2014 YAMAHA YZ450F engine

THROTTLE BODY
7-8
EAS1SL1315CHECKING THE INJECTOR
1. Check:
• Injector
Obstruction  Replace, and check the fuel
pump and the fuel injection system.
Refer to “FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM” on
page 8-10.
Deposits  Replace.
Damage  Replace.
2. Check:
• Injector resistance
Refer to “CHECKING THE FUEL INJEC-
TOR” on page 8-47.
EAS1SL1316CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY
1. Check:
• Throttle body
Cracks/damage  Replace.
2. Check:
• Fuel passages
Obstructions  Clean.ECA1DX1027
NOTICE
• Before removing the throttle body, clean
the area around the throttle body to pre
-
vent dirt and other foreign material from
falling into the engine.
• If the throttle body is subject to strong
shocks or dropped during cleaning, re
-
place it.
• Do not use any caustic carburetor clean-
ing solution.
• Do not directly push the throttle valves to
open them.
• Do not loosen the throttle valve stopper
screw “1”, throttle valve pulley nut “2”, or
throttle valve screw “3”. A loss of perfor
-
mance may occur.
• Do not use compressed air to clean the
throttle body. Foreign materials may ad
-
here to the intake air pressure sensor pas-
sage “a” and fuel injector “b” in the
throttle body.
3. Check:
• Starter knob/idle screw passage “c”
Obstruction  Blow out with compressed
air.
EAS1SL1317CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY JOINT
1. Check:
• Throttle body joint “1”
Crack/damage  Replace.
EAS1SL1318
1 2
3
ba
c
1

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EAS1SL1319
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This section is intended for those who have basic knowledge and skill concerning the servicing of
Yamaha motorcycles (e.g., Yamaha dealers, service engineers, etc.) Those who have little knowl
-
edge and skill concerning servicing are requested not to undertake inspection, adjustment, disas-
sembly, or reassembly only by reference to this manual. It may lead to servicing trouble and
mechanical damage.
EAS1SL1320

IGNITION SYSTEM
8-3
EAS1SL1322
1. Crankshaft position sensor
2. AC magneto
3. Rectifier/regulator
4. Joint connector
5. Condenser
7. Engine stop switch
9. ECU
10.Ignition coil
11.Spark plug

IGNITION SYSTEM
8-4
TROUBLESHOOTING
The ignition system fails to operate (no spark or intermittent spark).
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Before troubleshooting, remove the following part(s):
1. Side cover (left/right)
2. Seat
3. Fuel tank
4. Air scoop (left/right)
5. Air filter case cover
1. Check the ignition system wire har-
ness connections.
NG Reconnect.
OK 
2. Check the spark plug.
Refer to “CHECKING THE SPARK
PLUG” on page 3-35.
NG 
Correct or replace the spark plug.
OK 
3. Check the ignition spark gap.
Refer to “CHECKING THE IGNI-
TION SPARK GAP” on page 8-41.
OK 
The ignition system circuit is OK.
NG 
4. Check the ignition coil.
Refer to “CHECKING THE IGNI-
TION COIL” on page 8-41.
NG 
Replace the ignition coil.
OK 
5. Check the engine stop switch.
Refer to “CHECKING THE
SWITCHES” on page 8-38.
NG 
Replace the engine stop switch.
OK 
6. Check the crankshaft position sen-
sor.
Refer to “CHECKING THE CRANK-
SHAFT POSITION SENSOR” on
page 8-42.
NG 
Replace the crankshaft position sensor.
OK 
7. Check the stator coil.
Refer to “CHECKING THE STA-
TOR COIL” on page 8-43.
NG 
Replace the stator coil.
OK 

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
8-11
EAS1SL1327
1. Crankshaft position sensor
2. AC magneto
3. Rectifier/regulator
4. Joint connector
5. Condenser
7. Engine stop switch
8. Neutral switch
9. ECU
12.Fuel injector
14.Intake air temperature sensor
15.Coolant temperature sensor
16.Throttle position sensor
17.Intake air pressure sensor

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
8-13
2. Connect the FI diagnostic tool sub-lead.
3. Connect the FI diagnostic tool sub-lead to the battery.
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• Prepare the fully charged 12 V battery for yourself.
• For information on how to connect and use the Yamaha diagnostic tool, refer to “YAMAHA DIGNO-
STIC TOOL OPERATION MANUAL”.
EAS1SL1328TROUBLESHOOTING DETAILS
This section describes the measures per fault code No. displayed on the Yamaha diagnostic tool.
Check and service the items or components that are the probable cause of the malfunction following
the order given in the troubleshooting chart.
After the check and service of the malfunctioning part have been completed, reset the Yamaha diag-
nostic tool display according to the “Reinstatement method.”
Fault code No.: To be displayed on the Yamaha diagnostic tool when the engine fails to work nor-
mally
Diagnostic code No.: To be used when the diagnostic mode is active
FI diagnostic tool sub-lead
90890-03212
YU-03212
1. Vehicle
2. Coupler for connecting optional part
3. FI diagnostic tool sub-lead
4. Sub-harness (included with the Yamaha di-agnostic tool)
5. Vehicle communication cable (included with
the Yamaha diagnostic tool)
6. Yamaha diagnostic tool
7. Battery (12 V)
1
3 2
2456
7

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
8-14
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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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.