Faults | Possible cause | Action |
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Engine does not crank when the electric starter button is pressed | Operating error | Go through the steps of starting the engine |
Battery discharged | Recharge the battery | |
Fuse 1, 2, 3, or 4 blown | Change the fuses of individual poweer consumers | |
No ground connection present | Check the groud connection | |
Engine turns only if the clutch lever is drawn | The vehicle is in gear The vehicle is in gear and side stand is folded out | Shift gear to neutral Shift gear to neutral |
Engine turns but does not start | Operating error | Go through the steps of starting the engine |
Defect in fuel injection system | Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool | |
Engine has too little power | Air filter is very dirty | Change the sir filter |
Fuel filter is very dirty | Check the fuel pressure | |
Defect in fuel injection system | Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool | |
Engine overheats | Too little coolant in cooling system | Check the cooling system for leakage Check the coolant level |
Radiator fins very dirty | Clean the radiator fins | |
Foam formation in cooling system | Drain the coolant Fill/bleed the cooling system | |
Thermostat defective | Check the thermostat | |
Fuse 5 blown | Change the fuses of individual power consumers | |
Defect in radiator fan system | Check the radiator fan system | |
The engine diagnosis warning lamp (MIL) lights up red | Defect in fuel injection system | Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool |
Engine dies during the trip | Lack of fuel | Refuel |
Fuse 1, 2, 3, or 4 blown | Change the fuses of individual power consumers | |
High oil consumption | Engine vent hose bent | Route the vent hose without bends or change it if necessaary |
Engine oil level too high | Check the engine oil level | |
Engine oil too thin (low viscosity) | Change the engine oil and oil filter, clean the oil screen | |
Headlight & parking light are not functioning | Fuse 6 blown | Change the fuses of individual power consumers |
Trun signal, brake light, and horn are not functional | Fuse 6 blown | Change the fuses of individual power consumers |
Battery discharged | Ignition not switched off when vehicle was parked | Recharge the battery |
Battery is not being charged by alternator | Check the charging voltage Check the open-circuit current | |
Combination instrument shows nothing on the display | Fuse 2 blown | Change the fuses of individual power consumers set the time |
Speedometer in combination instrument not functioning | Speedometer wiring harness is damaged or plug in connection is Oxidized | Check the wiring harness and plug-in connection |
Engine overheats | Defect in radiator fan system | Check the radiator fan system |
The engine diagnosis warning lamp (MIL) lights up red | Defect in fuel injection system | Read out the fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool |
Engine dies during the trip | Lack of fuel Fuse 1,2,3, or 4 blown | Refuel Change the fuses of individual power consumers |
The ABS warning lamp lights up | ABS fuse is blown | Change the ABS fuses |
Large difference in wheel speeds of the front & rear wheels | Stop the vehicle, switch off the ignition, & start it again | |
Malfunction in ABS | Read out the ABS fault memory using the KTM diagnostics tool |