22 TROUBLESHOOTING
158
Faults Possible cause Action
Engine does not rotate if the
start button/emergency OFF
switch is pressed into the lower
position
12-V battery discharged
(SUPER DUKE R)
– Charge the 12-V battery.
( p. 135)
(SUPER DUKE RR)
– Charge the 12-V battery.
( p. 136)
– Check the open-circuit current.
Faulty safety starting system – Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
Electronic fault – Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
The engine only turns if the
clutch lever is drawn
The vehicle is in gear – Shift the transmission into neutral.
Faulty safety starting system – Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
The engine turns although a
gear is engaged
Faulty safety starting system – Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
The engine turns but does not
start
Quick release coupling not
joined
– Join the quick release coupling.
Malfunction in the electronic
fuel injection
– Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
The fuel quality is insufficient – Add suitable fuel.
The engine dies during the trip Lack of fuel – Refuel. ( p. 86)
Malfunction in the electronic
fuel injection
– Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
Malfunction indicator lamp
lights up or flashes
Malfunction in the electronic
fuel injection
– Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
The ABS warning lamp lights
up
ABS fuse blown –
Change the fuses in the fuse box.
( p. 140)
Large difference in wheel
speeds of the front and rear
wheels
– Stop the vehicle, switch off the igni-
tion, and start it again.
Malfunction in ABS – Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
High oil consumption The engine oil level is too high – Check the engine oil level. ( p. 148)
The engine oil is too thin (low
viscosity)
– Change the engine oil and the oil filter,
clean the oil screens. ( p. 148)
12-V battery discharged The hazard warning flasher is
switched on
– Switch off the hazard warning flasher.
(SUPER DUKE R)
– Charge the 12-V battery.
( p. 135)
(SUPER DUKE RR)
– Charge the 12-V battery.
( p. 136)
The 12-V battery is not being
charged by the alternator
– Check the charging voltage.