Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: DFI System Troubleshooting Guide

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Fuel System (DFI) / DFI System Troubleshooting Guide

NOTE

This is not an exhaustive list, giving every possible cause for each problem listed. It is meant simply as a rough guide to assist the troubleshooting for some of the more common difficulties in DFI system.
The ECU may be involved in the DFI electrical and ignition system troubles. If these parts and circuits are checked out good, be sure to check the ECU for ground and power supply. If the ground and power supply are checked good, replace the ECU.

Engine Won’t Turn Over

Engine Won’t Turn Over

Poor Running at Low Speed

Poor Running at Low Speed

Poor Running or No Power at High Speed

Poor Running or No Power at High Speed

Inquiries to Rider

DFI Diagnosis Flow Chart Each rider reacts to problems in different ways, so it is important to confirm what kind of symptoms the rider has encountered. Try to find out exactly what pro ...

Warning Indicator Light (LED)

Light (LED) Inspection The warning indicator light (LED) [A] is used for the FI indicator, immobilizer indicator (immobilizer equipped models), water temperature warning indicator and oil pres ...

Other materials:

Operational Cautions
1. Do not put two keys of any immobilizer system on the same key ring. 2. Do not submerge any key in water. 3. Do not expose any key to excessively high temperature. 4. Do not place any key close to magnet. 5. Do not place a heavy item on any key. 6. Do not grind any key or alter its ...

Front Forks/Rear Shock Absorber Operation Inspection
Pump the forks down and up [A] 4 or 5 times, and inspect the smooth stroke. If the forks do not smoothly or noise is found, inspect the fork oil level or fork clamps (see Front Fork Oil Change in the Suspension chapter). Pump the rear seat down and up [A] 4 or 5 times, and inspec ...

Hub Bearing Removal
Remove the wheels (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal), and take out the following. Collars Coupling (Out of rear hub) Grease Seals Use the bearing remover to remove the hub bearings [A]. NOTICE Do not lay the wheel on the ground with the disc facing down. This can damage or warp the d ...