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NOTE: If the meter shows more than 1 ohm of
resistance, replace the switch.
Brakelight Switch
(Handlebar Control)
To access the connector, remove the access panel.
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
VOLTAGE
(Wiring Harness Connector)
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the orange wire; then
connect the black tester lead to ground.
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3. The meter must show battery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter shows no battery voltage,
troubleshoot the battery, fuse, switch, or the main
wiring harness.
NOTE: If the meter shows battery voltage, the
main wiring harness is good; proceed to test the
switch/component, the connector, and the switch
wiring harness for resistance.
RESISTANCE
(Switch Connector)
NOTE: The brake lever must be compressed for
this test. Also, the ignition switch must be in the
OFF position.
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to one black wire; then
connect the black tester lead to the other black
wire.
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3. When the lever is compressed, the meter must
show less than 1 ohm.
NOTE: If the meter shows more than 1 ohm of
resistance, replace the switch.
Cooling Fan Switch
1. Connect the meter leads (selector in OHMS posi-
tion) to the cooling fan switch terminals.
2. Suspend the switch and a thermometer in a con-
tainer of water; then heat the water.
NOTE: Neither the switch nor the thermometer
should be allowed to touch the bottom of the con-
tainer or inaccurate readings will occur. Use wire
holders to suspend the switch and thermometer.
3. When the water temperature reaches approxi-
mately 93° C (199° F), the meter should read less
than 1.0 ohm.
4. Allow the water to cool and when the temperature
reaches approximately 87° C (189° F), the meter
should read an open circuit.
! CAUTION
Always disconnect the battery when performing
resistance tests to avoid damaging the multimeter.
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