7: O2/HEGO Sensor Malfunction
▪ Long 4 Short 5: O2 Sensor heater circuit Malfunction
▪ Long 5 Short 4: EXAI Circuit Malfunction
(MIL will glow continuous. Engine will NOT start but will crank)
▪ Long 6 Short 6: Crankshaft position sensor Malfunction
▪ Long 1 Short 5: Roll over sensor Malfunction
▪ Long 3 Short 3: Fuel Injector Circuit Malfunction
▪ Long 3 Short 7: Ignition Coil Circuit Malfunction
▪ Long 4 Short 1: Fuel pump relay circuit Malfunction
Once the problem has been fixed or corrected, follow the procedure outlined in the second half of the video to clear or reset the ECU on your Royal Enfield Himalayan.
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[@imchungyanger]

Very useful information. I always learn new things watching your videos...Thank you so much....Love from Nagaland (India)

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

My pleasure! I was really excited to share this particular info. From the looks of discussions online, clearing the ECU on the Himalayan and other Royal Enfield bikes seems to give people a lot of trouble.

[@imchungyanger]

KARMAkaze Moto Exactly and not much info in the owners manual too...

[@daveinwla6360]

@@KARMAkazeMoto - Excellent sleuthing and information synthesis, Justin! What a great Share! Now, YOOOO are the dude who could diagnose Noraly Schoenmaker's PowerTronic problem, and YOOOO are the dude to once and for all see if the PowerTronic adds anything to a western Himalayan's performance! :-)

[@valerie3892]

KARMAkaze Moto ¿,

[@daveinwla6360]

@@valerie3892 - I have a theory that Indian Himalayans are tuned for fuel efficiency, and those sold in the West are tuned for performance - which would explain why Western installations of the PowerTronic don't show much improvement in performance. I'm hoping that Justin's installation might shed some light on this.

[@Tijn145]

Many thanks for putting this together ! Had to reset the ECU today and would have had no idea where to start without your video. Keep it up !

[@WestSussexBiker]

After all these months after watching your video, i needed it . Big Thank you

[@skellco]

Justin, fantastic….worked perfectly as you described. Thank you for your great video!

[@NigelThurlow]

Excellent help! Ironically I just had my 2019 model (new late December) apart this week fitting a variety of part, and that involved removing the tank, and disconnecting the fuel pump. Test rode today to test all the mods and guess what, yup it was on! Your video saved me a ton of time and worked first try. I used a wire with alligator clips both ends, and that will now live in the bike with a written version of your directions. Again ironically I tested that wire to see if I can use it to power a relay and wondered what it was for :-) Just glad my LED lights and auxiliary power relay etc was not the cause. Thanks for making this video! Great help!

[@dominikreischer7258]

You made my day!! Thank you so much and all the best... 👍🏻

[@kris4362]

Jason ...... awesome ...... the ole saying of "knowledge is wasted unless shared" applies ... thanks mate from NZ

[@GWMotley1]

Thank you very much. Accidentally set off the MIL and used your tip. Working like a charm.

[@nicholasmast]

This is a fantastic video, thanks so much! Don't expect to have any issues with my Himalayan for a while, but if I ever do, I'll start here!

[@carloshitech]

THANKS A LOT, man. Helping a Brazilian to solve problems that gets to my repair shop here.

[@steverowat2280]

Great stuff - took off my tank and was left scratching my head! Mystery solved - all good ...... thank you.

[@Juanjo_buela]

Gracias por la información, abrazo grande desde Uruguay 🇺🇾🇺🇾

[@rddchb]

You are so smart. This will surely help many. Great thumbs up for you.👍👍👍

[@jerryking2594]

Brilliant! The ol' MIL light is on and I'm 75 miles from the dealer that would probably want to keep the bike for a week and then I found your helpful video. I had wired in a couple of power sources and turned the key on with the tank disconnected and that did it. Followed your clear and precise directions and cleared that sucker! Awesome! Thanks!

[@nicholasmooney9611]

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Well done sir.

[@shanebarrett5053]

Give this man his thumbs up, he deserves every one of em.

[@simonsullivan4813]

Many thanks Justin - probably the most useful Himalayan video I've seen!

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Exactly how I feel, which is why I postponed my Arctic trip a day to get this video out. Leaving today, and if anything goes wrong on this trip I can now use this knowledge. Such an awesome comment Simon. I feel like I just scored a touchdown! 🙂

[@pepeseco6643]

Excellent research, I do not own a RE Himalayan, but maybe in future... and your help will be unvaluable. Thanks and keep on sharing your experience with this bike.

[@francoisperrelet7371]

Hi, a big thank you for this very informative and above all very useful video, it happened to me to have this light on when I left my mechanic ... thank you for sharing, ride safe

[@jerzywoking1699]

Brilliant bit of detective work there Justin-many thanks for your research and then putting it all together. Hope I will never have to do a reset, but great to know how if I need to.

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

🔍 My pleasure!

[@davesmotorcyclestuff7326]

Thanks for this video. I've watched all your videos and enjoyed them all, but this one takes the prize for most helpful!

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Right on! Glad it helped!

[@russbrown960]

Excellent, many thanks for that. I did the same as you with the fuel pump unplugged when fitting auxiliary lights. My light went out after two starts. You’re a hero.

[@membler]

Hi Justin, I'm so glad I found your channel! I have a new 2021 Himalayan with only 50 miles on it cause it's snowing here in Colorado. I've been mainlining your videos and they are so helpful and entertaining. You're a natural at this sort of thing and really appreciate you. Mike

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Fantastic comment Mike! Thank you! 😀

[@dazsyvo8499]

Thank you for this. like you disconnected fuel pump accidentally will under the tank i only had to start mine once for the light to go out but this has saved me a trip to the dealers.haven't seen any of your good vids for a fair long time ?

[@chrispalmer3552]

What a brilliant video. Just bought a new Himalayan so hope I will not get many problems. But knowledge is the tool. Thanks very much

[@markberry7193]

Thanks, hoping I never need this but sure appreciate you giving us this!!

[@Notchrhino55]

Had the same fault today, i had the fuel tank off yesterday so figured that it was something i'd done. But it had me scratching my head. Then i remembered this vid, followed the steps and its worked a treat. Well done on taking the time to make it. You saved me having to take it to the dealer. Thanks matey. Oh where have you gone? you have not made a video in months? I hope all is well with you.

[@roygupte3480]

This will surely help a lot of people who bought the Himalayan, thanks.

[@makj44]

Hi dude remember me? From south Brazil,to go straight to subject, I have ridden the Himalayan but felt in love with Interceptor and now I have the Baker Express, great and funny motorcycle, I love it and thanks for your useful videos....a hug from Brazil...God bless you and your family and nice rides buddy!!!!!

[@peterwrench4416]

Note taken, great info when my nearest dealer is a two hour ride away. Hey, all the best with the trip to Dead Horse!

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Thanks Peter! Headed out in a few minutes.

[@CraigSmith568]

Amazing that you figured this out. Definitely going to be helpful to someone who owns this bike.

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

That's what I thought! 😁

[@bartboonen9986]

You are amazing man .like your videos verry much i just bouhgt a hymalian 2021 and had the problem of that warning light when i instaled my totom navigation .thanks to you i was possible to reset it .👍👍👍

[@katielou4440]

Thanks so much Justin, I've just managed to fix my bike for the first time myself and your video was exactly what I needed, the cherry on top at the end!

[@FloPayer]

Nice! might come in handy at some point. Big Thanks from Austria 🤓. I also just ordered the Givi engine guards!

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

You're very welcome! Was really happy to get this info out. Enjoy those Givi guards!

[@Adventurescot]

Thank you so much buddy. This stupid classic of mine has been giving me so much jip these last few months that i even decided to retire it. The engine light would suddenly come on and the bike would stall. I replaced the fuel pump after the cheap & nasty plastic pipe snapped. I cleaned out injector and just tried everything. It would go for a while then suddenly on came the light and the engine cut out. I just applied your magic trick and she is great. Lets hope she stays that way. Living in Scotland I need something extremely reliable, especially as I go way up into the icy hills to nowhere's land. Breakdown up there and i'm in trouble. You can see my clips on my youtube under Adventurescot. Thanks so much for your very helpful video

[@KRAM-zb2vc]

Just had to perform this fix and it worked perfectly, thanks Justin 😃👍🏻

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Any time!

[@MRH20T]

Thank you for sharing what you've found out about the engine codes. I've had the light on the last two days on my Hima, this was after installing a new headlight, so I thought it was related. Watched your video, went to check what exactly the ECU was saying, and all of a sudden the MIL light goes off. I think my bike is sentient. Anyway, thanks again for sharing I'll be saving this video and sharing it with any other Himalayan owners I meet.

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Thanks for the feedback! My understanding is that sometimes depending on what the error was or the length of time the computer sensed the error, the computer will actually reset on its own. Sounds like you had one of those more fortunate situations. 👍

[@guyonacub4335]

Man That is awesome information I sold my himalayan after to many issues I'm in the market again and have found your channel I am going to subscribe and learn a lot more from you and buy another himmy Found the bike was great off road in Morocco but the niggles and issues just got me down Dealers are not always what they seem to be, so more knowledge is the way forward Thanks again

[@MasterHavik]

Don’t even have a Himalayan yet but this video made me hit subscribe...great info!

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Great feedback! 😃👍

[@sundayduffer]

I love "how to" youtubes..... great work. Thx.

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

My pleasure! You're very welcome.

[@timoteomeccanicatecnologia]

Man, you were awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! My bike's engine faulty lamp lighted up after the security system instalation... I was thinking that I would have to make a visit to the dealer (which I really don't like to do!) Thanks a lot!

[@davidhaines1763]

Thank You - Worked perfectly. I had also fitted heated grips and turned on while tank was off resulting in the warning. Cured - thank you so much for taking the time to investigate and share.

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

You're welcome!

[@mylifemyjourney274]

Wow how on earth did you find how to reset the Blinking light.. installed hot grips as per your video..and EFL came on used these instructions and like magic gone👍 thanks so much for sharing your knowledge

[@netobrito6519]

Hi Justin! How's it goin'? I disconnected the fuel pump on my Himalayan and forgot to reconnect it, so the light went on...But I remembered this video about the service light, came back, did the wire trick and it worked fine, Thanks to you!!! Just to add some information... in my case the light went out on the third time, not the forth. Cheers from Brazil!!!

[@Nahakpam]

You just helped a lot of people, good work Justin, always feels good to watch your videos.

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Thanks! A guy just wrote me and said this just happened to him and it solved his problems! So glad. 😀

[@Nahakpam]

@@KARMAkazeMoto that's what I'm talking about, great keep on going.

[@scottmccarthy7586]

Good stuff!!.. been thinking of getting a Himalayan and info like that is brilliant, please give us more.. Thanks for sharing..

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Any time!

[@steveburden1801]

Thank you very much. Running 2 Himalayan's i'm sure at some time this will save me a ton of money and time....

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Yes you will! I'd bet anything on it, especially if you do any tinkering yourself. 👍🙂

[@85gripen]

This tutorial is gold. Worked like a charm on a 2022 U.S.-spec (Euro 4) Himmy.

[@marcuselia5329]

Oh my gosh you just saved my afternoon. I had also been working on the electrics (wireless phone charging head, heated grips) and turned on the ignition with the tank off. Followed your instructions, worked perfectly!

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

This video will go down in history as my most helpful ever! Glad it solved your issue. 👍

[@gordons3071]

Nice job Justin. Thank you very much for testing and posting!

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

No problem! All in good fun!

[@samdog1096]

Thats so awesome. Thanks.. I don't own a Himalayan but I think its a great bike But its high on the list along with either a continental/interceptor

[@danzuelch]

Your video is still helping us. Thanks so much for this information!

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

You're very welcome.

[@paulhoughtonhhoughton9188]

Brilliant..... that's made me one happy bunny, thanks for sharing the information.

[@andrewuden3832]

Thank you! Worked perfectly on Classic 500.

[@RoadDogSteve]

I don't own a RE but all motorcycle repair tips are great. Good research and patching the information together. I especially respect your sharing it for free.. Good video...

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Most joys in life come from some sort of sharing. 🙂 I'll get a few KZbin ad dollars, but truly my goal was to empower everyone with this info. Feels good. 👍

[@rdilaure]

Thank you! Just did the same as you did (removed tank and wired in a new device) and had the check engine light on afterward. As soon as you said you would get the light after turning on key with fuel pump disconnected I realized what I did. Now I know how to get rid of it!

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

You're welcome!

[@vinayakdhuri1885]

Nice one dude... You just nailed it

[@motostralia5563]

Thanks for making the video, brother. I got caught with the old not plugging in the fuel pump harness trick before I tried to start it. Your video helped me out if a difficult situation in no time. Well done 👍 Cheers, Len

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Right on! Happy to help.

[@Rolmat67]

Hello from France, and thank you for this very valuable infos !

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

You're very welcome Leo!

[@iadventureaddict9472]

You are geniuses brO my customer bike is facing issue now i can fix it after watching this video

[@peterpanimg]

Excellent video. Troubleshooting guide every rider needs to be aware of.

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

I think so too. Saving time, hassle and money.

[@jimswacker9484]

Justin - your procedure worked just great on my brand new '21 Himmer with a few minor differences. When I released the WFO throttle, the MIL light went out, blinked twice quickly, and then blinked the trouble codes again. I had a TPS and fuel pump relay issues. Then, I only had to start my bike once to clear the MIL light. Jim S

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Excellent!

[@royzichri3729]

It worked! I had some dirt on my throttle position sensor connector and the code was correct (zero long six short) after cleaning and reconnecting it was back to normal. Reset sequence worked on first try. Thank you so much!

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

You're very welcome. Glad you could sort it out so easy. 👍🙂

[@ridersdiary1997]

Sir, you are a genius....

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

🤝🙏

[@Oiii615]

Appreciate all your work on RE H as I am planning to buy RE H too.

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

You're welcome. 🙂

[@robkaOK]

Justin, you're an invaluable resource! Guess who tried to start his Himalayan last night with the fuel pump disconnected? Ha! And I had even watched *all* of your videos and still I forgot! This procedure works flawlessly. Thank you!

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Excellent news! Happy to be of service Robert. Cheers! 🙂

[@Jaffa1951]

Very Helpful. Picking my Himalayan up on Wednesday, and will keep thsi info on my phone - along with my length of wire - just in case. Hopefully, I will never need it.

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Hopefully! 🙂 And congratulations!

[@RehabExercises]

You sir, are a genius . . . thank you!

[@raymondsmith7020]

I had a problem, now i don`t, thankyou Justin, your a life saver.

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Very welcome!

[@djmumbhai1]

Hey Buddy Good to see you after long long time. Had missed this very important video somehow. This is a life saving video for all those who may get stuck on this lonely covid planet. Covid is the hot word nowadays sadly. But bro nice to see you after long missing your videos that i have not seen yet if uploaded. Will check it upon asap. Take care enjoy have a safe ride n life...with loads of fun.

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Glad you found this! Probably my most useful video ever. My wife and I bought a house and renovating everything. Big mess! Things are coming along, but I have little time (or space) for anything else. That said, stay tuned! 😉 Take care, and thanks for writing. 🙂

[@djmumbhai1]

@@KARMAkazeMoto Makeover of home first buddy, keeping each other happy at home. Ride will go on. Waiting for both home makeover photos and ride videos...!!!!! Happy Renovating......!!!!! After that a well deserved ride in the woods.......!!!!!!

[@shaman3948]

Congratulations. Thanks, it´s a useful, useful information.

[@lykastor]

Wow!!! I got the check engine light after installing a Delkevic full exhaust system. I follow your procedure using a small nail and an alligator clip to ground the conector, and it work very well. Thanks a lot and greetings from Mexico!!!

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Glad it worked for you. I hope that exhaust sounds fantastica

[@ranjithreddy1910]

Even I ran into the same problem by disconnecting the fuel pump. Your video helped me a lot and saved my day. Check engine light disappeared only after running the key two times in my case. Thank you.

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

That's great news! I wish I knew why the computer will sometimes show a permanent error, and sometimes it will go away after a short ride. Either way, always a good idea to be sure problems are identified and corrected before use. Glad this helped you! 👍

[@SuperDbear39]

Champion! Top man! Many thanks from Belfast.

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

You're very welcome.

[@devanathanbalaji]

This works. I had taken the tank off to route some wiring under it and had turned on the ignition to check new wiring. After putting everything back the Engine light did not go off. Used the method in this video to reset the light. It works 👍🏾👍🏾. Thanks.

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

You're very welcome.

[@petesharpe4120]

Thank you so very much! You're a real asset! Will find out if this works on the 500 Classic. I'm sure it will!

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

I think so too. 🙂

[@paulbuschman8318]

Dude!!! Worked like a charm! THANK YOU!

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Best video I ever made! Glad it helped!

[@LeandroArango]

Man! You rock. Did exactly as instructed, only difference being i forgot to remove the wire but it still worked. It's a euro iv Himalayan

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Great news. Glad this helped.

[@ZBB4499]

Double thumbs up for you dude thank you

[@fishflock]

Also works on my R.E 2022 500 Classic. Thanks for the work gone into the video.

[@myleswilliamson5177]

Thanks. Just like magic.

[@IceCubeJohnson]

Great video. Thanks for the info. I had the same problem, accidentally left the fuel pump unplugged and tried to start it. Check engine came on. If you are lazy, just leave it. Mine turned off after a few rides.

[@mcleanfernandes5964]

Thank you so much Brother.. I was facing some problem.. My bike was not getting proper idling as I swapped the Exhaust from free flow to stock.. and i tried several Methods to fix it.. Nothing was working out.. but After looking at ur idea.. the idea really worked out.. Thank u so much Brother.. God bless you

[@baldeagle1447]

Brilliant ! I had just installed a rear looking camera and display, the wiring and testing of which required tank removal, hence sensor disconnection and though everything was reconnected and worked, the MIL stayed on. Your video helped me out. Thank You !

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Love getting feedback like this! So glad it helped.

[@yourobson]

Genius! I don't have a RE but enjoy Itchy Boots and your reviews of this bike. Greetings from Sweden!

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Cheers from Alaska Robert! Thanks so much. You just got me thinking I should share this with Noraly. Might help her out of a jam.

[@shivankursharma7999]

Oo.. get one man.

[@AsitdyaDsr]

KARMAkaze Moto Great. Follow you both . Hopefully you guys can meet when she visits Alaska some time in future.

[@mg10117]

Worked like a charm, much appreciated!

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Great!

[@tonyfoyster4576]

Thanks mate!got bogged in mud on the Scram and the MIL came on-followed your vid and reset just by full throttle then ignition on-saved me a trip to the dealer-love your work...

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Great!

[@michaelfleetwood2832]

Great video, I had the exact same problem from disconnecting the fuel pump. Thank you

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

You're welcome.

[@intinauta3191]

Gee.... Thanks man. Will do as you suggest. I am from now on subscribed to your channel!!! Regards

[@cinemalchemist]

Brilliant! Solution works perfectly on my 2020 Himalayan.

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Awesome!

[@saurabhgajjar4111]

Bro. . your video really helpful

[@MeherKrishna]

Thanks for the info .. it's really helpful. When is the "Heated Grips" Video coming out??

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

I head to the Arctic today. I'm stopping at my cabin first, so maybe I can post it from there. Otherwise it'll have to wait a couple weeks. Thanks Meher!

[@joelmichels5564]

Thanks for the info!! Appreciate!

[@user-yb2hu8if5p]

Thank you Sir! Very informative 👏

[@luisdelahoz6376]

Excelente video y explicación, Felicitaciones!!!

[@jimswacker9484]

AWESOME!!! You are the man!!

[@janeg4706]

My 2022 Scram's engine light stayed on after a couple of failed starts on a cold morning. I tried the 'Three restarts' trick (advised on an owners forum) and also had the battery on a trickle charge for about 30 minutes....success - light went off! I don't know whether it was the three restarts or the trickle charge, or both....but it worked!

[@xoclon]

God bless you man! Saved me some work today

[@KARMAkazeMoto]

Any time!

[@charlesbarnett2724]

This is amazing. I have actually caused my engine light to come on in the exact same way. I had the tank off and failed to reconnect the fuel pump before starting. Now I have the management light for company. 😂😂😂 Im off to find my very own little peice of wire. Many thanks Karmakaze 👍😃

[@bobsamia8954]

Thank you very much for your help and your information very clear and helpful God bless.