Troubleshooting

Content Source: 2020 Indian FTR 1200 Owner’s Manual (9931115 R02) > Troubleshooting Chapter

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Troubleshooting

For your personal safety, do not attempt inspection or repairs not fully described in this rider’s manual. Contact an authorized dealer for service if you cannot determine the cause of a problem or if the inspection/repair exceeds your mechanical ability or tool resources. Do not perform any inspection or repair with the engine running.

Engine Cranks But Will Not Start

Possible Cause	Possible Remedy/Action
Low fuel	Verify fuel level
Fuel pump doesn’t operate	Turn engine STOP switch to RUN. Turn the ignition key on. The fuel pump should run momentarily and then stop. Check the fuel pump/ignition circuit breaker. See Fuse Replacement.
Battery voltage is too low	Fully charge the battery. See Battery Charging and Maintenance.
Fouled spark plug(s)	Please see your dealer.
Low compression	Please see your dealer for an engine compression test.
The IGN COIL fuse has become damaged or opened	Check fuse box to verify IGN COIL fuse is intact. See Fuse Replacement.

Starter Motor Clicks, Does Not Turn or Turns Slowly

Possible Cause	Possible Remedy/Action
Engine stop/run switch is in stop position	Place switch in RUN position.
Discharged battery	Fully charge the battery. See Battery Charging and Maintenance.
Loose or corroded battery cables	Inspect battery cables.
Transmission is in gear	Shift transmission into neutral or pull the clutch lever in to disengage the clutch. See Starting the Engine.

Engine Starts But Misses or Runs Poorly

TIP

Turn engine OFF before inspecting any of these items.

Possible Cause	Possible Remedy/Action
Discharged battery	Fully charge the battery.
Loose or corroded battery cables	Inspect battery cables and connections.
Fouled spark plug(s)	Please see your dealer.
Contaminated fuel	Inspect fuel for water/contamination. Please see your dealer.
Engine oil level incorrect or wrong oil type	Inspect level and quality of oil.
Loose, broken, shorted ignition coil wires	Inspect coil primary wires. Please see your dealer.
Air intake restricted	Inspect air filter.
Intake leaks	Inspect air box, crankcase breather hoses, throttle body and intake boot joints.
IGN COIL fuse has become damaged or opened	Check fuse box to verify IGN COIL fuse is intact.

Shifting Difficulties or Hard to Find Neutral

Possible Cause	Possible Remedy/Action
Clutch damage	Replace clutch.
Clutch cable not adjusted properly	Please see your dealer for inspection and adjustment.
Shift linkage not adjusted properly	Please see your dealer for inspection and adjustment.
Incorrect oil or oil in poor condition	Replace the oil with the recommended oil.

Engine Overheating

Possible Cause	Possible Remedy/Action
Debris lodged in radiator screen	Inspect and clean the screen.
Plugged radiator	Use a garden hose to flush any debris from the radiator fins. DO NOT use a high pressure washer, which can damage the radiator fins.
Blocked fan	Inspect fan, remove any blockage.
Fan doesn’t operate	Please see your dealer.
Low coolant	Allow the engine to cool before checking coolant level. See Cooling System.
Air in cooling system	Please see your dealer.

Battery Charging Rate Low or Battery Discharges

Possible Cause	Possible Remedy/Action
Loose/Corroded Charging Circuit Connection	Check/clean battery cable connections. Check/clean charging circuit connections. Please see your dealer.
Accessory Load Exceeds Charge Rate	Limit accessory operation when the engine is off.
Improperly Wired Accessory (Current Draw)	Please see your dealer to check charging system output and current draw.

Brake Noise/Poor Brake Performance

NOTICE

See your dealer if brake performance does not return after these inspections.

Possible Cause	Possible Remedy/Action
Dust/Dirt On Brake Disc(s)	Clean disc. See the Brake Disc Inspection / Cleaning section.
Worn Pads Or Disc/Brake Disc Damage	Inspect pads. See the Brake Disc Inspection / Cleaning section.
Brake Fluid Level Low Or Fluid Contaminated	Inspect fluid level/fluid condition. See the Front Brake Fluid Level and Rear Brake Fluid Level sections.

Anti-Lock Brake Light Remains Illuminated or Illuminates Intermittently

Possible Cause	Possible Remedy/Action
Blown fuse	Check the fuses. See Fuse Replacement.
Loose or damaged tone ring	Inspect tone ring for looseness or chipped teeth.
Debris lodged in components	Inspect wheel speed sensor and tone ring for debris.
Damage caused by debris	Inspect wheel speed sensor for cracked housing.
Damaged components	See service manual or authorized dealer.