Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: DFI System Troubleshooting Guide

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Fuel System (DFI) / DFI System Troubleshooting Guide

NOTE

This is not an exhaustive list, giving every possible cause for each problem listed. It is meant simply as a rough guide to assist the troubleshooting for some of the more common difficulties in DFI system.
The ECU may be involved in the DFI electrical and ignition system troubles. If these parts and circuits are checked out good, be sure to check the ECU for ground and power supply. If the ground and power supply are checked good, replace the ECU.

Engine Won’t Turn Over

Engine Won’t Turn Over

Poor Running at Low Speed

Poor Running at Low Speed

Poor Running or No Power at High Speed

Poor Running or No Power at High Speed

Inquiries to Rider

DFI Diagnosis Flow Chart Each rider reacts to problems in different ways, so it is important to confirm what kind of symptoms the rider has encountered. Try to find out exactly what pro ...

Warning Indicator Light (LED)

Light (LED) Inspection The warning indicator light (LED) [A] is used for the FI indicator, immobilizer indicator (immobilizer equipped models), water temperature warning indicator and oil pres ...

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Balancer Installation
Position the crankshaft at #2, 3 positions TDC or at #1, 4 positions TDC. Install the balancer assembly as follows. Align the punch mark [A] on the weight and the projection [B] on the crankcase. Engage the balancer gear and the crankshaft gear. Insert the balancer shaft until it is bot ...

Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (r/min, rpm). On the right side of the tachometer face is a portion called the “red zone”. Engine r/min (rpm) in the red zone is above maximum recommended engine speed and is also above the range for good performance. ...

Tire Repair
Currently two types of repair for tubeless tires have come into wide use. One type is called a temporary (external) repair which can be carried out without removing the tire from the rim, and the other type is called permanent (internal) repair which requires tire removal. It is generally unders ...