Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: KIBS Hydraulic Unit Communication Error (Service Code 1b, KIBS Equipped Models)

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Self-Diagnosis System / KIBS Hydraulic Unit Communication Error (Service Code 1b, KIBS Equipped Models)

KIBS Hydraulic Unit Communication Line Inspection

When the data (for status of KIBS hydraulic unit) is not sent from the KIBS hydraulic unit to the meter unit and ECU, the service code 1b is displayed.

The data is sent through the CAN communication line.

The service code 1b is detected with the meter unit.

The FI symbol does not appear in this error code.

When the service code 1b [A] is detected, the ABS indicator light (LED) [B] goes on and the code of 1b displayed on the LCD.

KIBS Hydraulic Unit Communication Line Inspection


Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394

Wiring Inspection KIBS Hydraulic Unit Connector [A] ←→ Meter Unit Connector [B] GY/BL lead (KIBS Hydraulic Unit terminal 2) [C] LB lead (KIBS Hydraulic Unit terminal 11) [D]

KIBS Hydraulic Unit Communication Line Inspection


If the wiring is good, replace the KIBS hydraulic unit (see KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal/Installation in the Brakes chapter).

KIBS Hydraulic Unit Communication Line Circuit

KIBS Hydraulic Unit Communication Line Circuit


1. ECU

2. Joint Connector D

3. Joint Connector C

4. Meter Unit

5. ABS Indicator Light (LED)

6. KIBS Hydraulic Unit

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