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 ...

Other materials:

Alternator Cover Removal
Remove: Upper Fairing Assembly (see Upper Fairing Assembly Removal in the Frame chapter) Air Cleaner Housing (see Air Cleaner Housing Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter) Bolt [A] Bring the heat insulator plate [B] forward to remove the alternator lead connector. Clear the p ...

Power Mode Indicator
This indicator shows the selected Power Mode. For more detailed information about the power mode, see power mode section in the How to Ride the Motorcycle chapter. A. Power Mode Indicator NOTE When all power mode indicators go off, the battery voltage is insufficient. Have the machine ...

ECU Removal
NOTICE Never drop the ECU especially on a hard surface. Such a shock to the ECU can damage it. Remove the upper air cleaner housing (see Air Cleaner Element Replacement in the Periodic Maintenance chapter). Lift up the ECU [A] with rubber protector [B] to disconnect the connectors [C]. ...