Gear Indicator Light Circuit Operation - Polaris Ranger 500 2x4 2007 Service Manual

ELECTRICAL
The switch remains in the "open" position when the park brake
lever is not applied.
The switch makes contact when the park brake is applied and
provides a ground path to illuminate the "Park Brake Light" in
the indicator panel.
Parking Brake
Applied
TESTING PARK BRAKE SWITCH
1. Disconnect the Orange/Red wire and Brown wire from the
switch.
2. Place the ohmmeter leads onto terminals A and C. The
reading should be infinite (•).
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OG/RD
10.6
Parking Brake
Not Applied
3. Apply the parking brake. There should be continuity
between the switch terminals. If no continuity exists when
the park brake is applied, try to clean the switch terminals
and re-test. Replace switch if necessary.
BN
OG/RD

Gear Indicator Light Circuit Operation

The transmission switch provides the ground path for the
indicator panel lamps located on the dashboard. For example,
when neutral is selected, the DG / WH wire is connected to
ground through the switch and the neutral lamp is illuminated.
Ground
Key-On Power
Overheat Input
If the light does not illuminate when neutral is selected, check
the bulb. If the bulb is good, check the wiring, transmission
switch, and lamp socket source voltage. Perform the same test
for all four gear indicators. Refer to the wire diagram for wire
colors.
Indicator Panel
Brake
Reverse
Temperature
Indicator
Panel
Parking Brake
Switch
Parking Brake Input
Low
High
Neutral