YAMAHA YZ450F 2014 Owners Manual
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FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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Make sure that the machine is completely cold before checking the intake air temperature sensor.
Fault code22
SymptomIntake 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.
Or-
der
Probable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobReinstatement method
1Connection of intake air tem-
perature sensor coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and 
check the pins (for bent or 
broken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).
Improperly connected  
Connect the coupler secure
-
ly, or repair/replace the wire 
harness.
Turn “ON” the switch on the 
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
2Connection of wire harness 
ECU coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and 
check the pins (for bent or 
broken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).
Improperly connected  
Connect the coupler secure
-
ly, or repair/replace the wire 
harness.
Turn “ON” the switch on the 
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
3Wire harness continuity.Open or short circuit  Re-
place the wire harness.
Between intake air tempera-
ture sensor coupler and ECU 
coupler.
brown/white–brown/white
black/blue–black/blue
Turn “ON” the switch on the 
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
4Mounted condition of intake 
air temperature sensor.
Check for looseness or 
pinching.
Check the mounted condition 
for correctness.
Improperly mounted sensor 
 Remount or replace the 
sensor.Turn “ON” the switch on the 
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
5Defective intake air tempera-
ture sensor.
Execute the diagnostic mode. 
(Code No. 05)
When the machine is cold, 
displayed temperature is 
close to the ambient temper
-
ature.
Improper display  Replace 
the intake air temperature 
sensor.
Turn “ON” the switch on the 
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
6Faulty ECUReplace the ECU. 
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Fault code30
SymptomThe vehicle has overturned.
Fail-safe systemAble to start engine
Unable to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.08
Diagnostic tool displayDisplays the lean angle sensor output voltage.
• 1.0 V (upright)
• 4.0 V (overturned)
ProcedureRemove the ECU, and incline it 45° or more.
Or-
der
Probable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobReinstatement method
1The vehicle has overturned.Raise the vehicle upright.Turn “ON” the switch on the 
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
2Mounted condition of ECU.
Check for looseness or 
pinching.
Check the mounted condition 
for correctness.
Improperly mounted ECU  
Remount the ECU.Turn “ON” the switch on the 
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
3Faulty ECUExecute the diagnostic mode. 
(Code No. 08)
When the vehicle is upright: 
1.0 V
When the vehicle is over-
turned: 4.0 V
Improper display  Replace 
the ECU. 
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Fault code33
SymptomIgnition 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.
“WARNING” on the Yamaha diagnostic tool blinks five times when-
ever the ignition coil is actuated.
ProcedureCheck that a spark is generated five times.
• Connect an ignition checker.
Or-
der
Probable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobReinstatement method
1Connection of ignition coil 
coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and 
check the pins (for bent or 
broken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).
Improperly connected  
Connect the coupler secure
-
ly, or repair/replace the wire 
harness.
After starting the engine, idle 
this and wait about 5 sec
-
onds.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
2Connection of wire harness 
ECU coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and 
check the pins (for bent or 
broken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).
Improperly connected  
Connect the coupler secure
-
ly, or repair/replace the wire 
harness.
After starting the engine, idle 
this and wait about 5 sec
-
onds.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
3Wire harness continuity.Open or short circuit  Re-
place the wire harness.
Between ignition coil coupler 
and ECU coupler.
orange–orange
After starting the engine, idle 
this and wait about 5 sec
-
onds.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
4Mounted condition of ignition 
coil.
Check for looseness or 
pinching.
Check the mounted condition 
for correctness.
Improperly mounted ignition 
coil  Remount or replace 
the ignition coil.After starting the engine, idle 
this and wait about 5 sec
-
onds.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
5Defective ignition coil (test 
the primary coils for continu
-
ity).
Check the primary resistance 
of the ignition coil.
“CHECKING THE IGNITION 
COIL” on page 8-41.
After starting the engine, idle 
this and wait about 5 sec
-
onds.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order. 
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TIP
Disconnect the fuel pump coupler when this diagnostic tool is used.
6Faulty ECUExecute the diagnostic mode. 
(Code No. 30)
No spark  Replace the 
ECU.
Fault code39
SymptomInjector: 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.
“WARNING” on the Yamaha diagnostic tool blinks five times when 
the injector is actuated.
ProcedureCheck that injector is actuated five times by listening for the oper-
ating sound.
Or-
der
Probable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobReinstatement method
1Connection of injector cou-
pler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and 
check the pins (for bent or 
broken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).
Improperly connected  
Connect the coupler secure
-
ly, or repair/replace the wire 
harness.
After starting the engine, idle 
this and wait about 5 sec
-
onds.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
2Defective injector.Check the injector.
“CHECKING THE FUEL IN-
JECTOR” on page 8-47.
After starting the engine, idle 
this and wait about 5 sec
-
onds.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
3Connection of wire harness 
ECU coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and 
check the pins (for bent or 
broken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).
Improperly connected  
Connect the coupler secure
-
ly, or repair/replace the wire 
harness.
After starting the engine, idle 
this and wait about 5 sec
-
onds.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
Fault code 33
SymptomIgnition coil: open or short circuit detected in the primary lead 
of the ignition coil. 
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4Connection of sub wire har-
ness coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and 
check the pins (for bent or 
broken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).
Improperly connected  
Connect the coupler secure
-
ly, or repair/replace the sub-
wire harness.
After starting the engine, idle 
this and wait about 5 sec
-
onds.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
5Wire harness continuity.Open or short circuit  Re-
place the wire harness.
Between injector coupler and 
ECU coupler.
red/black–red/black
Between injector coupler and 
rectifier/regulator coupler
red/red
After starting the engine, idle 
this and wait about 5 sec
-
onds.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
6Faulty ECUReplace the ECU.
Fault code41
SymptomECU: built-in lean angle sensor malfunction
Fail-safe systemUnable to start engine
Able to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.08
Diagnostic tool displayDisplays the lean angle sensor output voltage.
• 1.0 V (upright)
• 4.0 V (overturned)
ProcedureRemove the ECU, and incline it 45° or more.
Or-
der
Probable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobReinstatement method
1Faulty ECUReplace the ECU.
Fault code 39
Symptom Injector: open or short circuit detected. 
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Fault code44
SymptomEEPROM fault code No.: an error is detected while reading or 
writing on EEPROM.
Fail-safe systemAble/Unable to start engine
Able/Unable to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.60
Diagnostic tool displayDisplays the location of the abnormal portion of the EEPROM data.
• 00: No fault
• 01: CO adjustment valve
• 07: Power Tuner injection correction setting 0–8, or Power Tuner 
ignition timing correction setting 0–8
Procedure—
Or-
der
Probable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobReinstatement method
1Identification of malfunction-
ing point.
Execute the diagnostic mode. 
(Code No. 60)
00: Perform a checkup in or-
der 4.
01: Perform a checkup in or-
der 2.
07: Perform a checkup in or-
der 3.
2“01” is indicated in Diagnostic 
mode (Code No. 60). EEP-
ROM data error for adjust
-
ment of CO concentration.
Change the CO concentra-
tion, and rewrite in EEPROM.
After this adjustment, turn 
OFF the switch on the FI di
-
agnostic tool sub-lead, and 
turn it ON again.
Memory not recovered  Re-
place the ECU.
Turn “ON” the switch on the 
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played  Repeat the proce-
dure in order 1. If the same 
number is indicated, perform 
the procedure in order 3.
3“07” is indicated in Diagnostic 
mode (Code No. 60). EE
-
PROM data error for setting 
tool adjustment values for 
fuel injection amount or igni
-
tion timing.
Erase the setting map in the 
diagnostic mode.
(Code No. 65)
Turn “ON” the switch on the 
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played  Repeat the proce-
dure in order 1. If the same 
number is indicated, perform 
the procedure in order 4.
4Faulty ECUReplace the ECU. 
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Fault code46
Symptom
Vehicle system power supply: normal voltage is not supplied 
to the ECU.
Fail-safe systemAble/Unable to start engine
Able/Unable to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.—
Diagnostic tool display—
Procedure—
Or-
der
Probable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobReinstatement method
1Connection of wire harness 
ECU coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and 
check the pins (for bent or 
broken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).
Improperly connected  
Connect the coupler secure
-
ly, or repair/replace the wire 
harness.
After starting the engine, idle 
this, turn “OFF” the switch on 
the FI diagnostic tool sub-
lead, and wait about 5 sec
-
onds or more.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
2Wire harness continuity.Open or short circuit  Re-
place the wire harness.
Between rectifier/regulator 
and ECU coupler
red–red
Between condenser and 
ECU coupler
red–red
After starting the engine, idle 
this, turn “OFF” the switch on 
the FI diagnostic tool sub-
lead, and wait about 5 sec
-
onds or more.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
3Faulty AC magnetoCheck the AC magneto.
“CHECKING THE AC MAG-
NETO” on page 5-60.
After starting the engine, idle 
this, turn “OFF” the switch on 
the FI diagnostic tool sub-
lead, and wait about 5 sec
-
onds or more.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
4Faulty ECUReplace the ECU. 
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Fault code50
SymptomECU: faulty ECU memory
Fail-safe systemUnable to start engine
Unable to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.—
Diagnostic tool display—
Procedure—
Or-
der
Probable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobReinstatement method
1Faulty ECUReplace the ECU.Turn “ON” the switch on the 
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Check that the fault code 
number is not displayed.
Fault codeWaiting for connection
SymptomNo 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—
Or-
der
Probable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobReinstatement method
1Connection of Yamaha diag-
nostic tool coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and 
check the pins (for bent or 
broken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).
Improperly connected  
Connect the coupler secure
-
ly, or repair/replace the wire 
harness.
Turn “ON” the switch on the 
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
2Connection of wire harness 
ECU coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and 
check the pins (for bent or 
broken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).
Improperly connected  
Connect the coupler secure
-
ly, or repair/replace the wire 
harness.
Turn “ON” the switch on the 
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
3Wire harness continuity.Open or short circuit  Re-
place the wire harness.
light green–light green
Turn “ON” the switch on the 
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order. 
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4Yamaha diagnostic tool mal-
function
Replace the Yamaha diag-
nostic tool.
Turn “ON” the switch on the 
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
5Faulty ECUReplace the ECU.
Fault codeEr-2
SymptomSignals from the ECU cannot be received within the specified 
period of time.
Fail-safe systemAble to start engine
Able to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.—
Diagnostic tool display—
Procedure—
Or-
der
Probable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobReinstatement method
1Connection of Yamaha diag-
nostic tool coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and 
check the pins (for bent or 
broken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).
Improperly connected  
Connect the coupler secure
-
ly, or repair/replace the wire 
harness.
Turn “ON” the switch on the 
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
2Connection of wire harness 
ECU coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and 
check the pins (for bent or 
broken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).
Improperly connected  
Connect the coupler secure
-
ly, or repair/replace the wire 
harness.
Turn “ON” the switch on the 
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
3Wire harness continuity.Open or short circuit  Re-
place the wire harness.
light green–light green
Turn “ON” the switch on the 
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
4Yamaha diagnostic tool mal-
function
Replace the Yamaha diag-
nostic tool.
Turn “ON” the switch on the 
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
5Faulty ECUReplace the ECU.
Fault code Waiting for connection
Symptom No communication signal is received from the ECU. 
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Fault codeEr-3
SymptomData from the ECU cannot be received correctly.
Fail-safe systemAble to start engine
Able to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.—
Diagnostic tool display—
Procedure—
Or-
der
Probable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobReinstatement method
1Connection of Yamaha diag-
nostic tool coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and 
check the pins (for bent or 
broken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).
Improperly connected  
Connect the coupler secure
-
ly, or repair/replace the wire 
harness.
Turn “ON” the switch on the 
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
2Connection of wire harness 
ECU coupler.
Check the locking condition 
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and 
check the pins (for bent or 
broken terminals and locking 
condition of the pins).
Improperly connected  
Connect the coupler secure
-
ly, or repair/replace the wire 
harness.
Turn “ON” the switch on the 
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
3Wire harness continuity.Open or short circuit  Re-
place the wire harness.
light green–light green
Turn “ON” the switch on the 
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
4Yamaha diagnostic tool mal-
function
Replace the Yamaha diag-
nostic tool.
Turn “ON” the switch on the 
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed  
Go to next order.
5Faulty ECUReplace the ECU.