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RESISTANCE
NOTE: Perform this test on the switch harness
using the following procedure.
KC276A
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
3. Connect either tester lead to pin B; then connect
the other tester lead to pin A.
4. The meter must show less than 1 ohm.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the LIGHTS position.
The meter must show less than 1 ohm.
6. Leaving the tester lead on pin B, connect the other
tester lead to pin C.
7. The meter must show less than 1 ohm.
NOTE: If the meter shows more than 1 ohm of
resistance, replace the switch.
Handlebar Control
Switches
The connectors are located on the right side of the ATV
next to the PDM. To access the connector, the electrical
cover must be removed.
NOTE: These tests should be made on the switch
side of the connector.
RESISTANCE (HI Beam)
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
2. Connect one tester lead to the brown/black wire;
then connect the other tester lead to the lavender
wire.
3. With the dimmer switch in the HI position, the
meter must show less than 1 ohm.
NOTE: If the meter shows more than 1 ohm of
resistance, replace the switch.
RESISTANCE (LO Beam)
1. Connect one tester lead to the brown/black wire;
then connect the other tester lead to the white wire.
2. With the dimmer switch in the LO position, the
meter must show an open circuit.
NOTE: If the meter reads resistance, replace the
switch.
RESISTANCE (Emergency Stop)
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
2. Connect the one lead to the brown/lavender wire;
then connect the other tester lead to the
black/white wire.
3. With the switch in the OFF position, the meter
must show an open circuit.
4. With the switch in the RUN position, the meter
must show less than 1 ohm.
NOTE: If the meter shows more than 1 ohm of
resistance, replace the switch.
RESISTANCE (Reverse Override)
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
2. Connect one tester lead to one lavender/red wire;
then connect the other tester wire to the green/red
wire. The meter must show less than 1 ohm.
3. Depress and hold the reverse override button. The
meter must show an open circuit.
NOTE: If the meter does not show as specified,
replace the switch.
Front Drive Selector
Switch
The connector is the snap-lock one in front of the
steering post. To access the connector, the electric
cover must be removed.
! CAUTION
Always disconnect the battery when performing
resistance tests to avoid damaging the multimeter.
! CAUTION
Always disconnect the battery when performing
resistance tests to avoid damaging the multimeter.
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