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Faults
Engine has too little power
The engine dies during the trip
Engine overheats
Malfunction indicator lamp
lights up or flashes
High oil consumption
12-V battery discharged
Values in combination
instrument deleted (time, stop
watch, lap times)
The high beam, low beam, tail
light, position light, and license
plate lamp are not working
The horn, brake light, turn sig-
nal, and radiator fan (optional)
are not working
Possible cause
Ignition system defective
Lack of fuel
Fuse 1 blown
Fuse 4 blown
Coolant level low in cooling sys-
tem
Insufficient airflow
Radiator fins very dirty
Foam formation in cooling sys-
tem
Bent radiator hose
Thermostat defective
Defect in radiator fan
system (All special models,
350 XW‑F US)
Error in the electronic fuel
injection
Engine vent hose bent
Engine oil level too high
Engine oil too thin (low viscosi-
ty)
Piston and cylinder worn
The 12-V battery is not being
charged by the alternator
Unwanted electrical power con-
sumer
The combination instrument
battery is empty
Fuse 2 blown
Fuse 3 blown
TROUBLESHOOTING 21
Action
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Ignition coil - check the secondary
winding.
–
Check the spark plug connector.
–
Check the stator winding of the alter-
nator.
–
Refuel. (
p. 46)
–
Change the fuses of individual electri-
cal power consumers.
–
Change the fuses of individual electri-
cal power consumers.
–
Check the cooling system for leaks.
–
Check the coolant level. (
–
Switch off engine when stationary.
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Clean radiator fins.
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Drain the coolant.
(
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Refill the coolant.
(
–
Change the radiator hose.
–
Check the thermostat.
Guideline
Opening temperature: 70 °C (158 °F)
–
Check the radiator fan fuse.
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Check fuse 4.
–
Check the radiator fan.
–
Check wiring for damage and electrical
plug-in connectors for corrosion and
damage.
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Read out the fault memory using the
KTM diagnostics tool.
–
Route the vent hose without bends or
replace it if necessary.
–
Check the engine oil level. (
–
Change the engine oil and the oil filter,
clean the oil screens.
(
–
Measure the piston/cylinder mounting
clearance.
–
Check the charging voltage.
–
Check the stator winding of the alter-
nator.
–
Check the open-circuit current.
–
Change combination instrument bat-
tery. (
p. 122)
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Change the fuses of individual electri-
cal power consumers.
–
Change the fuses of individual electri-
cal power consumers.
p. 125)
p. 125)
p. 126)
p. 136)
p. 136)
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