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Troubleshooting chart
Fault:
Engine does not start or is very difficult to start
Possible cause
Remedy
See
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Blocked
air filter element
Replace
b
53
Spark plug
defective/wet
Replace
b
54
Spark plugs/leads
or caps wet
Dry
b
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Insufficient battery
charge
Recharge battery
b
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Electronic engine
management system
not initialized
Ignition off, wait for
3 seconds, switch
ignition on and wait
until warning light for
coolant temperature
stops flashing
Rider’s Manual
b
Chapter 3
It is advisable to have other
faults – not described on pages
14 ...62 – attended to by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
an authorized BMW motorcycle
retailer.
More detailed technical infor-
mation is available in the follow-
ing publications:
– Repair Manual
– Electrical circuit diagrams
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