Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Self-Diagnosis Procedures

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Self-Diagnosis System / Self-Diagnosis / Self-Diagnosis Procedures

NOTE

Use a fully charged battery when conducting self-diagnosis. Otherwise, the light (LED) and symbol do not light or blink.

Turn the ignition switch to ON.

Self-Diagnosis Procedures

When a problem occurs with DFI system and ignition system, the warning indicator light (LED) [A] goes on and FI warning symbol [B] are displayed on the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) to alert the rider.

For models equipped with S-KTRC system, the warning indicator light (LED) [C] goes on and S-KTRC symbols [D] are alternately displayed on the LCD, when a problem occurs in the system.

When a problem occurs with immobilizer system (equipped models), the red warning indicator light (LED) [A] blinks and immobilizer warning symbol [B] is displayed on the LCD.
For models equipped with ABS system (ZX1000K), the yellow warning indicator light (LED) [C] goes on, when a problem occurs in the system. However, when the warning indicator light (LED) goes off after the motorcycle runs at 20 km/h (12 mph) or above for one minute or more, the ABS is normal.
For models equipped with KIBS system (ZX1000K), the yellow warning indicator light (LED) [D] goes on and KIBS symbol [E] are displayed on the LCD, when a problem occurs in the system.
For models equipped with ESD system (ZX1000JD/KD), the yellow warning indicator light (LED) goes on and ESD symbol [F] are displayed on the LCD, when a problem occurs in the system.

Self-Diagnosis Procedures

Push the upper button [A] to display the odometer [B].

Self-Diagnosis Procedures

Push the upper button [A] for more than two seconds.
The service code [B] is displayed on the LCD by the number of two digits.

The service code of the KIBS and ABS adds “b” at the left side of the code.

The service code of the ESD adds “E” at the left side of the code.

Self-Diagnosis Procedures

Any of the following procedures ends self-diagnosis.

When the service code is displayed on the LCD, push the upper button and lower buttons for more than two seconds.

The display will return to the odometer.

When the ignition switch is turned to OFF.

Self-Diagnosis Flow Chart

Self-Diagnosis Flow Chart

Self-Diagnosis Outline

The self-diagnosis system is monitoring the following mechanisms. DFI System and Ignition System S-KTRC System Immobilizer System (Equipped Models) KIBS and ABS (Equipped Models) ESD (Electron ...

Service Code Reading

The service code(s) is displayed on the LCD by the number of two digits. NOTE The service code of the KIBS and ABS adds “b” at the left side of the code. The service code of the ESD adds ...

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