KTM 990 Adventure R USA 2010, 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
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Change the air filter. x
Defect in fuel injection system
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Read out the fault memory using the KTM diag-
nostics tool.
x
Ignition curve for low octane fuel acti-
vated
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Refuel with fuel with an octane rating of 95 or
higher.
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Connect plug-in connector

.
(Figure 100554-10 p. 173)
Engine overheats Too little coolant in cooling system
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Check the cooling system for leaks. x
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Check the coolant level in the radiator.
Radiator fins very dirty
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Clean radiator fins.
Foam formation in cooling system
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Drain the coolant.
x
( p. 155)
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Fill/bleed the cooling system. x ( p. 156)
Buckled or damaged radiator hose
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Change the radiator hose. x
Fuse FAN blown
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Change the fuses in the fuse box. ( p. 131)
Thermostat defective
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Check the thermostat.
x
Defect in radiator fan system
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Check the radiator fan system. x
Air in cooling system
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Fill/bleed the cooling system. x ( p. 156)
Warning lamp FI ( MIL ) lights up/flashes Defect in fuel injection system
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Read out the fault memory using the KTM diag-
nostics tool.
x
Engine dies during a trip Lack of fuel
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Refuel. ( p. 69)
IGNITION, FUEL PUMP , or POWER RELAY
fuse blown
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Change the fuses in the fuse box. ( p. 131)
ABS warning lamp lights up
(990 Adventure USA) ABS fuse blown
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Change the ABS fuses. ( p. 130)
Wheel speeds of front and rear wheels
differ greatly
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Stop, switch off the ignition, start again.