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Test Procedures
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TEST PROCEDURE 18 – Key Switch (Engine Kill Circuit)
See General Warning on page 10-1.
1.
Disconnect battery and spark plug wire(s).
See Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles, Section 10,
2.
Remove the center dash assembly.
See Key Switch Removal, Section 12, Page 12-14.
3.
Disconnect wires from the (+M) and (–M) terminals of the key switch.
4.
Place the red (+) probe on the (+M) terminal and the black (–) probe on the (–M) terminal. With the key switch
OFF, the reading should be continuity. With the key switch ON, the reading should be no continuity. If either
reading is incorrect, replace the key switch
.
5.
Connect wires to the key switch. Make sure wires are connected correctly and are tight. If they are not, rewire
or tighten as necessary.
6.
Install dash panel in reverse order of removal.
7.
Connect battery and spark plug wire(s).
See Connecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles, Section 10, Page
1
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A. Key Switch OFF
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Figure 11-40
Key Switch Test – Engine Kill Circuit
TEST PROCEDURE 19 – Engine Kill Wire
See General Warning on page 10-1.
1.
Disconnect battery and spark plug wire(s).
See Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles, Section 10,
2.
Disconnect white/black wire bullet connector located at the engine RPM limiter
3.
Connect red (+) probe of multimeter to the male bullet terminal on the white/black wire and connect the black
(–) probe to the vehicle frame.
4.
Turn the key switch ON, place the Forward/Reverse handle in FORWARD, and press the accelerator pedal.
There should be no continuity. If there is continuity, check for worn insulation on the white/black wire that may be
allowing the engine kill wire to ground to the frame.
5.
Connect battery and spark plug wire(s).
See Connecting the Battery – Gasoline Vehicles, Section 10, Page
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2009 FE 350 Maintenance and Service Supplement