22 TROUBLESHOOTING
144
Faults
Possible cause
Action
The engine does not turn when
the start button is pressed
Operating error
–
Carry out start procedure. (
12-V battery discharged
–
Charge the 12-V battery.
–
Check the open-circuit current.
Fuse
1
,
2
or
3
blown
–
Change the fuses of individual electri-
cal power consumers. (
Main fuse burned out
–
Change the main fuse. (
No ground connection present
–
Check the ground connection.
The engine only turns if the
clutch lever is drawn
The vehicle is in gear
–
Shift the transmission into neutral .
The vehicle is in gear and the
side stand is folded out
–
Shift the transmission into neutral .
The engine turns but does not
start
Operating error
–
Carry out start procedure. (
Fuse
3
blown
–
Change the fuses of individual electri-
cal power consumers. (
Quick release coupling not
joined
–
Join quick release coupling.
Malfunction in the electronic
fuel injection
–
Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
Throttle opened while starting
–
When starting,
DO NOT
open the throt-
tle.
–
Carry out start procedure. (
Engine has too little power
Air filter is very dirty
–
Remove the air filter.
–
Install the air filter.
Fuel filter is very dirty
–
Check the fuel pressure.
Malfunction in the electronic
fuel injection
–
Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
Engine overheats
Too little coolant in cooling sys-
tem
–
Check the cooling system for leaks.
–
Check the coolant level in the compen-
sating tank. (
Radiator fins very dirty
–
Clean radiator fins.
Foam formation in cooling sys-
tem
–
Drain the coolant.
–
Fill/bleed the cooling system.
Buckled or damaged radiator
hose
–
Change the radiator hose.
Thermostat defective
–
Check the thermostat.
Fuse
4
is blown
–
Change the fuses of individual electri-
cal power consumers. (
Defect in radiator fan system
–
Check the radiator fan system.
Malfunction indicator lamp
lights up or flashes
Malfunction in the electronic
fuel injection
–
Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
N
The idling speed indicator
lamp does not light up when
the transmission is in neutral
Gear position sensor not pro-
grammed
–
Read out the trouble code memory
using the KTM diagnostics tool.
The engine dies during the trip
Lack of fuel
–
Refuel. (
Fuse
1
,
2
or
3
blown
–
Change the fuses of individual electri-
cal power consumers. (
The ABS warning lamp lights
up
ABS fuse blown
–
Change the ABS fuses. (