TROUBLESHOOTING 184
Faults Possible cause Action
Engine has too little power Air filter very dirty –
Change the air filter. x
Defect in fuel injection system – Read out the fault memory using the KTM diag-
nostics tool. x
Ignition curve for low octane fuel acti-
vated
– Refuel with fuel with an octane rating of 95 or
higher.
– Connect plug-in connector .
(Figure 100554-10
p. 173)
Engine overheats Too little coolant in cooling system –
Check the cooling system for leaks. x
– Check the coolant level in the radiator.
Radiator fins very dirty – Clean radiator fins.
Foam formation in cooling system –
Drain the coolant. x (
p. 155)
–
Fill/bleed the cooling system. x (
p. 156)
Buckled or damaged radiator hose –
Change the radiator hose. x
Fuse FAN blown – Change the fuses in the fuse box. ( p. 131)
Thermostat defective –
Check the thermostat. x
Defect in radiator fan system –
Check the radiator fan system. x
Air in cooling system –
Fill/bleed the cooling system. x (
p. 156)
Warning lamp FI (MIL) lights up/flashes Defect in fuel injection system – Read out the fault memory using the KTM diag-
nostics tool. x
Engine dies during a trip Lack of fuel – Refuel. ( p. 69)
IGNITION, FUEL PUMP, or POWER RELAY
fuse blown
– Change the fuses in the fuse box. ( p. 131)
ABS warning lamp lights up
(990 Adventure USA)
ABS fuse blown – Change the ABS fuses. ( p. 130)
Wheel speeds of front and rear wheels
differ greatly
– Stop, switch off the ignition, start again.