2011 YAMAHA YZ450F air condition

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FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
TROUBLESHOOTING DETAILS
This section describes the countermeasures per fault code number displayed on the FI diagnostic tool. Check and service
the items or components that are the probable cause of the malfunction following the order given. After the check and ser-
vice of the malfunctioning part have been completed, reset the FI diagnostic tool display according to the "Reinstatement
method".
Fault code No.
Fault code number displayed on the FI diagnostic tool when the engine failed to work normally. Refer to "FAULT CODE
TABLE".
Diagnostic code No.
Diagnostic code number to be used when the diagnostic mode is operated. Refer to "DIAGNOSTIC CODE TABLE".
Fault code No. 12
Symptom No normal signals are received from the crankshaft position sensor.
Fail-safe system Able to start
Able to drive
Diagnostic code No. —
FI diagnostic tool display —
Checking method —
Item Item/components and probable cause Check or maintenance job Checking method
1 Check the connection and locking condition of
the crankshaft position sensor coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and check the pins.
(bent or broken terminals and locking condition
of the pins)Poor connection → Properly con-
nect, repair, or replace.Crank the engine and
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item
2.
2 Check the connection and locking condition of
the wire harness ECU coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and check the pins.
(bent or broken terminals and locking condition
of the pins)Poor connection → Properly con-
nect, repair, or replace.Crank the engine and
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 3.
3 Continuity of harness Open or short circuit → Replace.
Between the crankshaft position
sensor coupler and ECU coupler.
(Gray–Gray)
(Black/Blue–Black/Blue)Crank the engine and
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 4.
4 Installed condition of sensor.
Check that the gap between the crankshaft po-
sition sensor and the rotor is 0.85 mm.Check that the sensor is installed
securely and that there are no
pinched leads.Check that the ECU
is installed securely and that there
are no pinched leads.
Incorrect installation → Reinstall
or repair.Crank the engine and
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item
5.

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If fault code Nos. 13 and 14 are both displayed, perform the checks and maintenance jobs for fault code No. 13 first.
5 Defective crankshaft position sensor. Sensor malfunction → Replace.
Refer to "CHECKING THE AC
MAGNETO" section.Crank the engine and
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item
6.
6 Malfunction in ECU. Replace the ECU.
Fault code No. 13
Symptom Intake air pressure sensor signal is not received properly.
Fail-safe system Able to start
Able to drive
Diagnostic code No. D03
FI diagnostic tool display Intake air pressure
Checking method Crank the engine. (If the display value changes, the performance is OK.)
Item Item/components and probable cause Check or maintenance job Checking method
1 Check the connection and locking condition of
the intake air pressure sensor coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and check the pins.
(bent or broken terminals and locking condition
of the pins)Poor connection → Properly con-
nect, repair, or replace.Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 2.
2 Check the connection and locking condition of
the wire harness ECU coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and check the pins.
(bent or broken terminals and locking condition
of the pins)Poor connection → Properly con-
nect, repair, or replace.Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 3. Fault code No. 12
Symptom No normal signals are received from the crankshaft position sensor.
Fail-safe system Able to start
Able to drive
Diagnostic code No. —
FI diagnostic tool display —
Checking method —
Item Item/components and probable cause Check or maintenance job Checking method

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3 Continuity of harness Open or short circuit → Replace.
Between the intake air pressure
sensor coupler and ECU coupler.
(Black/Blue–Black/Blue)
(Pink/White–Pink/White)
(Blue–Blue)Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 4.
4 Installed condition of sensor.
Make sure that the installation position is cor-
rect.Check that the sensor is installed
securely and that there are no
pinched leads.Check that the ECU
is installed securely and that there
are no pinched leads.
Incorrect installation → Reinstall
or repair.
Incorrect installation position →
Properly install.Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 5.
5 Defective intake air pressure sensor. Execute the diagnostic mode (di-
agnostic code No. D03).
When the engine is stopped,
displays the atmospheric pres-
sure according to the elevation
and weather.
0 m above sea level: Approx.
101 kPa
1000 m above sea level: Ap-
prox. 90 kPa
2000 m above sea level: Ap-
prox. 80 kPa
3000 m above sea level: Ap-
prox. 70 kPa
Check that the value changes
while the engine is being
cranked.
Displayed value is incorrect → Re-
place. Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 6.
6 Malfunction in ECU. Replace the ECU. Fault code No. 13
Symptom Intake air pressure sensor signal is not received properly.
Fail-safe system Able to start
Able to drive
Diagnostic code No. D03
FI diagnostic tool display Intake air pressure
Checking method Crank the engine. (If the display value changes, the performance is OK.)
Item Item/components and probable cause Check or maintenance job Checking method

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Fault code No. 15
Symptom Throttle position sensor signal is not received properly.
Fail-safe system Able to start
Able to drive
Diagnostic code No. D01
FI diagnostic tool display • 15–19° (Fully closed position)
• 95–101° (Fully opened position)
Checking method• Check with throttle valves fully closed.
• Check with throttle valves fully open.
Item Item/components and probable cause Check or maintenance job Checking method
1 Check the connection and locking condition of
the throttle position sensor coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and check the pins.
(bent or broken terminals and locking condition
of the pins)Poor connection → Properly con-
nect, repair, or replace.Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 2.
2 Check the connection and locking condition of
the wire harness ECU coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and check the pins.
(bent or broken terminals and locking condition
of the pins)Poor connection → Properly con-
nect, repair, or replace.Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 3.
3 Continuity of harness Open or short circuit → Replace.
Between throttle position sensor
coupler and ECU coupler.
(Black/Blue–Black/Blue)
(Yellow–Yellow)
(Blue–Blue)Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 4.
4 Installed condition of sensor.
• Make sure that the installation position is cor-
rect.
• Make sure that there are no problems with the
installation.Check that the sensor is installed
securely and that there are no
pinched leads.Check that the ECU
is installed securely and that there
are no pinched leads.
Incorrect installation → Reinstall
or repair.
Incorrect installation position →
Properly install.Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 5.

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Fault code No. 16
Symptom Signal from throttle position sensor does not change.
Fail-safe system Able to start
Able to drive
Diagnostic code No. D01
FI diagnostic tool display • 15–19° (Fully closed position)
• 95–101° (Fully opened position)
Checking method• Check with throttle valves fully closed.
• Check with throttle valves fully open.
Item Item/components and probable cause Check or maintenance job Checking method
1 Installed condition of sensor.
• Make sure that the installation position is cor-
rect.
• Make sure that there are no problems with the
installation.Check that the sensor is installed
securely and that there are no
pinched leads. Check that the
ECU is installed securely and that
there are no pinched leads.
Incorrect installation → Reinstall
or repair.
Incorrect installation position →
Properly install.Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
operate the throttle.
After completing the above
operation, check whether a
fault code number is dis-
played.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 2.
2 Defective throttle position sensor. Execute the diagnostic mode (di-
agnostic code No. D01).
When throttle is fully closed: A
value of 15–19 is indicated.
When throttle is fully opened: A
value of 95–101 is indicated.
Displayed value is out of specifica-
tion → Replace.Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
operate the throttle.
After completing the above
operation, check whether a
fault code number is dis-
played.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 3.
3 Malfunction in ECU. Replace the ECU.

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Make sure that the engine is completely cool before checking the coolant temperature sensor.
Fault code No. 21
Symptom Coolant temperature sensor signal is not received properly.
Fail-safe system Able to start
Able to drive
Diagnostic code No. D06
FI diagnostic tool display -20–150°C
Cold engine: Displayed temperature is close to the ambient temperature.
Warm engine: Displayed temperature is the current coolant temperature.
Checking method Check the coolant temperature.
Item Item/components and probable cause Check or maintenance job Checking method
1 Check the connection and locking condition of
the coolant temperature sensor coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and check the pins
(bent or broken terminals and locking condition
of the pins).Poor connection → Properly con-
nect, repair, or replace.Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 2.
2 Check the connection and locking condition of
the wire harness ECU coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and check the pins.
(bent or broken terminals and locking condition
of the pins)Poor connection → Properly con-
nect, repair, or replace.Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 3.
3 Continuity of harness Open or short circuit → Replace.
Between coolant temperature sen-
sor coupler and ECU coupler
(Brown–Brown)
(Black/Blue–Black/Blue)Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 4.
4 Installed condition of sensor. Check that the sensor is installed
securely and that there are no
pinched leads.Check that the ECU
is installed securely and that there
are no pinched leads.
Incorrect installation → Reinstall
or repair.Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 5.

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Make sure that the engine is completely cool before checking the intake air temperature sensor.
5 Defective coolant temperature sensor. Execute the diagnostic mode (di-
agnostic code No. D06).
Cold engine: Displayed temper-
ature is close to the ambient
temperature.
Displayed value is incorrect → Re-
place. Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 6.
6 Malfunction in ECU. Replace the ECU.
Fault code No. 22
Symptom Intake air temperature sensor signal is not received properly.
Fail-safe system Able to start Able to drive
Diagnostic code No. D05
FI diagnostic tool display -20–100°C Cold engine: Displayed temperature is close to the ambient temperature.
Warm engine: Displayed temperature is approx imately 20°C higher than the ambient tem-
perature.
Checking method Check the temperature in the intake manifold. Item Item/components and probable cause Check or maintenance job Checking method
1 Check the connection and locking condition of the intake air temperature sensor coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and check the pins.
(bent or broken terminals and locking condition
of the pins) Poor connection
→ Properly con-
nect, repair, or replace. Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 2.
Fault code No. 21
Symptom Coolant temperature sensor signal is not received properly.
Fail-safe system Able to start
Able to drive
Diagnostic code No. D06
FI diagnostic tool display -20–150°C Cold engine: Displayed temperature is close to the ambient temperature.
Warm engine: Displayed temperature is the current coolant temperature.
Checking method Check the coolant temperature. Item Item/components and probable cause Check or maintenance job Checking method

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2 Check the connection and locking condition of the wire harness ECU coupler.
Disconnect the coupler and check the pins.
(bent or broken terminals and locking condition
of the pins) Poor connection
→ Properly con-
nect, repair, or replace. Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item
3.
3 Continuity of harness Open or short circuit → Replace.
Between the intake air tempera-
ture sensor coupler and ECU cou-
pler.
(Brown/White–Brown/White)
(Black/Blue–Black/Blue) Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item
4.
4 Installed condition of sensor. Check that the sensor is installed securely and that there are no
pinched leads.Check that the ECU
is installed securely and that there
are no pinched leads.
Incorrect installation → Reinstall
or repair. Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item
5.
5 Defective intake temperature sensor. Execute the diagnostic mode (di- agnostic code No. D05).Cold engine: Displayed temper-
ature is close to the ambient
temperature.
Displayed value is incorrect → Re-
place. Set the switch on the FI di-
agnostic tool sub-wire har-
ness to "ON", and then
check the fault code dis-
play.
Fault code number is not
displayed → Service is
finished.
Fault code number is dis-
played → Refer to item 6.
6 Malfunction in ECU. Replace the ECU. Fault code No. 22
Symptom Intake air temperature sensor signal is not received properly.
Fail-safe system Able to start Able to drive
Diagnostic code No. D05
FI diagnostic tool display -20–100°C Cold engine: Displayed temperature is close to the ambient temperature.
Warm engine: Displayed temperature is approx imately 20°C higher than the ambient tem-
perature.
Checking method Check the temperature in the intake manifold. Item Item/components and probable cause Check or maintenance job Checking method