TROUBLESHOOTING 22
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Faults
Possible cause
Action
Engine does not rotate if the
start button/emergency OFF
switch is pressed into the lower
position
Faulty safety starting system
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Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
Electronic fault
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Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
Engine turns only if the clutch
lever is drawn
The vehicle is in gear
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Shift the transmission into neutral .
Faulty safety starting system
–
Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
Engine turns although a gear is
engaged
Faulty safety starting system
–
Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
Engine turns but does not start
Quick release coupling not
joined
–
Join quick release coupling.
Malfunction in the electronic
fuel injection
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Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
Fuel quality is insufficient
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Add suitable fuel.
Engine dies during the trip
Lack of fuel
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Refuel. (
Malfunction in the electronic
fuel injection
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Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
Malfunction indicator lamp
lights up
Malfunction in the electronic
fuel injection
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Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
The ABS warning lamp lights
up
ABS fuse blown
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Change the fuses in the fuse box.
(
Wheel speeds of front and rear
wheels differ greatly
–
Stop, switch off the ignition, start
again.
Malfunction in ABS
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Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
High oil consumption
Engine oil level too high
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Check the engine oil level. (
Engine oil too thin (low viscos-
ity)
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Change the engine oil and the oil filter,
clean the oil screens.
12-V battery discharged
An electrical power consumer is
connected to the socket/ACC1.
–
Disconnect the electrical power con-
sumer from the socket/ACC1.
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Charge the 12-V battery.
The hazard warning flasher is
switched on
–
Switch off the hazard warning flasher.
–
Charge the 12-V battery.
The 12-V battery is not being
charged by the alternator
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Check the charging voltage.
Ignition was not switched off
when vehicle was parked
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Charge the 12-V battery.