Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Main Throttle Sensor Resistance Inspection

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Self-Diagnosis System / Main Throttle Sensor (Service Code 11) / Main Throttle Sensor Resistance Inspection

Disconnect the throttle sensor setting adapter [A] from the connector of the main harness side.

Special Tool - Throttle Sensor Setting Adapter: 57001 -1538

Connect the setting adapter [B] to the sensor connector only.

Connect a digital meter [A] to the setting adapter [B].

Main Throttle Sensor [C]

Main Throttle Sensor Resistance Inspection


Main Throttle Sensor Resistance Connections to Adapter: W (sensor BL) lead ← → BK (sensor BR/BK) lead Standard: 4 6 kΩ


Main Throttle Sensor Resistance Inspection


If the reading is out of the standard, replace the throttle body assy.

If the reading is within the standard, check the output voltage (see Main Throttle Sensor Output Voltage Inspection).

Main Throttle Sensor Input Voltage Inspection
NOTE Be sure the battery is fully charged. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Remove the throttle body assy (see Throttle Body Assy Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter). Do not disconne ...

Main Throttle Sensor Output Voltage Inspection
Measure the output voltage at the main throttle sensor in the same way as input voltage inspection, note the following. Disconnect the main throttle sensor connector and connect the setting a ...

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