Queston bout the dreaded ignition immobilizer. Recently bought a slightly used 2012 R and have noticed that the immobilizer light on the dash does not flash every 15sec. after key removal like the book says. I know Ive seen it flash on a 2011 A at a dealer a few months ago in the showroom. I stopped at one of the dealers yesterday hear in Phx and they had no bikes on the floor to compare with. Spoke with the service Mgr. I think and he goes "hmm is that something new for 2012?" I'm like pretty sure its been around since 08 or 09. Says bring it in we can hook it up. I'm thinkin hmm I dont wanna be your guinea pig. I've searched here endlessly and cannot find anyone who addresses this issue of that light not flashing. I am a KTM noob but have been around bikes for many years. So yes the light works as it lights up when the ignition is turned on. I have disconnected the battery and let it sit for awhile re connected and no change. I also, against my better judgment disabled my two black keys with the orange key. Tried them to verify they didn't work and then re enabled them and they both enabled and work. Whew was sweating that a lil bit. :eek1 So it seems the immoilizer is functioning correctly just not the dash light flashing after key removal. PM'd one other inmate with a new 2012R and he states his does not flash the light either. So polling all 2012 owners to see if your light is comming on or not. Also other years welcome to respond too. Book says its supposed to so who knows what is? Thx.
Thanks for response Max. I'm pretty sure both standards and R's are supposed to work the same. Thought I would get more responses but watcha gonna do,