Honda VFR800F 2014 Service Manual page 399

LIG
HTS/M ETE RS/SWITC
H
ES
COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE &
INDICATORYECT SENSOR
INSPECTION
NOTE:
.
Before starting
this
inspection,
check
the
combination meter initial operation
(page 20-9).
.
The
coolant temperature gauge displays
"-"
when
the
temperature
is below
35'C (95"F).
.
After
the
inspection procedure is
completed, erase
the DTC (page 4-7).
Coolant temperature gauge and indicator does not
operate properly
1.
Indicator Operation
Gheck
Disconnect
the ECT sensor
3P
(Gray)
connector
(page
4-44).
Turn the
ignition
switch ON
with the engine
stop
switch
"8"
and check
the
coolant
temperature
indicator.
Does the
indicator
come
on?
YES
-
GO
TO
STEP
2.
NO -
GOTOSTEP3.
2.
ECf
Sensor lndication
Line Short
Gircuit
Inspection
Remove
the
combination meter
to
disconnect the
meter 20P (Gray) connector
(page
20-11).
Check
for
continuity
between
the meter 20P
(Gray)
connector
[1]
terminal
and ground.
CONNECTION: Gray/red - Ground
ls
there
continuity?
YES
-
Short circuit in the Gray/red or Gray/black
wire
NO -
Faulty combination
meter
3.
Indicator Operation
Gheck
2
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Ground
the ECT sensor 3P (Gray)
connector
[1]
terminal
of the
wire harness side
with
a
jumper
wire
t21.
CONNECTION: Gray/black - Ground
Turn the ignition switch ON and check
the
coolant
temperature indicator.
Does the
indicator
come
on?
YES
-
Check
the
ECT sensor (page 20-16)
NO -
GOTOSTEP4.
20-15