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TROUBLESHOOTING
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10 TROUBLESHOOTING
Faults Possible cause Action
Engine doesn't crank when the electric
starter button is pressed Operating error
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Carry out the steps for starting. ( p. 90)
Battery discharged
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Recharge the battery. x ( p. 159)
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Check closed-circuit current.
x
Fuse 1 , or 6 blown
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Change the fuses of individual power consumers.
( p. 163)
Main fuse blown
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Change the main fuse. ( p. 161)
Ignition/steering lock or emergency
OFF switch defective
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Check the ignition/steering lock. x
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Check the emergency OFF switch. x
Safety start system defective
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Check the safety start system. x
Immobilizer active
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Read flash code of immobilizer.
EFI control unit not activated
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Activate the EFI control unit. x
Malfunction of CAN-Bus communica-
tion
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Check the CAN-Bus communication. x
Combination instrument defective
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Check the combination instrument. x
Engine cranks only if the clutch lever
is pulled A gear is engaged
–
Shift into neutral.
Safety start system defective
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Check the safety start system.
x
Engine cranks although it is in gear Safety start system defective
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Check the safety start system. x
Engine cranks but doesn't start Fuse 5 blown
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Change the fuses of individual power consumers.
( p. 163)
Coupling of fuel hose connection not
joined together
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Join coupling of fuel hose connection together.
Plug connector of wiring harness oxi-
dized
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Clean plug connector and treat with contact
spray.
Fault in fuel injection system
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Read the fault memory with KTM DIA . x