lock YAMAHA YZ450F 2014 Workshop Manual

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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Fault code12
SymptomCrankshaft position sensor: no normal signals are received
from the crankshaft position sensor.
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
1Connection of crankshaft po-
sition 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.
Crank the engine.
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.
Crank the engine.
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 the crankshaft posi-
tion sensor coupler and ECU
coupler.
gray–gray
black/blue–black/blue
Crank the engine.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
4Mounted condition of crank-
shaft position sensor.
Check for looseness or
pinching.
Check the gap between the
crankshaft position sensor
and the pickup rotor.
Improperly mounted sensor
 Remount or replace the
sensor.
“AC MAGNETO” on
page 5-59.
Crank the engine.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
5Defective crankshaft position
sensor.Check the crankshaft position
sensor.
“CHECKING THE CRANK-
SHAFT POSITION SEN-
SOR” on page 8-42.
Crank the engine.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
6Faulty ECUReplace the ECU.

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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TIP
If fault code Nos. 13 and 14 are both displayed, perform checkup and repair jobs for fault code No.
13 first.
Fault code13
SymptomIntake air pressure sensor: open or short circuit detected.
Fail-safe systemAble to start engine
Able to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.03
Diagnostic tool displayDisplays the intake air pressure.
ProcedureThe atmospheric pressure is displayed on the Yamaha diagnostic
tool.
Or-
der
Probable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobReinstatement method
1Connection of intake air pres-
sure 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.
3Connection 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.
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.
4Wire harness continuity.Open or short circuit  Re-
place the wire harness.
Between intake air pressure
sensor coupler and ECU cou
-
pler.
pink/black–pink/black
blue–blue
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.
5Mounted condition of intake
air pressure sensor.
Check for looseness or
pinching.
Check the mounted position
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.

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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2Defective intake air pressure
sensor.Execute the diagnostic mode.
(Code No. 03)
Atmospheric pressure at the
current altitude and weather
conditions is indicated.
0 m above sea level: About
101 kPa
1000 m above sea level:
About 90 kPa
2000 m above sea level:
About 80 kPa
3000 m above sea level:
About 70 kPa
Fault code15
SymptomThrottle position sensor: open or short circuit detected.
Fail-safe systemAble to start engine
Able to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.01
Diagnostic tool displayDisplays the throttle angle.
• 11–14 (throttle in fully closed position)
• 109–116 (throttle in fully opened position)
ProcedureCheck with throttle valves fully closed.
Check with throttle valves fully opened.
Or-
der
Probable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobReinstatement method
1Connection of throttle posi-
tion 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.
Fault code 14
SymptomIntake air pressure sensor: hose system malfunction (clogged
or detached hose)

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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3Connection 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.
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.
4Wire harness continuity.Open or short circuit  Re-
place the wire harness.
Between throttle position
sensor coupler and ECU cou
-
pler.
yellow–yellow
blue–blue
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.
5Mounted condition of throttle
position sensor.
Check for looseness or
pinching.
Check the mounted condition
for correctness.
Improperly mounted sensor
 Remount or replace the
sensor.
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE
THROTTLE POSITION SEN-
SOR” on page 7-9.
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.
6Applied voltage of throttle po-
sition sensor lead.
Check the applied voltage.
(black/blue–blue)
Refer to “CHECKING THE
THROTTLE POSITION SEN-
SOR” on page 8-44.
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.
Location of discon-
nected lead
Output
voltage
Disconnected
ground lead5V
Disconnected out-
put lead
0V
Disconnected
power supply lead0V
7Defective throttle position
sensor.Execute the diagnostic mode.
(Code No. 1)
When the throttle is fully
closed, 11–14 displays.
When the throttle is fully
opened, 109–116 displays.
Incorrect display range 
Replace the throttle position
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.
8Faulty ECUReplace the ECU.
Fault code 15
Symptom Throttle position sensor: open or short circuit detected.

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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TIP
Make sure that the machine is completely cold before checking the coolant temperature sensor.
Fault code21
SymptomCoolant temperature sensor: open or short circuit detected.
Fail-safe systemAble to start engine
Able to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.06
Diagnostic tool displayDisplays the coolant temperature.
ProcedureCompare the actually measured coolant temperature with the
Yamaha diagnostic tool display value.
Or-
der
Probable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance jobReinstatement method
1Connection of coolant 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 coolant temperature
sensor coupler and ECU cou
-
pler.
green/white–green/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 coolant
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 coolant tempera-
ture sensor.
Execute the diagnostic mode.
(Code No. 06)
When the machine is cold,
displayed temperature is
close to the ambient temper
-
ature.
Improper display  Replace
the coolant temperature sen
-
sor.
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.

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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TIP
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.

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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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.

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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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.

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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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.

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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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.