TROUBLESHOOTING
9-3
2. Engine oil
• Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity
• Inferior oil quality
Cooling system
1. Coolant
• Low coolant level
2. Radiator
• Damaged or leaking radiator
• Faulty radiator cap
• Bent or damaged radiator fin
3. Water pump
• Damaged or faulty water pump
• Thermostat
• Thermostat stays closed
• Oil cooler
• Clogged or damaged oil cooler
• Hose(s) and pipe(s)
• Damaged hose
• Improperly connected hose
• Damaged pipe
• Improperly connected pipe
Fuel system
1. Throttle body
• Damaged or loose throttle body joint
2. Air filter
• Clogged air filter element
Chassis
1. Brake(s)
• Dragging brake
Electrical system
1. Spark plug(s)
• Incorrect spark plug gap
• Incorrect spark plug heat range
2. Ignition system
• Faulty ECU
EAS28610
OVERCOOLING
Cooling system
1. Thermostat
• Thermostat stays open
EAS28620
POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE
• Worn brake pad
• Worn brake disc
• Air in hydraulic brake system
• Leaking brake fluid
• Faulty brake caliper kit
• Faulty brake caliper seal
• Loose union bolt
• Damaged brake hose
• Oil or grease on the brake disc
• Oil or grease on the brake pad
• Incorrect brake fluid level
EAS28660
FAULTY FRONT FORK LEGS
Leaking oil
• Bent, damaged or rusty inner tube
• Cracked or damaged outer tube
• Improperly installed oil seal
• Damaged oil seal lip
• Incorrect oil level (high)
• Loose damper rod bolt
• Damaged damper rod bolt copper washer
• Cracked or damaged cap bolt O-ring
Malfunction
• Bent or damaged inner tube
• Bent or damaged outer tube
• Damaged fork spring
• Worn or damaged outer tube bushing
• Bent or damaged damper rod
• Incorrect oil viscosity
• Incorrect oil level
EAS28670
UNSTABLE HANDLING
1. Handlebar
• Bent or improperly installed handlebar
2. Steering head components
• Improperly installed upper bracket
• Improperly installed lower bracket
(improperly tightened ring nut)
• Bent steering stem
• Damaged ball bearing or bearing race
3. Front fork leg(s)
• Uneven oil levels (both front fork legs)
• Unevenly tensioned fork spring (both
front fork legs)
• Broken fork spring
• Bent or damaged inner tube
• Bent or damaged outer tube
4. Swingarm
• Worn bearing or bushing
• Bent or damaged swingarm
5. Rear shock absorber assembly
• Faulty rear shock absorber spring
• Leaking oil or gas
Summary of Contents for 2012 TMAX XP500A
Page 1: ...SERVICE MANUAL XP500A 2012 59C 28197 E1 ...
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Page 54: ...SPECIAL TOOLS 1 45 ...
Page 79: ...LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES 2 24 ...
Page 82: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 27 EAS20410 LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS ...
Page 84: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 29 ...
Page 86: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 31 ...
Page 88: ...LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS 2 33 ...
Page 90: ...COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 35 EAS20420 COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS ...
Page 92: ...COOLING SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 37 ...
Page 94: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 39 EAS20430 CABLE ROUTING Handlebar top side view ...
Page 96: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 41 Handlebar front side and left side view ...
Page 98: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 43 Front brake front side and left side view ...
Page 100: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 45 Frame front side view ...
Page 102: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 47 Frame left side view ...
Page 104: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 49 Frame right side view ...
Page 106: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 51 Rear frame top side and right side view ...
Page 108: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 53 Rear brake top side and left side view ...
Page 110: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 55 Throttle body left side view ...
Page 112: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 57 Fuel tank top side left side and right side view ...
Page 114: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 59 Hydraulic unit top side and front side view ...
Page 116: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 61 ...
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Page 154: ...PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 3 35 ...
Page 258: ...SWINGARM 4 101 ...
Page 329: ...OIL PUMP 5 68 ECA13890 After tightening the bolts make sure the oil pump turns smoothly ...
Page 346: ...TRANSMISSION 5 85 ...
Page 371: ...THROTTLE BODY 7 10 Throttle position sensor screw 3 5 Nm 0 35 m kgf 2 5 ft lbf ...
Page 372: ...THROTTLE BODY 7 11 ...
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Page 376: ...IGNITION SYSTEM 8 1 EAS27090 IGNITION SYSTEM EAS27110 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 380: ...ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM 8 5 EAS27160 ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM EAS27170 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 386: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 11 EAS27200 CHARGING SYSTEM EAS27210 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 389: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 14 ...
Page 390: ...LIGHTING SYSTEM 8 15 EAS27240 LIGHTING SYSTEM EAS27250 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 394: ...SIGNALING SYSTEM 8 19 EAS27270 SIGNALING SYSTEM EAS27280 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 399: ...SIGNALING SYSTEM 8 24 ...
Page 400: ...COOLING SYSTEM 8 25 EAS27300 COOLING SYSTEM EAS27310 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 404: ...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 8 29 EAS27331 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM EAS27340 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 445: ...FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 8 70 ...
Page 446: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 71 EAS27550 FUEL PUMP SYSTEM EAS27560 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 449: ...FUEL PUMP SYSTEM 8 74 ...
Page 450: ...IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM 8 75 EAS27640 IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM EAS27650 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 459: ...IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM 8 84 ...
Page 460: ...ABS ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM 8 85 EAS28790 ABS ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM EAS27730 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ...
Page 462: ...ABS ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM 8 87 EAS27740 ABS COMPONENTS CHART ...
Page 464: ...ABS ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM 8 89 EAS27750 ABS COUPLER LOCATION CHART ...
Page 468: ...ABS ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM 8 93 EAS27810 BASIC PROCESS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING ...
Page 493: ...ABS ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM 8 118 ...
Page 494: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 119 EAS27973 ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ...
Page 496: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 121 ...
Page 498: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 8 123 EAS27981 CHECKING THE SWITCHES ...
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