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• Make sure that the engine is completely cool before checking the intake air temperature sensor.
• Before troubleshooting, disconnect the starter motor lead from the starter relay. 5 Defective coolant tempera-
ture sensor.Execute the diagnostic mode. 
(Code No. 06)
When engine is cold:
Displayed temperature is 
close to the ambient temper-
ature.
The displayed temperature is 
not close to the ambient tem-
perature. ï‚® Check the cool-
ant temperature sensor.
Replace if defective.
Refer to “CHECKING THE 
COOLANT TEMPERATURE 
SENSOR” on page 9-78.Push the start switch.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 6.
6 Malfunction in ECU. Replace the ECU.
Fault code No. 22
Item Intake air temperature sensor: open or short circuit detected.
Fail-safe systemAble to start engine
Able to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.05
Diagnostic tool displayDisplays the intake air temperature.
ProcedureCompare the actually measured intake air temperature with the 
Yamaha diagnostic tool display value.
ItemProbable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobConfirmation of service 
completion
1 Connection of intake air tem-
perature sensor coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and 
check the pins (bent or bro-
ken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).Improperly connected ï‚® 
Connect the coupler securely 
or repair/replace the wire har-
ness.Push the start switch.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 2.
2 Connection of wire harness 
ECU coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and 
check the pins (bent or bro-
ken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).Improperly connected ï‚® 
Connect the coupler securely 
or repair/replace the wire har-
ness.Push the start switch.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 3. Fault code No. 21
Item Coolant temperature sensor: open or short circuit detected. 
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Before troubleshooting, disconnect the starter motor lead from the starter relay. 3 Wire harness continuity. Open or short circuit ï‚® Re-
place the wire harness.
Between intake air tempera-
ture sensor coupler and ECU 
coupler.
black/blue–black/blue
brown/white–brown/whitePush the start switch.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 4.
4 Installed condition of intake 
air temperature sensor.
Check for looseness or 
pinching.Improperly installed sensor 
ï‚® Reinstall or replace the 
sensor.Push the start switch.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 5.
5 Defective intake air tempera-
ture sensor.Execute the diagnostic mode. 
(Code No. 05)
When engine is cold:
Displayed temperature is 
close to the ambient temper-
ature.
The displayed temperature is 
not close to the ambient tem-
perature. ï‚® Check the intake 
air temperature sensor.
Replace if defective.
Refer to “CHECKING THE 
INTAKE AIR TEMPERA-
TURE SENSOR” on page 9-
80.Push the start switch.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 6.
6 Malfunction in ECU. Replace the ECU.
Fault code No. 30
Item Latch up detected.
Fail-safe systemUnable to start engine
Unable to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.08
Diagnostic tool displayLean angle sensor output voltage
• 0.4–1.4 (upright)
• 3.7–4.4 (overturned)
ProcedureRemove the lean angle sensor and incline it more than 45 degrees.
ItemProbable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobConfirmation of service 
completion
1 The vehicle has overturned. Raise the vehicle upright. Push the start switch.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 2. Fault code No. 22
Item Intake air temperature sensor: open or short circuit detected. 
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2 Installed condition of lean an-
gle sensor.Check the installed direction 
and condition of the sensor.Push the start switch.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 3.
3 Defective lean angle sensor. Execute the diagnostic mode. 
(Code No. 08)
Replace if defective.
Refer to “CHECKING THE 
LEAN ANGLE SENSOR” on 
page 9-75.Push the start switch.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 4.
4 Malfunction in ECU. Replace the ECU.
Fault code No. 33
ItemIgnition coil: open or short circuit detected in the primary lead 
of the ignition coil.
Fail-safe systemUnable to start engine
Unable to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.30
ActuationActuates the ignition coil five times at one-second intervals.
The engine trouble warning light and the “WARNING” on the 
Yamaha diagnostic tool screen come on each time the ignition coil 
is actuated.
ProcedureCheck that a spark is generated five times.
• Connect an ignition checker.
ItemProbable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobConfirmation of service 
completion
1 Connection of ignition coil 
coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and 
check the pins (bent or bro-
ken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).Improperly connected ï‚® 
Connect the coupler securely 
or repair/replace the wire har-
ness.Start the engine and let it idle 
for approximately 5 seconds.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 2.
2 Connection of wire harness 
ECU coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and 
check the pins (bent or bro-
ken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).Improperly connected ï‚® 
Connect the coupler securely 
or repair/replace the wire har-
ness.Start the engine and let it idle 
for approximately 5 seconds.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 3. Fault code No. 30
Item Latch up detected. 
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3 Connection of sub wire har-
ness coupler.Check the lock-
ing condition of the 
coupler.Disconnect the cou-
pler and check the pins (bent 
or broken terminals and lock-
ing condition of the pins).Improperly connected ï‚® 
Connect the coupler secure-
lyor repair/replace the sub 
wire harness.Start the engine and let it idle 
for approximately 5 seconds.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 4.
4 Wire harness continuity. Open or short circuit ï‚® Re-
place the wire harness.
Between ignition coil coupler 
and ECU coupler.
orange–orangeStart the engine and let it idle 
for approximately 5 seconds.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 5.
5 Installed condition of ignition 
coil.
Check for looseness or 
pinching.Improperly installed sensor 
ï‚® Reinstall or replace the 
sensor.Start the engine and let it idle 
for approximately 5 seconds.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 6.
6 Defective ignition coil. (test 
the primary coils for continu-
ity)Check the ignition coil.
Replace if defective.
Refer to “CHECKING THE 
IGNITION COIL” on page 9-
74.Start the engine and let it idle 
for approximately 5 seconds.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 7.
7 Malfunction in ECU. Execute the diagnostic mode 
(diagnostic code No. 30).
No spark ï‚® Replace the 
ECU. Fault code No. 33
ItemIgnition coil: open or short circuit detected in the primary lead 
of the ignition coil. 
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Disconnect the fuel pump coupler when this diagnostic tool is used.
Fault code No. 39
Item Injector: open or short circuit detected.
Fail-safe systemUnable to start engine
Unable to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.36
ActuationActuates injector five times at one-second intervals.
The engine trouble warning light and the “WARNING” on the 
Yamaha diagnostic tool screen come on each time the injector is 
actuated.
ProcedureCheck that injector is actuated five times by listening for the oper-
ating sound.
ItemProbable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobConfirmation of service 
completion
1 Connection of injector cou-
pler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and 
check the pins (bent or bro-
ken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).Improperly connected ï‚® 
Connect the coupler securely 
or repair/replace the wire har-
ness.Execute the diagnostic mode 
(Code No. 36).
No operating sound ï‚® Go to 
item 2.
Operating sound ï‚® Go to 
item 6.
2 Defective injector. Measure the fuel injector re-
sistance.
Replace if out of specifica-
tion.
Refer to “CHECKING THE 
FUEL INJECTOR” on page 9-
81.Execute the diagnostic mode 
(Code No. 36).
No operating sound ï‚® Go to 
item 3.
Operating sound ï‚® Go to 
item 6.
3 Connection of wire harness 
ECU coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and 
check the pins (bent or bro-
ken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).Improperly connected ï‚® 
Connect the coupler securely 
or repair/replace the wire har-
ness.Execute the diagnostic mode 
(Code No. 36).
No operating sound ï‚® Go to 
item 4.
Operating sound ï‚® Go to 
item 6.
4 Wire harness continuity. Open or short circuit ï‚® Re-
place the wire harness.
Between injector coupler and 
ECU coupler.
red/black–red/black
red–red/blueExecute the diagnostic mode 
(Code No. 36).
No operating sound ï‚® Go to 
item 5.
Operating sound ï‚® Go to 
item 6.
5 Malfunction in ECU. Replace the ECU. —
6 Delete the fault code. — Start the engine and let it idle 
for approximately 5 seconds.
Check that the fault code 
number is not displayed. 
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Before troubleshooting, disconnect the starter motor lead from the starter relay.
Fault code No. 41
Item Lean angle sensor: open or short circuit detected.
Fail-safe systemUnable to start engine
Able to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.08
Diagnostic tool displayLean angle sensor output voltage
• 0.4–1.4 (upright)
• 3.7–4.4 (overturned)
ProcedureRemove the lean angle sensor and incline it more than 45 degrees.
ItemProbable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobConfirmation of service 
completion
1 Connection of lean angle 
sensor coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and 
check the pins (bent or bro-
ken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).Improperly connected ï‚® 
Connect the coupler securely 
or repair/replace the wire har-
ness.Push the start switch.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 2.
2 Connection of wire harness 
ECU coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and 
check the pins (bent or bro-
ken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).Improperly connected ï‚® 
Connect the coupler securely 
or repair/replace the wire har-
ness.Push the start switch.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 3.
3 Wire harness continuity. Open or short circuit ï‚® Re-
place the wire harness.
Between lean angle sensor 
coupler and ECU coupler.
blue–blue
yellow/green–yellow/green
black/blue–black/bluePush the start switch.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 4.
4 Defective lean angle sensor. Execute the diagnostic mode. 
(Code No. 08)
Replace if defective.
Refer to “CHECKING THE 
LEAN ANGLE SENSOR” on 
page 9-75.Push the start switch.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 5.
5 Malfunction in ECU. Replace the ECU. 
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Fault code No. 43
ItemFuel system voltage: incorrect voltage supplied to the fuel in-
jector and fuel pump.
Fail-safe systemAble to start engine
Able to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.09
Diagnostic tool displayFuel system voltage
Approximately 12.0 (V)
ProcedureDisconnect the main relay, and push the start switch or push down 
the kickstarter lever.
ItemProbable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobConfirmation of service 
completion
1 Connection of main relay 
coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and 
check the pins (bent or bro-
ken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).Improperly connected ï‚® 
Connect the coupler securely 
or repair/replace the wire har-
ness.Start the engine and let it idle 
for approximately 5 seconds.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 2.
2 Connection of wire harness 
ECU coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and 
check the pins (bent or bro-
ken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).Improperly connected ï‚® 
Connect the coupler securely 
or repair/replace the wire har-
ness.Start the engine and let it idle 
for approximately 5 seconds.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 3.
3 Wire harness continuity. Open or short circuit ï‚® Re-
place the wire harness.
Between battery terminal and 
ECU coupler.
red-red
red-red/white
Between main relay coupler 
and ECU coupler.
brown-brown
blue/red-blue/redStart the engine and let it idle 
for approximately 5 seconds.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 4.
4 Defective main relay. No operating sound ï‚® Re-
place the main relay.Start the engine and let it idle 
for approximately 5 seconds.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 5.
5 Defective  main  relay. Execute the diagnostic mode. 
(Code No. 09)
Fuel system voltage is below 
3 V ï‚® Replace the main re-
lay.Start the engine and let it idle 
for approximately 5 seconds.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 6.
6 Malfunction in ECU. Replace the ECU. 
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Before troubleshooting, disconnect the starter motor lead from the starter relay.
Fault code No. 44
ItemEEPROM fault code number: an error is detected while read-
ing or writing on EEPROM.
Fail-safe systemAble/Unable to start engine
Able/Unable to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.60
Diagnostic tool displayEEPROM fault code display
• 00: No fault
• 01: CO adjustment value
• 07: Setting tool adjustment values 0–8 for fuel injection amount or 
ignition timing
Procedure—
ItemProbable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobConfirmation of service 
completion
1 Locate the malfunction Execute the diagnostic mode 
(Code No. 60).
00: Go to item 4.
01: Go to item 2.
07: Go to item 3.—
2 “01” is indicated in Diagnostic 
mode (Code No. 60) EEP-
ROM data error for adjust-
ment of CO concentrationChange the CO concentra-
tion, and rewrite in EEPROM.
After this adjustment, push 
the engine stop switch, then 
push the start switch.
Memory not recovered ï‚® Re-
place the ECU.Push the start switch.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Repeat the proce-
dure in item 1. If the same 
number is indicated, perform 
the procedure in item 4.
3 “07” is indicated in Diagnostic 
mode (Code No. 60) EEP-
ROM data error for setting 
tool adjustment values for 
fuel injection amount or igni-
tion timing.Erase the setting map in the 
diagnostic mode (diagnostic 
code No. 65).Push the start switch.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Repeat the proce-
dure in item 1. If the same 
number is indicated, perform 
the procedure in item 4.
4 Malfunction in ECU. Replace the ECU. 
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Fault code No. 46
Item Charging voltage is abnormal.
Fail-safe systemAble/Unable to start engine
Able/Unable to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.—
Diagnostic tool display—
Procedure—
ItemProbable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobConfirmation of service 
completion
1 Connection of wire harness 
ECU coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and 
check the pins (bent or bro-
ken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).Improperly connected ï‚® 
Connect the coupler securely 
or repair/replace the wire har-
ness.Start the engine and let it idle 
for approximately 5 seconds.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 2.
2 Wire harness continuity. Open or short circuit ï‚®Re-
place the wire harness.
Between rectifier/regulator 
coupler and ECU coupler.
red–red
Between battery terminal and 
ECU coupler.
red–redStart the engine and let it idle 
for approximately 5 seconds.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 3.
3 Defective AC magneto. Check the AC magneto.
Refer to “CHARGING SYS-
TEM” on page 9-12.
Defective AC magneto ï‚® Re-
place.Start the engine and let it idle 
for approximately 5 seconds.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 4.
4 Malfunction in ECU. Replace the ECU. 
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Before troubleshooting, disconnect the starter motor lead from the starter relay.
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Before troubleshooting, disconnect the starter motor lead from the starter relay. Fault code No. 50
ItemFaulty ECU memory. (When this malfunction is detected in the 
ECU, the fault code number might not appear on the meter.)
Fail-safe systemUnable to start engine
Unable to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.—
Diagnostic tool display—
Procedure—
ItemProbable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobConfirmation of service 
completion
1 Malfunction in ECU. Replace the ECU. Push the start switch.
Check that the fault code 
number is not displayed.
Fault code No. waiting for connection
Item No communication signal is received from the ECU.
Fail-safe systemAble to start engine (Unable when ECU is malfunctioning)
Able to drive vehicle (Unable when ECU is malfunctioning)
Diagnostic code No.—
Diagnostic tool display—
Procedure—
ItemProbable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobConfirmation of service 
completion
1 Connection of Yamaha diag-
nostic tool coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and 
check the pins (bent or bro-
ken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).Improperly connected ï‚® 
Connect the coupler securely 
or repair/replace the wire har-
ness.Push the start switch.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 2.
2 Connection of wire harness 
ECU coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and 
check the pins (bent or bro-
ken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).Improperly connected ï‚® 
Connect the coupler securely 
or repair/replace the wire har-
ness.Push the start switch.
Fault code number is not dis-
played ï‚® Service is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played ï‚® Go to item 3.