F1 Warning and error

[BigAlan]

Could be simply no spark, I don't expect there is an easy way to check either what with the plugs being where they are.

[knightraider]

Hi All

Thanks for all your help.

No i can't smell petrol.

I had it booked it for a 20,000 mile service but Autorama cancelled due to whats going on.

I contacted the breakdown service and i was covered for a home visit and the RAC didn't have a motorcycle diagnostic machine with them to plug in. As my MOT is due on the 2nd April and will be taxed i am covered for transport to Autorama when they reopen.

Where is the diagnostic plug on the bike? as i thought it was under the seat by the tool kit area but couldn't find it.

I am going to ask a local garage which have a motorcycle diagnostic machine to see if they will come out to plug in the diagnostic machine to see if it will pick up the fault.  Once i know where the plug in is.

Thanks

Glen

[shaggs147]

Hi Glen i think it is under the seat but i don't think its an obd2 plug like the cars use. Can you spray some brake cleaner or easy start where Daisy suggested and crank the bike over? Worth a try mate.

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[Burchy]

It's a specific plug for Kawasaki

[nobody]

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[shaggs147]

^ Yeah that.

I have a KDS, but I'm halfway round the planet.

Where did you get the KDS Daisy and what sort of money did you pay for it if you don't mind me asking. Will it run on windows 10?

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[shaggs147]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302110739211

I was thinking of getting one of these Daisy, but it didn't list the GTR which i find strange

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[shaggs147]

Any luck with the bike Glen?

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[knightraider]

Hi All

I am going to another local garage on Monday and ask if he has a diagnostic machine and if he will be prepared to come out and try it.

If not, i will have to wait until Autorama re-opens when it is safe to do so and get the RAC to transport it over.

Thanks

Glen

[nightrider]

i have just got  a zz1400 on 07 33000m not long after it did not want to start but did turn over fine ,gave the crankshaft sensor a clean and has been fine since , easyish to get to just in the middle of the engine at the top near the front worth a clean and spray with wd40 ,had this part go on two cars where they would not start , anything is worth  a try  ,

[knightraider]

Hi All

At last i have had my bike relayed to Autorama and it didn't take them long to find the problem of not starting with the F1 error. It turned out to be a cam shaft sensor. They promptly ordered 1 whilst it was being serviced and upon fitting, hey presto it fired up straight away.

Thanks for all your advice in trying to sort it out, but you can put this in your repertoire  for future reference.

Glen

[knightraider]

Hi All

Upon rereading all your advice, the last post mentioned the crank shaft sensor, who said it was easy to get to, but Brian at Autorama said it was difficult as it took them 2.5 hours to do, as they had to take of the side fairings drop the radiator forward then replaced the sensor. As i don't habe all the appropriate tools and a decent garage and not mechanically minded to start taking things to pieces. For me it was easier for Autorama to do, even if it was more money, but for peace of mind in being done properly it was worth it.

Glen

[O.C.]

great news, glad that you have got your bike sorted at last, now you can look forward to enjoying riding again 

[Burchy]

What about the can position sensor?  Think these can cause this fault

Tada