17. LIGHTS/INSTRUMENTS/SWITCHES
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SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
An electric tester is needed to measure or test the electric equipment.
Be sure to use fuses and bulbs of the same specifications to avoid damage of electrical equipment.
After installation of each switch, a continuity check must be performed. A continuity check can
usually be made without removing the part from the motorcycle.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Lights do not come on when ignition Fuel gauge pointer does not register
switch is “ON” correctly
Burned bulb Disconnected wire or connector
Faulty switch Broken wire
Broken wire Faulty float
Fuse burned out Faulty fuel unit
Weak battery Faulty instrument
Poorly connected or shorted wire
Faulty winker Fuel gauge pointer fluctuates or swings
Loose wire connection
Light dims Faulty fuel unit
Faulty ignition coil Faulty instrument
Wire or switch resistance too high
Faulty regulator/rectifier
Headlight does not change when dimmer
switch is turn to Hi or Lo
Faulty or burned bulb
Faulty dimmer switch
SERVICE INFORMATION ................... 17-0 IGNITION SWITCH ............................ 17-3
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................... 17-0 STOP SWITCHES/HORN ................... 17-4
FUEL UNIT .............................................. 17-1 INSTRUMENTS ................................... 17-4
HANDLEBAR SWITCHES .................... 17-2 HEADLIGHT/LIGHTS ........................ 17-5