Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Blank Key Detection (Service Code 36, Equipped Models)

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Self-Diagnosis System / Blank Key Detection (Service Code 36, Equipped Models)

Ignition Key Inspection

If the service code 36 appears again, the transponder in the key is malfunction, replace it.

Immobilizer System Circuit

Immobilizer System Circuit


1. ECU

2. Ignition Switch

3. Immobilizer Amplifier

4. Immobilizer Antenna

5. Joint Connector F

6. Joint Connector C

7. Joint Connector D

8. Meter Unit

9. Oil Pressure/Water Temperature/ FI/Immobilizer Warning Indicator LED

10. Fuse Box 1

11. Ignition Fuse 15 A

12. Frame Ground 1

13. Starter Relay

14. Main Fuse 30 A

15. Battery

16. Engine Ground

17. Immobilizer/Kawasaki Diagnostic System Connector

Amplifier Input Voltage Inspection
NOTE Be sure the battery is fully charged. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Remove the upper fairing (see Upper Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter). Do not disconnect the connectors. ...

ECU Communication Error (Service Code 39)
ECU Communication Line Inspection When the data is not sent from the ECU to the meter unit for more than about 10 seconds, the service code 39 is displayed. The data is sent through the CAN commun ...

Other materials:

Fuel Pressure Inspection
NOTE Be sure the battery is fully charged. Remove: Fuel Tank Covers (see Fuel Tank Removal) Fuel Tank Bolts (see Fuel Tank Removal) Primary Fuel Hose (see Fuel Hose Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter) Be sure to place a piece of cloth around the fuel outlet pipe of the ...

Electronic Steering Damper Warning Indicator Light
The yellow light functions as the electronic steering damper warning indicator. The light and warning symbol "ESD" go on if there is a malfunction in the electronic steering damper system. However, this could also be caused by trouble with the charging system (e.g. battery). I ...

Passenger’s Seat Installation
Insert the tab on the rear of the passenger’s seat into the slot in the frame. Insert the projections at the front of the passenger’s seat into the holes on the frame. Push down the front part of the passenger’s seat until the lock clicks. A. Passenger’s Seat B. Proj ...