Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Blank Key Detection (Service Code 36, Equipped Models)

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Self-Diagnosis System / Blank Key Detection (Service Code 36, Equipped Models)

Ignition Key Inspection

If the service code 36 appears again, the transponder in the key is malfunction, replace it.

Immobilizer System Circuit

Immobilizer System Circuit


1. ECU

2. Ignition Switch

3. Immobilizer Amplifier

4. Immobilizer Antenna

5. Joint Connector F

6. Joint Connector C

7. Joint Connector D

8. Meter Unit

9. Oil Pressure/Water Temperature/ FI/Immobilizer Warning Indicator LED

10. Fuse Box 1

11. Ignition Fuse 15 A

12. Frame Ground 1

13. Starter Relay

14. Main Fuse 30 A

15. Battery

16. Engine Ground

17. Immobilizer/Kawasaki Diagnostic System Connector

Amplifier Input Voltage Inspection
NOTE Be sure the battery is fully charged. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Remove the upper fairing (see Upper Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter). Do not disconnect the connectors. ...

ECU Communication Error (Service Code 39)
ECU Communication Line Inspection When the data is not sent from the ECU to the meter unit for more than about 10 seconds, the service code 39 is displayed. The data is sent through the CAN commun ...

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Premuffler Chamber Installation
Replace the premuffler chamber gasket [A] with a new one. Install the premuffler chamber gasket to the premuffler chamber [B] until it is bottomed so that the chamfer side faces exhaust pipe [C]. Install the exhaust pipe clamp [D] as shown in the figure. Insert the projection [E] into ...

Wheel Rotation Sensor Air Gap Inspection
Raise the front/rear wheel off the ground (see Front/Rear Wheel Removal in the Wheels/Tires chapter). Measure the air gap between the sensor and sensor rotor at several points by turning the wheel slowly. Thickness Gauge [A] Wheel Rotation Sensor Air Gap Standard: Front 0.4 1.6 mm ...

Storage of Removed Parts
After all the parts including subassembly parts have been cleaned, store the parts in a clean area. Put a clean cloth or plastic sheet over the parts to protect from any foreign materials that may collect before re-assembly. Inspection Reuse of worn or damaged parts may lead to serious acci ...