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:

Fuel Tank Cap
To open the fuel tank cap, pull up the key hole cover. Insert the ignition key into the fuel tank cap and turn the key to the right. To close the cap, push it down into place with the key inserted. The key can be removed by turning it to the left to the original position. Close the key hol ...

Battery Maintenance
It is the owner’s responsibility to keep the battery fully charged. Failure to do so can lead to battery failure and leave you stranded. If you are riding your vehicle infrequently, inspect the battery voltage weekly using a voltmeter. If it drops below 12.8 volts, the battery should be ...

CAN Communication (Transmission)/CAN Bus OFF Monitor Inspection (Service Code b 57) CAN Communication (Reception) Monitor Inspection (Service Code b 58)
Remove: Seat (see Seat Removal in the Frame chapter) Immobilizer (Equipped Models)/Kawasaki Diagnostic System Connector Cap [A] Measure the CAN communication line resistance. Immobilizer (Equipped Models)/Kawasaki Diagnostic System Connector [A] GY/BL Terminal [B] LB Ter ...