Ktm diagnostics?
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2014 1190 adventure r
What is the best diagnostic lead to buy for diy?
Got a few faults i need to look at live values to investigate, and a repeated general failure that is doing my tits in.
I have replaced a few corroded connectors and chafed wires for charging problems horn and grips.
Brand new yuasa battery.
Repaired horn wiring and heated grips wiring which was older general fault messages, but it still pops up from time to time.
Occasionally i get a message saying frontbrak switch despite the brake light and abs functioning properly.
Today none of those happened but 5 times the throttle had a massive dead spot.
Usually in town there is around 5mm free play, dead spot, then you never use more than about 5-10mm of throttle while in a 20, even barely tickling the throttle you are passing every car. 5 times today i only had idle up until the throttle was about 50% open, then the bike started to respond. It was just dead, until half throttle then it started to pull as normal. Roll off the throttle and its back to normal 5mm free play before giving power.
It done it at random times, sometimes at lights, sometimes just while slowing down for traffic.
No abs or tc lights on even briefly. Did it in street and sport mode.
Tc was working as i could provoke it as usual.
Need to get to the bottom of this as it catches you out at awkward times.
I miss hondas.
What is the best diagnostic lead to buy for diy?
Got a few faults i need to look at live values to investigate, and a repeated general failure that is doing my tits in.
I have replaced a few corroded connectors and chafed wires for charging problems horn and grips.
Brand new yuasa battery.
Repaired horn wiring and heated grips wiring which was older general fault messages, but it still pops up from time to time.
Occasionally i get a message saying frontbrak switch despite the brake light and abs functioning properly.
Today none of those happened but 5 times the throttle had a massive dead spot.
Usually in town there is around 5mm free play, dead spot, then you never use more than about 5-10mm of throttle while in a 20, even barely tickling the throttle you are passing every car. 5 times today i only had idle up until the throttle was about 50% open, then the bike started to respond. It was just dead, until half throttle then it started to pull as normal. Roll off the throttle and its back to normal 5mm free play before giving power.
It done it at random times, sometimes at lights, sometimes just while slowing down for traffic.
No abs or tc lights on even briefly. Did it in street and sport mode.
Tc was working as i could provoke it as usual.
Need to get to the bottom of this as it catches you out at awkward times.
I miss hondas.
The GS-911 from HEX Code is generally considered the best dedicated tool for KTM diagnostics. While expensive, it can:
- Read/clear fault codes
- View live data streams
- Access KTM-specific systems
- Monitor throttle position sensor values
- Check for voltage drops across the CAN bus
The intermittent throttle response issue you're describing sounds like it could be:
- TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) calibration issues
- Dirty/failing TPS
- Wiring issues in the throttle by wire system
- CAN bus communication errors
The fact that it maintains idle and then suddenly works at 50% throttle suggests either a sensor problem or a wiring issue rather than a mechanical throttle body problem.
Also, while some generic OBD2 readers might give you basic info, the KTM-specific protocols in the GS-911 will be crucial for diagnosing the throttle by wire system properly.
- Read/clear fault codes
- View live data streams
- Access KTM-specific systems
- Monitor throttle position sensor values
- Check for voltage drops across the CAN bus
The intermittent throttle response issue you're describing sounds like it could be:
- TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) calibration issues
- Dirty/failing TPS
- Wiring issues in the throttle by wire system
- CAN bus communication errors
The fact that it maintains idle and then suddenly works at 50% throttle suggests either a sensor problem or a wiring issue rather than a mechanical throttle body problem.
Also, while some generic OBD2 readers might give you basic info, the KTM-specific protocols in the GS-911 will be crucial for diagnosing the throttle by wire system properly.
paddy1970 said:
The GS-911 from HEX Code is generally considered the best dedicated tool for KTM diagnostics. While expensive, it can:
- Read/clear fault codes
- View live data streams
- Access KTM-specific systems
- Monitor throttle position sensor values
- Check for voltage drops across the CAN bus
The intermittent throttle response issue you're describing sounds like it could be:
- TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) calibration issues
- Dirty/failing TPS
- Wiring issues in the throttle by wire system
- CAN bus communication errors
The fact that it maintains idle and then suddenly works at 50% throttle suggests either a sensor problem or a wiring issue rather than a mechanical throttle body problem.
Also, while some generic OBD2 readers might give you basic info, the KTM-specific protocols in the GS-911 will be crucial for diagnosing the throttle by wire system properly.
Nothing on the gs 911 website says it is compatible with a ktm 1190- Read/clear fault codes
- View live data streams
- Access KTM-specific systems
- Monitor throttle position sensor values
- Check for voltage drops across the CAN bus
The intermittent throttle response issue you're describing sounds like it could be:
- TPS (Throttle Position Sensor) calibration issues
- Dirty/failing TPS
- Wiring issues in the throttle by wire system
- CAN bus communication errors
The fact that it maintains idle and then suddenly works at 50% throttle suggests either a sensor problem or a wiring issue rather than a mechanical throttle body problem.
Also, while some generic OBD2 readers might give you basic info, the KTM-specific protocols in the GS-911 will be crucial for diagnosing the throttle by wire system properly.
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