Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: Service Code Reading
The service code(s) is displayed on the LCD by the number
of two digits.
NOTE
- The service code of the KIBS and ABS adds “b” at the
left side of the code.
- The service code of the ESD adds “E” at the left side of
the code.

- When there are a number of problems, all the service
codes can be stored and the display will begin starting
from the lowest number service code in the numerical order.
- Then after completing all codes, the display is repeated
until the ignition switch is turned to OFF or upper button
and lower button are pushed for more than two seconds.
- The order of the system’s appearing is the order of
DFI System, Immobilizer System (equipped models),
S-KTRC System, KIBS and ABS (equipped models), and
ESD System (ZX1000JD/KD).
- For example, if three problems occurred in the order of
46, 16, 33, the service codes are displayed (each two
seconds) from the lowest number in the order listed as
shown below.
(16 → 33 → 46) → (16 → 33 → 46) → → ····· (repeated)
- If the no problem or when the repair has been done, warning
indicator light (LED) and warning symbol go off and
service code is not displayed.
NOTE
Use a fully charged battery when conducting
self-diagnosis. Otherwise, the light (LED) and symbol
do not light or blink.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
When a problem occurs with D ...
When repair has been done, warning indicator light (LED) and warning symbol
go off and service
code are not displayed.
But the service codes stored in memory of the ECU are not erased to preserve ...
Other materials:
Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor Wiring Inspection (Service Code b 45)
Disconnect the rear wheel rotation sensor lead connector
[A] (see Rear Wheel Rotation Sensor Removal in the
Brakes chapter).
Disconnect the KIBS hydraulic unit lead connector (see
KIBS Hydraulic Unit Removal in the Brakes chapter).
Check the wiring continuity of the G lead and R ...
Spring Plate Free Play Measurement
Insufficient clutch free play will cause the engine braking
effect to be more sudden, resulting in rear wheel hop. On
the other hand, if the free play is excessive, the clutch lever
may feel “spongy” or pulsate when pulled.
Hold an extra drive shaft in a vise and install the following
c ...
Electronic Steering Damper Warning Indicator Light
The yellow light functions as the
electronic steering damper warning indicator.
The light and warning symbol
"ESD" go on if there is a malfunction in
the electronic steering damper system.
However, this could also be caused by
trouble with the charging system (e.g.
battery). I ...