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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Idle Speed Inspection
Start the engine and warm it up thoroughly. With the engine idling, turn the handlebar to both sides [A]. If handlebar movement changes the idle speed, the throttle cables may be improperly adjusted or incorrectly routed, or damaged. Be sure to correct any of these conditions before rid ...

Gear Position Switch Inspection
NOTE Be sure the transmission and external shift mechanism are good condition. Remove the fuel tank (see Fuel Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Disconnect the connector [A]. Set the hand tester [A] to the × 1 kΩ or × 100 Ω range and connect i ...

Mode-switching
Depress the S-KTRC button on the left handlebar switch to change the mode. The mode can be changed only when the throttle grip is closed completely. The S-KTRC OFF can be selected only when the motorcycle is at a stop. Changing to mode 1 from S-KTRC OFF is possible while riding. NOTE ...