22 TROUBLESHOOTING
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Faults Possible cause Action
The engine does not turn when
the start button is pressed
Operating error – Carry out start procedure. ( p. 76)
12-V battery discharged –
Charge the 12-V battery. ( p. 133)
– Check the open-circuit current.
Fuse 1, 2 or 3 blown – Change the fuses of individual electri-
cal power consumers. ( p. 137)
Main fuse burned out – Change the main fuse. ( p. 135)
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. ( p. 76)
Fuse 3 blown – Change the fuses of individual electri-
cal power consumers. ( p. 137)
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. ( p. 76)
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. ( p. 141)
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. ( p. 137)
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. ( p. 84)
Fuse 1, 2 or 3 blown – Change the fuses of individual electri-
cal power consumers. ( p. 137)
The ABS warning lamp lights
up
ABS fuse blown – Change the ABS fuses. ( p. 136)
Wheel speeds of front and rear
wheels differ greatly
– Stop, switch off the ignition, start
again.