Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual: ECU Communication Error (Service Code 39)

Kawasaki Ninja Service Manual / Self-Diagnosis System / ECU Communication Error (Service Code 39)

ECU Communication Line Inspection

When the data is not sent from the ECU to the meter unit for more than about 10 seconds, the service code 39 is displayed.

The data is sent through the CAN communication line.

The service code 39 is detected with the meter unit.

When the user mode, this communication error blinks the following items besides the FI warning symbol [A].

Power Mode and S-KTRC Symbols [B] Yellow Color LED [C]

ECU Communication Line Inspection


If the CAN communication line resistance is normal, check the wiring according following procedure.

Disconnect the ECU and meter unit connectors.

Special Tool - Hand Tester: 57001-1394

Wiring Inspection ECU Connector [A] ←→ Meter Unit Connector [B] GY/BL lead (ECU terminal 27) [C] LB lead (ECU terminal 28) [D]

ECU Communication Line Inspection


ECU Communication Line Circuit

ECU Communication Line Circuit


1. ECU

2. Joint Connector D

3. Joint Connector C

4. Meter Unit

5. Warning Indicator Light (LED, Yellow)

6. Warning Indicator Light (LED, Red)

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