Kawasaki STX-15F - Manual (Page 378)

14-52 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Kawasaki Smart Steering System
Steering Position Sensor Output Voltage Inspection
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Measure the output voltage from the steering position
sensor.
NOTE
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Be sure the battery is fully charged
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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
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Turn the ignition switch ON.
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Turn the handlebar fully left or right.
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Measure the output voltage.
Steering Position Sensor Output Voltage
Standard: approx. 0 V
NOTE
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When the handlebar is centered in straight-ahead posi-
tion the output voltage standard value is battery voltage.
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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.