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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Inner Tube Inspection
Visually inspect the inner tube [A]. If there is any damage, replace the inner tube. Since damage to the inner tube damages the oil seal, replace the oil seal whenever the inner tube is replaced. NOTICE If the inner tube is badly bent or creased, replace it. Excessive bending, followed by ...

Connecting Rod Twist Inspection
With the big-end arbor [A] still on V block [C], hold the connecting rod horizontally and measure the amount that the arbor [B] varies from being paralleled with the surface plate over a 100 mm (3.94 in.) length of the arbor to determine the amount of connecting rod twist. If the conne ...

Thermostat Inspection
Remove the thermostat (see Thermostat Removal). Inspect the thermostat valve [A] at room temperature. If the valve is open, replace the thermostat with a new one. To check valve opening temperature, suspend the thermostat [A] in a container of water and raise the temperature of ...