2015 YAMAHA YZ450F sensor

THROTTLE BODY
7-8
EAS1SL5316CHECKING 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.
EAS1SL5317CHECKING 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.
EAS1SL5318CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY JOINT
1. Check:
• Throttle body joint “1”
Crack/damage  Replace.
1 2
3
ba
c
1

THROTTLE BODY
7-9
EAS1SL5319ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE POSITION
SENSOR
EWA32D1011
WARNING
• Handle the throttle position sensor with
special care.
• Never subject the throttle position sensor
to strong shocks. If the throttle position
sensor is dropped, replace it.
1. Check:
• Throttle position sensor
Refer to “CHECKING THE THROTTLE PO-
SITION SENSOR” on page 8-44.
2. Adjust:
• Throttle position sensor angle
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a. Connect the Yamaha diagnostic tool.
Refer to “YAMAHA DIAGNOSTIC TOOL” on
page 8-12.
b. Temporary tighten the throttle position sen-
sor.
c. Check that the throttle grip is fully closed.
d. Connect the throttle position sensor to the
wire harness.
e. Set the Yamaha diagnostic tool to “diagnos-
tic mode”.
f. Choose the diagnostic code No. “01”.
g. Adjust the throttle position sensor mounted
angle until “11？14” appears on the Yama-
ha diagnostic tool.
h. After adjusting the throttle position sensor
mounted angle, tighten the throttle position
sensor screws “1”.
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Yamaha diagnostic tool
90890-03231
Yamaha diagnostic tool (US)
90890-03234
Throttle position sensor screw
3.4 Nm (0.34 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM.......................................................................................... 8-2
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ................................................................................... 8-2
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................... 8-4
CHARGING SYSTEM....................................................................................... 8-6
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ................................................................................... 8-6
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................... 8-8
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM........................................................................... 8-10
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ................................................................................. 8-10
YAMAHA DIAGNOSTIC TOOL ................................................................ 8-12
TROUBLESHOOTING DETAILS ............................................................. 8-13
FUEL PUMP SYSTEM.................................................................................... 8-32
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ................................................................................. 8-32
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................. 8-34
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS....................................................................... 8-36
CHECKING THE SWITCHES .................................................................. 8-38
CHECKING THE IGNITION SPARK GAP................................................ 8-41
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG CAP ...................................................... 8-41
CHECKING THE IGNITION COIL ............................................................ 8-41
CHECKING THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR........................... 8-42
CHECKING THE ECU .............................................................................. 8-43
CHECKING THE STATOR COIL ............................................................. 8-43
CHECKING THE RECTIFIER/REGULATOR ........................................... 8-43
CHECKING THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR........................ 8-44
CHECKING THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR ................................ 8-44
CHECKING THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
INPUT VOLTAGE .................................................................................... 8-45
CHECKING THE INTAKE AIR PRESSURE SENSOR ............................ 8-46
CHECKING THE INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR ..................... 8-46
CHECKING THE NEUTRAL SWITCH ..................................................... 8-46
CHECKING THE FUEL INJECTOR ......................................................... 8-47

IGNITION SYSTEM
8-3
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
EAS1SL5323TROUBLESHOOTING
The ignition system fails to operate (no spark or intermittent spark).
TIP
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
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
13.Fuel pump
14.Intake air temperature sensor
15.Coolant temperature sensor
16.Throttle position sensor
17.Intake air pressure sensor

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
8-12
EAS1SL5328YAMAHA DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
This model uses the Yamaha diagnostic tool to identify malfunctions.
For information about using the Yamaha diagnostic tool, refer to the operation manual that is included
with the tool.
FEATURES OF THE YAMAHA DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
A diagnosis can be made more quickly than traditional methods with the Yamaha diagnostic tool.
Using this software, ECU and sensor data, as well as fault diagnosis, vehicle maintenance, and any
necessary information can be recorded and displayed on your computer screen through a USB
adapter connected to the computer interface with a communication cable connected to the vehicle’s
ECU.
Data obtained in various functions can be saved as vehicle history, and can be accumulated.
FUNCTIONS OF THE YAMAHA DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
However, the diagnostic tool cannot be used to freely change the basic vehicle functions, such as
adjusting the ignition timing.
CONNECTING THE YAMAHA DIAGNOSTIC TOOL
1. Remove the coupler for connecting setting tool.Yamaha diagnostic tool
90890-03231
Yamaha diagnostic tool (US)
90890-03234
Fault diagnosis mode Fault codes recorded on the ECU are read, and the con-
tents are displayed.
Function diagnostic mode Check the operation of the output value of each sensor
and actuator.
Inspection mode Determine whether each sensor or actuator is functioning
properly.
CO adjustment mode Adjust the concentration of CO admissions during idling.
Monitoring mode Displays a graph of sensor output values for actual oper-
ating conditions.
Logging mode Records and saves the sensor output value in actual driv-
ing conditions.
View log Displays the logging data.
ECU rewrite If necessary, the ECU is rewritten using the ECU rewrite
data provided by Yamaha. Ignition timing adjustment, etc.
cannot be changed from the vehicle’s original state.

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
8-14
Fault code 12
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-
derProbable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance job Reinstatement method
1 Connection 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.
2 Connection 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.
3 Wire 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/blueCrank the engine.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
4 Mounted 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.
5 Defective 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.
6 Faulty ECU Replace the ECU.