Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Fault Codes

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 motorcycles have engines, which are made up of many different parts. These parts must work together in order for the engine to function. A problem with one of the parts can make the engine not run. There are many different parts that make up an engine. The following kawasaki vulcan 900 faults are the list of some of the parts of a motorcycle engine.

We’ve compiled a list of some frequently asked questions about Kawasaki Vulcan 900 motorcycle brakes. This way, you can find answers to some of the most common issues and prepare yourself for the next time you need to take your bike into the shop.

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Faults :

Engine management systems of Kawasaki Vulcan 900 are responsible for monitoring a range of features and its warning light should go out a few seconds after ignition. The system's main job is to keep the engine running at peak performance by monitoring many parameters like coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel level and air/fuel ratio. The system monitors these parameters continuously and alerts the driver if any of these parameters fall outside the predetermined limits.

Kawasaki Diagnosis

Under the seat, along the right subframe rail is a short orange/black wire with a bullet connector sticking out of the thick loom. This is the self-diagnosis terminal. There is another bullet connector protruding nearby - make sure it's the orange and black which can take some tugging. In order to read out the Service Codes below, ground that connector with a bit of wire with the motor running.

The red FI light will begin to flash codes. There will be a 5 second delay and then the codes begin. The first flash is always a LONG (1 sec) followed by either LONG or SHORT (0.5 sec) flashes. LONG flashes indicate TENS and short flashes ONES.

One LONG followed by two SHORT = 12.
Two LONG, one SHORT = 21.
Three LONG, two short = 32, etc.
There is an interval of 1.5 seconds between TENS and ONES.
There is a 3 second
interval between codes.

To recover codes set in memory ground the self-diagnosis terminal rapidly more than 5 times within 2 seconds. The lead must remain grounded after 5 groundings for the remainder of the diagnostic session. You can then clear codes from the ECU by pulling the clutch lever in for more than 5 seconds.

KAWASAKI Motorcycles Fault Codes DTC List

Trouble Code	Problem Description
11	Main throttle sensor malfunction, wiring open or short
12	Inlet air pressure sensor malfunction, wiring open or short
13	Inlet air temperature sensor malfunction, wiring open or short
14	Water temperature sensor malfunction, wiring open or short
15	Atmospheric pressure sensor malfunction, wiring open or short
21	Crankshaft sensor malfunction, wiring open or short
23	Camshaft position sensor malfunction, wiring open or short
24	Speed sensor malfunction, wiring open or short
25	Gear position switch malfunction, wiring open or short
31	Vehicle-down sensor malfunction, wiring open or short
32	Subthrottle sensor malfunction, wiring open or short
33	Oxygen sensor #1 inactivation, wiring open or short (Equipped Models)
34	Exhaust butterfly valve actuator sensor malfunction, wiring open or short
35	Immobilizer amplifier malfunction
36	Blank Key detection
39	ECU communication error
51	Stick coil #1 malfunction, wiring open or short
52	Stick coil #2 malfunction, wiring open or short
53	Stick coil #3 malfunction, wiring open or short
54	Stick coil #4 malfunction, wiring open or short
56	Radiator fan relay malfunction, wiring open or short
62	Subthrottle valve actuator malfunction, wiring open or short
63	Exhaust butterfly valve actuator malfunction, wiring open or short
64	Air switching valve malfunction, wiring open or short
67	Oxygen sensor heater malfunction, wiring open or short (Equipped Models)
83	Oxygen Sensor #2 inactivation, wiring open or shout (Equipped Models)
94	Oxygen sensor #1 malfunction, wiring open or short (Equipped Models)
95	Oxygen sensor #2 malfunction, wiring open or short (Equipped Models)

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Motorcycle Problems :

Kawasaki vulcan 900 after fire
Kawasaki vulcan 900 air cleaner clogged, poorly sealed, or missing
Kawasaki vulcan 900 air cleaner element clogged
Kawasaki vulcan 900 air duct loose
Kawasaki vulcan 900 air suction valve trouble
Kawasaki vulcan 900 air switching valve trouble
Kawasaki vulcan 900 backfiring when deceleration
Kawasaki vulcan 900 cracked or obstructed intake air pressure sensor
Kawasaki vulcan 900 crankshaft sensor trouble
Kawasaki vulcan 900 eCU ground and power supply trouble
Kawasaki vulcan 900 eCU trouble
Kawasaki vulcan 900 engine overheating - Water temperature sensor or crankshaft sensor trouble
Kawasaki vulcan 900 engine stalls easily
Kawasaki vulcan 900 engine vacuum not synchronizing
Kawasaki vulcan 900 exhaust Smokes Excessively
Kawasaki vulcan 900 firing incorrect
Kawasaki vulcan 900 fuel filter clogged
Kawasaki vulcan 900 fuel injector clogged
Kawasaki vulcan 900 fuel injector O-ring damage
Kawasaki vulcan 900 fuel injector trouble
Kawasaki vulcan 900 fuel line clogged
Kawasaki vulcan 900 fuel poor quality or incorrect
Kawasaki vulcan 900 fuel pressure regulator trouble
Kawasaki vulcan 900 fuel pressure too low or too high
Kawasaki vulcan 900 fuel pump bearings may wear. Replace the fuel pump
Kawasaki vulcan 900 fuel pump not operating
Kawasaki vulcan 900 fuel pump operates intermittently and often DFI fuse blows
Kawasaki vulcan 900 fuel pump relay trouble
Kawasaki vulcan 900 fuel pump trouble
Kawasaki vulcan 900 fuel/air mixture incorrect
Kawasaki vulcan 900 fuel/air mixture incorrect
Kawasaki vulcan 900 gear position sensor, starter lockout or side stand switch trouble
Kawasaki vulcan 900 inspect and repair or replace
Kawasaki vulcan 900 intake air pressure sensor trouble
Kawasaki vulcan 900 intake air temperature sensor trouble
Kawasaki vulcan 900 intake air temperature sensor trouble
Kawasaki vulcan 900 intermittent any DFI fault and its recovery
Kawasaki vulcan 900 little fuel in tank
Kawasaki vulcan 900 main throttle sensor trouble
Kawasaki vulcan 900 no or little fuel in tank
Kawasaki vulcan 900 poor acceleration
Kawasaki vulcan 900 spark plug burned or gap maladjusted
Kawasaki vulcan 900 spark plug dirty, broken or gap maladjusted
Kawasaki vulcan 900 spark plug incorrect
Kawasaki vulcan 900 spark weak
Kawasaki vulcan 900 stick coil shorted or not in good contact
Kawasaki vulcan 900 stick coil trouble
Kawasaki vulcan 900 subthrottle sensor trouble
Kawasaki vulcan 900 subthrottle valve actuator trouble
Kawasaki vulcan 900 throttle body assy dust seal damage
Kawasaki vulcan 900 throttle body assy holder loose
Kawasaki vulcan 900 throttle valves will not fully open
Kawasaki vulcan 900 unstable (rough) idling
Kawasaki vulcan 900 unstable fuel pressure
Kawasaki vulcan 900 vacuum hose
Kawasaki vulcan 900 vehicle-down sensor trouble
Kawasaki vulcan 900 water or foreign matter in fuel Change fuel
Kawasaki vulcan 900 water temperature sensor trouble

The electrical system includes the battery, the charging system, the starters, and the charging system. It is also possible that the electrical system can fail due to a problem with the generator. A good place to start Kawasaki Vulcan 900 troubleshooting the electrical system is to check the engine parts. For example, it is possible that the electrical system can fail due to a problem with the generator. A good place to start troubleshooting the electrical system is to check the engine parts.

Possible Failure Types :

Strange Kawasaki Vulcan 900 engine noise.
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 fog from engine.
Strange Kawasaki Vulcan 900 engine noise.
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Vibrations and Rattling
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Loud Acceleration
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 rusty exhaust
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 blockages in exhaust pipe
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 wear and tear exhaust

Kawasaki Heavy Industries was started in 1878, as a producer of maritime equipment and vessels. Kawasaki began motorcycle manufacturing in the late 1960’s and today, their bikes are famous for being nearly bulletproof, and many of their models being friendly for new riders.

Check other Kawasaki fault codes.

Common abbreviations and their meanings below:

ABS: Anti-Lock Braking System
ACR: Automatic Compression Release
AFR: Air Fuel Ratio
AIS: Active Intake Solenoid
ATS: Air Temperature Sensor
BAS: Bank Angle Sensor
BCM: Body Control Module
CAN: Controller Area Network
CCM: Cruise Control Module
CKP: Crank Position Sensor
DLC: Datalink Connector
DTC: Diagnostic Trouble Codes
ECM: Electronic Control Module
ECT: Engine Coolant Temperature
ECU: Electronic Control Unit
EFI: Electronic Fuel Injection
EFP: Electronic Fuel Pump
ET: Engine Temperature sensor
FI: Fuel Injectors
FPR: Fuel Pressure Regulator
H-DSSS: Harley-Davidson® Smart Security System
HCU: Hydraulic Control Unit, ABS
HFSM: Hands Free Security Module
HO2S: Heated Oxygen Sensor
IAC: Idle Air Control actuator
IAT: Intake Air Temperature sensor
ICM: Ignition Control Module
IMAP: MAP + IAT in one unit
ISS: Ion Sensing System
JSS: Jiffy Stand Sensor
LHCM: Left Hand Control Module
MAP: Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor
MHR: Right Hand Control Module
RCM: Reverse Control Module
TCA: Throttle Control Actuator
TGS: Twist Grip Sensor
TMAP: Intake Air Temperature / Manifold Absolute Pressure equipment
TPS: Throttle Position Sensor
TSM / TSSM: (Turn Signal / Turn Signal Security Module)
VE: Volume Efficiency
VIN: Vehicle Identification Number
VSS: Vehicle Speed Sensor
WSS: Wheel Speed Sensor

These abbreviations, and the accompanying list of trouble codes, can be a great start when your Kawasaki check engine light comes on. As mentioned above, if you are not comfortable with electrical diagnostic work, a dealership or qualified technician can offer assistance. Please keep in mind that even though you have the ability to clear a DTC using the onboard diagnostic feature, you shouldn't clear the code prior to your service appointment. Let the technician view and clear the codes as they troubleshoot the issue.

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