Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: CAN Communication Line

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Fuel System (DFI) / CAN Communication Line

CAN Communication Line Resistance Inspection

In this model, resistors for CAN communication line are built in the ECU [A] and meter unit.

CAN Communication Line Resistance Inspection


CAN Communication Line Resistance (at ECU Connector)

Connections: Terminal 27 ←→ Terminal 28

Standard: 123 125 Ω


CAN Communication Line Resistance Inspection


If the reading is out of the range, replace the ECU (see ECU Removal/Installation).

If the reading is within the range, resistor of the ECU for CAN communication line is normal.

Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394

If the wiring is open, repair or replace the main harness.

CAN Communication Line Circuit

CAN Communication Line Circuit


1. Meter Unit

2. Joint Connector C

3. Joint Connector D

4. ESD (Electronic Steering Damper) ECU (ZX1000JD/KD)

5. ECU

6. Immobilizer (Equipped Models)/Kawasaki Diagnostic System Connector

7. KIBS Hydraulic Unit (Equipped Models)

ECU Power Source Circuit
1. Ignition Switch 2. Joint Connector E 3. ECU 4. Engine Ground 5. Battery 6. Starter Relay 7. Main Fuse 30 A 8. ECU Fuse 15 A 9. Frame Ground 2 10. Frame Ground 1 11. Fuse Box 1 12. Ig ...

DFI Power Source
ECU Fuse Removal Refer to the 30 A Main/15 A ECU Fuse Removal in the Electrical System chapter. ECU Fuse Installation If a fuse fails during operation, inspect the DFI system to determine the ca ...

Other materials:

Swingarm Bearing Removal
Remove: Swingarm (see Swingarm Removal) Collar [A] Oil Seals [B] Sleeve [C] Circlip [D] (Right Side) Special Tool - Inside Circlip Pliers: 57001-143 Remove the ball bearing and needle bearings. Special Tool - Oil Seal & Bearing Remover [A]: 57001-1058 ...

Thermostat Removal
Remove: Fuel Tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Throttle Body Assy (see Throttle Body Assy Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Throttle Body Assy Holder Clamp [A] ...

Relay Box Removal
Remove the left fuel tank cover (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Disconnect the connectors [A]. Pull out the relay box [B] from the rubber protector [C]. NOTE The relay box has relays and diodes. The relays and diodes can not be removed. Relay Box Installa ...