KTM 690 Throttle Position Sensor Reset (a Must Know)

[@YouTuberomer183]

I have a 2020 Husky 701sm and had to replace the battery. After replacing the battery the check engine light stayed on. I remembered hearing about this reset and tried it. Fixed the check engine light. Awesome

[@JohnHowerton137]

Excellent 👍

[@mechcavandy986]

It didn’t fix my engine light. What now?

[@manolistaouxis4849]

I had recently throttle hiccups when I was accelerating! Like when the fuel quality is not really good. I tried the reset you suggested and the issue has been fixed! Thank you very much!

[@JohnHowerton137]

Excellent!

[@justinberkbuegler796]

I am having the same problem do you have anything else to try?

[@manolistaouxis4849]

@@justinberkbuegler796 I assume you tried the above and didn’t work ? Something else that might be a reason is your boots…In case you are using bulky enduro boots it might messing up with the quick shifter.

[@charlesfoster141]

Thank you so much for this video tutorial. I bought my 2013 KTM Duke 690 this morning and will do this calibration first thing tomorrow.

[@JohnHowerton137]

Enjoy ✊

[@davidedanesi2503]

Thank you so much for the help of the tutorial. I had to do one calibration in the map 1 and one calibration in the map 2 .

[@simsimmer250]

What exact and year bike do you have? Is the traction control version? Cheers

[@tennesseehighclass]

I have a 2013 duke 690 and I'm going to see if this works for it.. nothing is wrong with it that I know of. But curious.

[@JohnHowerton137]

Your bike is e-gas, so it should reset it anything is out of whack. If something was off, you’d probably already know though.

[@hondani81]

thank, but I have a question, I have a Duke 125 2014, this can help for me as well?

[@JohnHowerton137]

No, this is only electric throttle bikes.

[@mrconta]

This bike is driving me crazy! Are you good with ktm? I have a problem with my 690 i bought last month. its from 2012 and the pre-owner states it have EVO 1 map on it. It have EVO 1 airbox with foam filter and LeVince Slipon. The bike runs really bad without the DB killer. it dies on idle, pops and bangs on lower revs and runs rough on low speed with twitchy response on the gas. When i put the DB killer in the slipon the bike runs great with good idle and not twitchy. What can be the problem? is the back pressure to low? is the mapping wrong? I want to be able to run without DB killer but i cant do it at the moment. I have changed spark plug and the coil (the tip was gray/white) I have changed fuel filter, Inline fuel filter, fuel pump. the next thing muste be the mapping? I also did try this reset you showing but still same. I dont know what to do now execpt check the Mapping.

[@JohnHowerton137]

I think you answered your own question. My 250 has less pronounced version of the same symptoms with wide open FMF Factory Ti pipe. Unfortunately there are no inserts to be found right now, so I’m putting a stock pipe back on.

[@mrconta]

@@JohnHowerton137 okey, thanks. I will try call some dealer tomorrow and talk about see what map it have

[@garrickfield]

Thanks John - great tip. My new 2022 690 seems to drop all throttle response sometimes on a gear change - normally 1 to 2, but recently on 2 - 3, just no response after I let the clutch out, and then when I return the throttle to home position and open it again the engine will have power again. Dealer says he's never heard of it, and the service showed no computer faults. anyone else had this on their 2019+ 690?

[@JohnHowerton137]

Don't those things have a quick shift sensor on them? I feel like that's the first place I'd look.

[@Tacotrucktodd]

When you quick shift it cuts engine power. You wanna shift these bikes hard and fast or use the clutch.

[@wjurgen66]

Same here on 2022. Did you get an explanation yet or even a solution to resolve this?

[@garrickfield]

@@wjurgen66 ktm replaced the whole ride by wire but it still does it a bit. I have since done the Rottweiler canister removal and rade garage air box upgrade, and then several ECU resets and it doesn’t seem to do it anywhere near as much.

[@JohnHowerton137]

Still feel like the quickshift function is the most logical place to start.

[@bajamcguide]

Does it matter the position of the start/ stop switch on the handlebar?

[@JohnHowerton137]

No. As long as you can fully rotate the tube.

[@Surron_Bomber_TX]

What years does this pertain to? I have a 2009 that stalls every now and again and seams like it has something to do with the throttle?

[@JohnHowerton137]

09 has a cable throttle, so no go. Applies to the ride by wire throttles. Bump your idle up just a bit. KTM 4-strokes in general are pretty easy to flameout when the idles are set too low.

[@eddiebones20]

Thanks for the heads up. Mine 2019 SMCR flames out coming to a stop with throttle closed. No mods other than a slip-on (no cat). Going to try this out and also on 16 Enduro I have.

[@JohnHowerton137]

Works good especially in those times where you have to bump start a dead battery. Once the bike starts you have to turn it off and do this or else it'll run like total dogchit.

[@jap338kx]

Were you able to get it to stop flaming out? Dealing with same issue

[@eddiebones20]

@@jap338kx Yes. Followed the procedure and it quit happening. Thanks for the reminder, broke the bike out of cold storage the other day and thought about this procedure, but no flameouts happened.

[@English_MoFo]

Does it work on the 24 390 adventure?? 🤔

[@English_MoFo]

Tried it. Didn’t work

[@JohnHowerton137]

Sorry, never saw the OG comment. Only works on the electronic throttle systems.

[@ememcleaning4543]

Would that work on older KTM 690 enduro?I have an 09

[@JohnHowerton137]

I don’t believe it will. Your bike is probably a cable throttle.

[@enchantedape8180]

Does this work on a 2014 1290 superduke r? Im having cold start issues. Hot starts are normal.

[@JohnHowerton137]

I bet it does. Don’t know if it’ll help with that issue, but you could try. At worst it’ll do nothing.

[@enchantedape8180]

@@JohnHowerton137 thank you

[@KevinPersonius]

I’ve been wondering for a few years now when we were gonna see a ride by wire throttle. I’m strictly a motocross guy so I’m not familiar with these bikes. How long has ride by wire been a thing? Does it feel extremely smooth?

[@JohnHowerton137]

I want to think 2014(?), but honestly I don't know without researching. Makes total sense with EFI.

[@JohnHowerton137]

P.S. It more or less feels like any other throttle. I helped develop a spacer kit to take out the "freeplay" ie.. slop out of it. If you do a G2 throttle and the spacers its extremely tight and smooth. Thats what I have on my ebike. Since it has no clutch, accurate throttle sensitivity is more important than say my 250F with less torque, throttle response and a clutch.

[@KevinPersonius]

Awesome man. Thanks for the info

[@phlodel]

I had a 2007 Aprilia Shiver that was ride by wire.

[@ritchfrancis7553]

Hi John. Sometimes when I close my throttle, it still goes for one burst of throttle. Its very confusing and dangerous especially when I'm doing some track days and you are on the edge. I tried this but the problem still persist. Do you have any idea? Thanks

[@JohnHowerton137]

Yeah, that sounds exciting! 😳🤣 I actually don't, sorry. Probably a trip to the dealer for the diagnostic machine before it takes you out!

[@oscarfossdaltveit5689]

Thank you so much for this. My bike had an air leak between the throttlebody and cylinder. The hose clamp had come loose. Re-fitted the clamp and the bike wouldnt idle. Did the TPS reset twice and now its idling perfect.

[@JohnHowerton137]

Glad it helped. If you ever need to bump start your bike on a stone dead battery, this is pretty much a must. Modulating the throttle while bump starting screws it, so after it’s started and charged enough you do this to reset the position so it isn’t moped slow 🤣

[@tomupcott9922]

Just had a 2023 701 sm, and you can’t clutch wheelie as something is killing the power, it also loses power when going from half to full throttle intermittently. Took it back to the dealer and there’s no faults. If you disconnect the front abs sensor you get full power. The dealer changed the sensor, front wheel and engine ecu but it’s still the same

[@JohnHowerton137]

Well there is anti-wheelie for a couple gears. Thought it all had to be turned off by dealer in the ECU. Maybe I'll disconnect my front ABS. I put a spacer in the rear one a long time ago to disconnect it. That chit tries to kill you off-road if you forget to turn it off.

[@tomupcott9922]

Problem with disconnecting the front sensor is that the Speedo doesn’t work and the engine light comes on 😂 thanks, I’ll ask the dealer about the anti wheelie! Why would they put that function on this type of bike 😵‍💫

[@JohnHowerton137]

@@tomupcott9922 because most people don't know how to ride 🤣 If I remember correctly, it can be turned off by the dealer if the full Akra exhaust system is purchased. That's how you get the performance mapping.

[@tomupcott9922]

I did the ecu, throttle reteach and adjusted the gear lever as there wasn’t much space for my boot and it now wheelies properly! I’m thinking it was something to do with my boot slightly touching the gear lever and sending the quick shifter mad !

[@JohnHowerton137]

That definitely sounds reasonable. Glad it's working again ✊

[@ifootkk]

You’re the man

[@abgapitte8388]

Its really help for my 2012 duke 690...thank u for help me out

[@corbin5547]

Would this help with a hanging idle?

[@JohnHowerton137]

Only takes a few seconds to find out 😋

[@omarbendoula152]

It works on 690 smc 2010 ?

[@JohnHowerton137]

I think that’s a cable throttle bike. This is for the electronic throttle.

[@sicilianotube]

Cured! Bro, you safed my live!

[@JohnHowerton137]

👍 A must know if you have to bumpstart a stone dead battery.

[@sicilianotube]

@@JohnHowerton137 indeed, happened after changing a broken battery

[@JohnHowerton137]

@sicilianotube more or less the same thing. Glad it helped!

[@nikosfisherman6110]

Hi brother I do this beacause have this problem, but not working, you thing want new tps?

[@JohnHowerton137]

I have no idea what your problem could be without seeing/hearing/feeling the bike. Way too many variables.

[@motardmax9508]

what are the readings of the ktm 690 tps sensor? and the second sensor

[@JohnHowerton137]

No idea. Just of nobody has messed with yours, I wouldn't. Might be able to download the factory service manual somewhere.

[@marcboisvert886]

Thank's so Mutch !! Mon moteur, qund il est à froid, il a beaucoup de misère à démarrer, c'est comme vous dite ; on dirrais qu'il est trop Riche et se noie,,, je vais attendre demain pour être sûr qu'il est froid Merci Encore !!! Je me suis abonné à vous !!! Marc Boisvert, Québec, Canada

[@majidjrmolesse4135]

Hey I've got my 690 same problem and I've tried that still the same thing

[@JohnHowerton137]

What's the problem exactly?

[@amingohuang7882]

My 2020 smcr 690 had a poor throttle response at low rev can’t even snap the throttle it’ll just stall and often stall when I’m taking off or moving slow in traffic After I did what the video says it actually solved the problem the throttle feels great now I can snap the throttle without stalling

[@JohnHowerton137]

Happy to hear!

[@Weizel88]

Does this work on KTM 690 Duke R ?

[@JohnHowerton137]

Should if it’s ride-by-wire.

[@Weizel88]

Hope so. Mine stalls in low rpms after decat + mapping :( has only 5K miles on it.

[@JohnHowerton137]

@@Weizel88 wouldn’t hold my breathe on that one. Make sure your idle is set high enough though too. Very common cause of flameouts.

[@Irsyadhaziq96]

@@Weizel88 did u fix it?

[@Fordahord1]

@@Weizel88 my 690 keeps stalling too… but will idle for 15 minutes no problem at stable 1.5k revs

[@scottwatkins3156]

Does this work for a '23?

[@JohnHowerton137]

As far as I know, yes.

[@scottwatkins3156]

Thanks! I'm gonna do this and the fuel reset and hopefully it eliminates some of the surging.

[@JohnHowerton137]

@@scottwatkins3156 please report back. It’s made mine run much better several times. If you ever have to bump start the bike with a dead battery, this is a must afterward!

[@scottwatkins3156]

I reset the throttle and fuel last night. On the ride in to work this morning, I didn't notice any difference. The bike still has a bad surge just above idle. I'll ride it for another week or so and if it get better, I'll let you know.

[@JohnHowerton137]

@@scottwatkins3156 do you have the airbox opened up. I seem to remember mine stock trim choking a bit off the bottom like that. Ride it up and down the street with lid off a few times see if it helps.

[@suhaimikamisan9222]

Tq bro... really helpfull

[@mechcavandy986]

Mine is doing that. I tried this, but my engine light is still on. It went on when my bike lost power.

[@JohnHowerton137]

I wouldn't expect it to turn engine light off. What caused the bike to lose power? Stock ECU? Play with any sensors or dongles?

[@himmelevbryggerlaug]

Cured P0353 error

[@JohnHowerton137]

Whatever that one means... always happy to hear the word "Cured."

[@himmelevbryggerlaug]

@@JohnHowerton137 had the yellow engine error lamp lit and lamp didnt come off as the engine started. Installed an iOBD2 analyzer and said I had a P0353 error /ignition coil error.. your little trick caused the engine error to go away.. thank you for sharing..

[@JohnHowerton137]

Thanks for the additional info. May help someone else 👍

[@flproduza1662]

I did and engine rebuild and after that I'm feeling my with less power. I have the motorcycle in the workshop. Bofore the engine rebuil It was a beast XD. When I'm on high RPMs of full Throttle I feel the motorcycle like hanging without strength. I will try this and the 15min and see what happends. I'll reach here gain to tell you.

[@roadrasher8913]

My 690 enduro r has a problem with throttle response going to try this and the 15 minute idle

[@flproduza1662]

did it work for you ?

[@roadrasher8913]

@@flproduza1662 nah doing my head in going to take it to the bike shop this week, cut out on me in 2nd gear on a junction back wheel locked up nearly killed me 🙄need it sorted dangerous

[@flproduza1662]

@@roadrasher8913 I did and engine rebuild and after that I'm feeling it with less power. I have the motorcycle in the workshop. Bofore the engine rebuil It was a beast XD. But about to explote 🤣 When I'm on high RPMs of full Throttle I feel the motorcycle like hanging without strength. I will try this and the 15min and see what happends.

[@roadrasher8913]

@@flproduza1662 turns out it was the fuel pump £400 😞

[@pradeepkhadka4022]

My 690 FI blinks 8x long and 8x short. I saw manual and it has error code 88 DBW trottle valve stuck open. How to solve ? Help

[@JohnHowerton137]

No idea. Sounds like the EFI throttle body needs to come off and get inspected.

[@pradeepkhadka4022]

@@JohnHowerton137 will bring it to show room and ask them to check the throttle then

[@JohnHowerton137]

@@pradeepkhadka4022 not the throttle, throttle body (aka fuel injection version of a carb).

[@pradeepkhadka4022]

Is there other way except changing the throttle body?

[@JohnHowerton137]

No idea. I have no idea what's going on in there. Maybe there is corrosion from sitting with poor fuel and it's just stuck. Maybe something failed. No way of knowing without pulling stuff apart.

[@ahmedmarhoon3052]

I tried that and now my bike don't work lmaoo

[@JohnHowerton137]

Literally done this hundreds of times. You pretty much have to do it after a dead battery bump start. Sounds like your bike has other issues.

[@ahmedmarhoon3052]

@@JohnHowerton137 my bad bro it was gas empty i just refill it looll 😂

[@ahmedmarhoon3052]

@@JohnHowerton137 my apologies again mate

[@JohnHowerton137]

@@ahmedmarhoon3052 fuel is an integral part of making a motorcycle run 🤣

[@JohnHowerton137]

@@ahmedmarhoon3052 there was a saying back in the 70s-2000s… “Turn the gas on dummy!” Get a 1/4 lap into your race and the bike runs out of fuel on the face of a double… because you didn’t flip the petcock 🤦‍♂️

[@Farid.khanafi]

Does this work on 390 adventure ?

[@JohnHowerton137]

Unlikely, because I don't believe that bike is a e-wire throttle.

[@andymotovlogs546]

It has a ride by wire throttle.