Kawasaki STX-15F service manual Steering Position Sensor Output Voltage Inspection

14-52 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Kawasaki Smart Steering System

Steering Position Sensor Output Voltage Inspection

•Measuresensor. the output voltage from the steering position

NOTE

○Be sure the battery is fully charged

○Connect a digital voltmeter [A] to the lead connector [B] of the steering position sensor using the needle adapter set [C].

Special Tool - Needle Adapter Set: 57001-1457

Connections to Steering Position Sensor Connector Meter (+) → Y/BK Terminal

Meter (–) → BK Terminal

○Turn the ignition switch ON.

○Turn the handlebar fully left or right. ○Measure the output voltage.

Steering Position Sensor Output Voltage

Standard: approx. 0 V

NOTE

○When the handlebar is centered in straight-ahead posi- tion the output voltage standard value is battery voltage.

○Turn the ignition switch OFF.

If the reading is out of the standard, suspect the following. Damaged Steering Position Sensor

Open Sensor Circuit

If the reading is the standard, but the Kawasaki Smart Steering system does not operate, suspect the ECU and idle speed control in the throttle body.