Diagnosis and troubleshooting of motorcycle Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom (2002-2012)

Fl system malfunction code and defective condition
MALFUNCTION CODE DETECTED ITEM DETECTED FAILURE CONDITION CHECK FOR COO NO FAULT — C11 Camshaft position sensor The signal does not reach ECM for more than 3 sec. after receiving the starter signal. The camshaft position sensor wiring and mechanical...

Troubleshooting — engine
Complaint Symptom and possible causes Remedy Engine will not start or is hard to start. Compression too low 1. Tappet clearance out of adjustment. Adjust. 2. Worn valve guides or poor seating of valves. Repair or replace. 3. Mistimed valves. Adjust....

Troubleshooting — radiator (cooling system)
Complaint Symptom and possible causes Remedy Engine overheats. 1. Not enough engine coolant. Add engine coolant. 2. Radiator core clogged with dirt or scale. Clean. 3. Faulty cooling fan. Repair or replace. 4. Defective cooling fan thermo-switch....

Troubleshooting — chassis
Complaint Symptom and possible causes Remedy Heavy steering. 1. Overtightened steering stem nut. Adjust. 2. Broken bearing in steering stem. Replace. 3. Distorted steering stem. Replace. 4. Not enough pressure in tires. Adjust. Wobbly handlebars. 1....

Troubleshooting — brakes
Complaint Symptom and possible causes Remedy Insufficient brake power. 1. Leakage of brake fluid from hydraulic system. Repair or replace. 2. Worn pads. Replace. 3. Oil adhesion on friction surface of pads/shoe. Clean disc and pads. 4. Worn disc....

Troubleshooting — electrical
Complaint Symptom and possible causes Remedy No sparking or poor sparking. 1. Defective ignition coil or camshaft position sensor. Replace. 2. Defective spark plugs. Replace. 3. Defective crankshaft position sensor. Replace. 4. Defective ECM....

Troubleshooting — battery
Complaint Symptom and possible causes Remedy "Sulfation", acidic white powdery substance or spots on surfaces of cell plates. 1. Cracked battery case. Replace the battery. 2. Battery has been left in a run-down condition for a long time. Replace the...

Wire harness routing
Wire harness routing

Engine electrical parts set-up
Engine electrical parts set-up

High-tension cord routing
High-tension cord routing

Throttle cable routing
Throttle cable routing

Throttle body installation/hose routing
Throttle body installation/hose routing

Crankcase breather hose routing
Crankcase breather hose routing A: The end of the clamp should face...; 2: The clamp screw head should face.

Clutch hose routing
Clutch hose routing

Cooling system hose routing
Cooling system hose routing A: The end of the clamp should face...; B: The clamp screw head should face...

Front brake hose routing
Front brake hose routing

Rear brake hose routing
Rear brake hose routing

Fuel tank drain hose routing
Fuel tank drain hose routing

Fuel tank installation
Fuel tank installation

Pair (air supply) system hose routing
For European markets For USA/Canada/Australia

Seat lock cable routing
Seat lock cable routing

Side-stand set-up
Side-stand set-up

Brake pedal/footrest set-up
Brake pedal/footrest set-up

Footrest set-up
Footrest set-up

Handlebar balancer installation
Handlebar balancer installation Note: After installing the RH balancer weight, check that throttle grip rotate smoothly by turning it.