KTM 990 Adventure 2009, Owner'S Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
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Faults Possible cause Action
Engine has too little power Air filter very dirty
–
Change the air filter. x
Defect in fuel injection system
–
Read out the fault memory using the KTM diag-
nostics tool.
x
Ignition curve for low octane fuel acti-
vated
–
Refuel with fuel with an octane rating of 95 or
higher.
–
Connect plug-in connector

.
(Figure 100554-10 p. 162)
Engine overheats Too little coolant in cooling system
–
Check the cooling system for leaks. x
–
Check the coolant level in the radiator.
( p. 143)
Radiator fins very dirty
–
Clean radiator fins.
Foam formation in cooling system
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Drain the coolant. x ( p. 145)
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Fill/bleed the cooling system. x ( p. 147)
Buckled or damaged radiator hose
–
Change the radiator hose.
x
Fuse FAN blown
–
Change the fuses in the fuse box. ( p. 120)
Thermostat defective
–
Check the thermostat. x
Defect in radiator fan system
–
Check the radiator fan system. x
Air in cooling system
–
Fill/bleed the cooling system. x ( p. 147)
Warning lamp
FI
(
MIL
) lights up/flashes Defect in fuel injection system
–
Read out the fault memory using the KTM diag-
nostics tool.
x
Engine dies during a trip Lack of fuel
–
Refuel. ( p. 59)
IGNITION, FUEL PUMP , or POWER RELAY
fuse blown
–
Change the fuses in the fuse box. ( p. 120)
ABS warning lamp lights up
(990 Adventure) ABS fuse blown
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Change the ABS fuses. ( p. 119)