My temp light won't turn off

[big_ed2008]

After I put my bike back together from installing my programmer and intake, my temp light is now on. I know that it can't be anything major beacuse my coolant is full and i'm 99% I got everything back where it needs to go. Could I have bumped some electrical to cause this? The engine seems to run fine with my programmer tuned correctly so i'm at a loss. Ideas?

[jayblazer]

i have never done this on this quad but its worth mentioning.
i had a seadoo with the same problem turns out where the sensor goes into the block you have to use a special non conductive thread lock. it took me forever to figure out but i had turned it once to make sure it was tight and broke the seal and after that everytime i started it and it got hot the temp alarm would sound.

[big_ed2008]

That seems like it's definitely worth checking. I'm going to check my relays when I get a chance because I've taken all the plastic off twice now and been messing with electrical trying to get the programmer plugged in so I may have blown a fuse.

The problem is i'm not brave enough to ride it long enough to make the fan turn on because I don't want the engine to over heat. Does anyone happen to know where the sensor is located on the kawi? Thanks!

[chipworkz]

This light stays on when there is a problem in the system, not necessarily the temperature sensor. The service manual tells you how to put it in self diagnostics mode to see what the error code is.

[big_ed2008]

Very cool, now of course the next question is... does anyone know either where I can obtain a service manual for a decent price or how to put the bike into self diagnostic mode? I apreciate it as always!

[chipworkz]

I am really busy right now but I will try to post the instructions.

[big_ed2008]

Whenever you have time, I would much appreciate! I rode it yesterday to get it hot and the fan is still kickin' so i'm not dying to get it fixed. I just know it shouldn't be doing it so if all else fails i'll have my dealer check it out. Thanks again!

[chipworkz]

Self Diagnostic Procedure (http://www.offroadtoybox.com/tire/KawasakiKFX450R%20ManualChap%20DFI.pdf)

[big_ed2008]

Thanks a lot man, this should be a HUGE help!

[bustedknuckle]

why dont you take it to the shop you bought it.
they will help you.also cant understand why people buy quads.and dont have a service book. lol lol

[big_ed2008]

Well because Chipworkz was cool about helping me I saved $80 on a manual. Also, the bike is only about 8 months old but the dealer wont touch it after it's got the big 3. Seems like a pretty good idea to put it on a forum to me!

[panioloboys]

check your air flow sensor it happend to me

[big_ed2008]

Do you mean the O2 sensor just behind the air filter or is there something up under the gas tank?

[miles Machine]

whats in the air box is the intake air temperature sensor

[big_ed2008]

That would probably only flip a code if the air was too hot, right?

[Sprks450r04]

that only compensates for temp changes, i belive it would only throw a code if it failed

[panioloboys]

yes the air box if you played with it sometimes the probe will brake. thats what happend to me so check the probe