Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Check 3-1: CAN Communication Line Resistance Inspection

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Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394

CAN Communication Line Resistance (at Meter Unit) Standard: 122 126 Ω


If the tester reading is not specified, replace the meter unit.

Check 3-1: CAN Communication Line Resistance Inspection


Check 3-2: Meter Unit Power Supply Check

Connect the battery positive (+) terminal to the terminal [1] [9].

Connect the battery negative (–) terminal to the terminal [3].

Check 3-2: Meter Unit Power Supply Check


The all LCD segments [A] appear for 3 seconds.

The tachometer (LED) [B] blinks 3 times.

For ZX1000J model, the fuel level warning indicator light (LED) [C] and warning indicator light (Red LED) [D] go on.

For ZX1000K model, the ABS indicator light (LED) [C] and warning indicator light (Red LED) [D] go on.

The following items blinks.

Power Mode Indicator [E] S-KTRC Mode indicator [F] “FUEL” Segment [G] Fuel Level Warning Symbol [H] (ZX1000K model)

Check 3-1: CAN Communication Line Resistance Inspection


Meter Unit Inspection
Remove the meter unit (see Meter Unit Removal). [1] Battery (+) [2] Fuel Reserve Switch [3] Ground (–) [4] Unused [5] Right Turn Signal Indicator Light (LED) (+) [6] Left Turn Signal Indi ...

Check 3-3: High Beam Indicator Light (LED) Inspection
Connect the leads in the same circuit as Check 3-2. Connect the terminal [7] to the battery (+) terminal. Check that the high beam indicator light (LED) [A] goes on. If the indicat ...

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Coolant Deterioration Inspection
Remove the right lower fairing (see Lower Fairing Removal in the Frame chapter). Visually inspect the coolant in the reserve tank [A]. If whitish cotton-like wafts are observed, aluminum parts in the cooling system are corroded. If the coolant is brown, iron or steel parts are rusting. I ...

Drive Chain Wear Inspection
Remove the chain cover (see Drive Chain Removal/Installation in the Final Drive chapter). Rotate the rear wheel to inspect the drive chain for damaged rollers, and loose pins and links If there is any irregularity, replace the drive chain. Lubricate the drive chain if it appears dry. ...

Radiator Fan Relay Inspection
Refer to the Relay Circuit Inspection in the Electrical System chapter If the radiator fan relay is normal, check the wiring for continuity, using the wiring diagram in this section. Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394 If the wiring is good, check the ECU for its ground and power supp ...