KTM Fault Codes

This KTM manual provides the information required for normal servicing.

KTM Motorcycle Engine Fault Codes :

Code	Description
Constant	Tilt Sensor - input signal too high
Constant	Tilt Sensor - input signal too low
2	Crankshaft speed sensor - synchronization faulty
2	Crankshaft speed sensor - signal implausible
2	Crankshaft speed sensor - signal irregular
2	Crankshaft speed sensor - no signal
6	Throttle valve position sensor circuit A - adaption failed
6	Throttle valve position sensor circuit A - input signal too low
6	Throttle valve position sensor circuit A - input signal too high
9	Crankcase pressure sensor - short circuit to ground
9	Crankcase pressure sensor - open / short to plus
9	Ambient air pressure sensor - short circuit to ground
9	Ambient air pressure sensor - open / short circuit to plus
12	Coolant temperature sensor - input signal too low
12	Coolant temperature sensor - input signal too high
13	Intake air temperature sensor - input signal too low
13	Intake air temperature sensor - input signal too high
14	Crankcae pressure sensor - difference too high between sensor and engine ECU
21	Battery voltage - input voltage too low
21	Battery voltage - input voltage too high
33	Injection valve 0, cylinder 1- input signal too low
33	Injection valve 0, cylinder 1- input signal too high
34	Injection valve 1, cylinder 1- input signal too low
34	Injection valve 1, cylinder 1- input signal too high
37	Ignition coil - circuit fault
41	Fuel pump - short circuit to ground / open circuit
41	Fuel pump - open circuit / short circuit to plus
42	Oil pump - input signal too low
42	Oil pump - signal too high

KTM Flash Codes :

Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
02 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 2x short
Error level condition Crankshaft position sensor - measurement range or power problem
Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
06 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 6x short
Error level condition Throttle position sensor circuit A - input signal too low
Throttle position sensor circuit A - input signal too high
Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
09 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 9x short
Error level condition Manifold absolute pressure sensor - input signal too low
Manifold absolute pressure sensor - input signal too high
Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
11 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 1x long, 1x short
Error level condition Idle control - engine speed below target value
Idle control - engine speed above target value
Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
12 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 1x long, 2x short
Error level condition Engine coolant temperature sensor - input signal too low
Engine coolant temperature sensor - input signal too high
22 FLASH CODE 173
Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
13 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 1x long, 3x short
Error level condition Intake air temperature sensor - input signal too low
Intake air temperature sensor - input signal too high
Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
14 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 1x long, 4x short
Error level condition Fuel tank sensor - circuit fault
Fuel tank sensor - short circuit to ground
Fuel tank sensor - short circuit to plus
Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
15 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 1x long, 5x short
Error level condition Rollover sensor - plausibility
Rollover sensor - circuit fault
Rollover sensor - short circuit to ground
Rollover sensor - short circuit to plus
Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
16 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 1x long, 6x short
Error level condition Radiator fan motor - circuit fault
Radiator fan motor - input signal too low
Radiator fan motor - input signal too high
22 FLASH CODE 174
Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
17 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 1x long, 7x short
Error level condition Lambda sensor - circuit fault
Lambda sensor - input signal too low
Lambda sensor - input signal too high
Lambda sensor - no function
Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
18 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 1x long, 8x short
Error level condition Engine diagnosis warning lamp (MIL) - circuit fault
Engine diagnosis warning lamp (MIL) - short circuit to ground
Engine diagnosis warning lamp (MIL) - short circuit to plus
Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
19 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 1x long, 9x short
Error level condition Fuel pump lamp - circuit fault
Low fuel warning lamp - input signal too low
Low fuel warning lamp - input signal too high
Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
21 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 2x long, 1x short
Error level condition Engine control relay - switch-off delay
22 FLASH CODE 175
Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
22 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 2x long, 2x short
Error level condition Engine speed signal - circuit fault
Engine speed signal - input signal too low
Engine speed signal - input signal too high
Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
23 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 2x long, 3x short
Error level condition Travel speed sensor - measurement range or power problem
Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
24 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 2x long, 4x short
Error level condition System voltage - too low
System voltage - too high
System voltage - implausible value
Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
25 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 2x long, 5x short
Error level condition Side stand switch - plausibility
Side stand switch - circuit fault
Side stand switch - short circuit to ground
Side stand switch - short circuit to plus
22 FLASH CODE 176
Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
26 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 2x long, 6x short
Error level condition Sensor A reference voltage - input signal too low
Sensor A reference voltage - input signal too high
Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
27 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 2x long, 7x short
Error level condition Sensor B reference voltage - input signal too low
Sensor B reference voltage - input signal too high
Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
33 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 3x long, 3x short
Error level condition Injector - circuit fault
Injector - input signal too low
Injector - input signal too high
Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
41 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 4x long, 1x short
Error level condition Fuel pump relay - circuit fault
Fuel pump relay - input signal too low
Fuel pump relay - input signal too high
22 FLASH CODE 177
Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
45 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 4x long, 5x short
Error level condition Lambda sensor heater - circuit fault
Lambda sensor heater - short circuit to ground or open circuit
Lambda sensor heater - input signal too high
Blink code of FI warning
lamp (MIL)
49 FI warning lamp (MIL) flashes 4x long, 9x short
Error level condition Idle control - input signal too low
Idle control - input signal too high
Idle control - circuit fault

Through a very complicated series of events, the informal company started in Mattighofen, Austria in 1934 became KTM AG in 1992. KTM is now one of the largest European producers of motorcycles, and are world-famous for their nearly indestructible off-road and adventure bikes.

KTM Models With Service Repair Manuals:

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 KTM 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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