20 TROUBLESHOOTING
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Faults Possible cause Action
The engine does not turn when
the start button is pressed
Operating error – Carry out start procedure. ( p. 30)
12 V battery discharged –
Charge the 12-V battery. ( p. 79)
– Check the open-circuit current.
Fuse 1, 2 or 3 blown – Change the fuses of individual electri-
cal power consumers. ( p. 82)
Main fuse blown – Change the main fuse. ( p. 81)
No ground connection present – Check the ground connection.
Engine turns only if the clutch
lever is drawn
The vehicle is in gear – Shift the transmission to neutral posi-
tion.
The vehicle is in gear and the
side stand is folded out
– Shift the transmission to neutral posi-
tion.
The engine turns but does not
start
Operating error – Carry out start procedure. ( p. 30)
Fuse 3 blown – Change the fuses of individual electri-
cal power consumers. ( p. 82)
Quick release coupling not
joined
– Join quick release coupling.
Malfunction in the electronic
fuel injection
– Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
Throttle opened while starting – When starting, DO NOT open the throt-
tle.
– Carry out start procedure. ( p. 30)
Engine has too little power. Air filter is very dirty – Remove the air filter. ( p. 53)
– Install the air filter. ( p. 53)
Fuel screen is very dirty – Change the fuel screen.
Fuel filter is very dirty – Check the fuel pressure.
Malfunction in the electronic
fuel injection
– Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
Engine overheats Too little coolant in cooling sys-
tem
– Check the cooling system for leakage.
– Check the coolant level. ( p. 90)
Radiator fins very dirty – Clean radiator fins.
Foam formation in cooling sys-
tem
– Drain the coolant. ( p. 91)
– Fill/bleed the cooling system.
( p. 92)
Buckled or damaged radiator
hose
– Change the radiator hose.
Thermostat is faulty – Check the thermostat.
Fuse 4 blown – Change the fuses of individual electri-
cal power consumers. ( p. 82)
Defect in radiator fan system – Check the radiator fan system.
Air in cooling system – Fill/bleed the cooling system.
( p. 92)
Malfunction indicator lamp
lights up
Malfunction in the electronic
fuel injection
– Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
Engine dies during the journey Lack of fuel – Refuel. ( p. 37)
Fuse 1, 2 or 3 blown – Change the fuses of individual electri-
cal power consumers. ( p. 82)
ABS warning lamp lights up ABS fuse blown – Change the ABS fuses. ( p. 82)