KYMCO ZX Service Manual page 29

2
. GENERAL INFORMATION
Remove fuel unit and
check operation of
pointer by moving float
up and down.
Check operation of
pointer by opening and
shorting fuel unit
terminal on wire
harness side.
Check connectors for
proper connection.
2. Pointer fluctuates or swings (Ignition switch ON)
Inspection/Adjustment
Check battery circuit by
operating turn signals
and horn.
Remove fuel unit and
check operation of
pointer by moving float
up and down.
Move float up and down
rapidly (1 round /sec.)
to check the operation
of pointer.
Check connectors for
proper connection.
STARTER MOTOR
1. Starter motor won't turn
Inspection/Adjustment
Check operation of
stop switch by
applying brake.
Check battery circuit
by operating turn
signals.
2-25
Check operation of
starter relay by
depressing starter
Pointer does not
move
Pointer does not
move
Good
Symptom
Signals operate
properly
Pointer moves
Pointer moves in
accordance with
float
Good
Symptom
Stoplight does not
Stoplight comes on
come on
Pointer moves
Pointer moves
Faulty
Signals dim, remain
on or don't operate
Pointer does not
move
Pointer does not
move in
accord-ance with
float
Faulty
• Burned out fuse
‚ Weak or dead battery
ƒ Faulty stop switch
„ Loose or disconnected
... Broken or shorted ignition
ZX / SCOUT
„ Loose or disconnected
connector
... Broken wire harness
• Faulty float
• Broken or shorted fuel unit
wire
• Loose or disconnected
connector
‚ Incorrectly connected
connector
• Broken or shorted wire in
fuel gauge
Probable Cause
• Burned out fuse
‚ Weak or dead battery
ƒ Faulty ignition switch
„ Loose or disconnected
connector
... Broken wire harness
• Poor contact in fuel unit
• Insufficient damping oil in
fuel gauge
• Loose or disconnected
connector
• Broken or shorted wire in
fuel gauge
Probable Cause
connector