Brakelight Switch (Handlebar Control) - Arctic Cat 400 Service Manual

VOLTAGE
(Wiring Harness Side)
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage posi-
tion.
2. Connect the red tester to the orange wire; then
connect the black tester lead to ground.
3. The meter must show battery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter shows no battery voltage,
troubleshoot the battery, fuse, switch, or the main
wiring harness.
NOTE: If the meter shows battery voltage, the
main wiring harness is good; proceed to test the
switch/component, the connector, and the switch
wiring harness for resistance.
RESISTANCE
(Switch Connector)
! CAUTION
Always disconnect the battery when performing
resistance tests to avoid damaging the multimeter.
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to one black wire;
then connect the black tester lead to the other
black wire.
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3. When the brake pedal is depressed, the meter
must show less than 1 ohm.
NOTE: If the meter shows more than 1 ohm of
resistance, replace the switch.
Brakelight Switch
(Handlebar Control)
To access the connector, remove the access panel.
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the ON
position.
VOLTAGE
(Wiring Harness Connector)
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage posi-
tion.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the orange wire;
then connect the black tester lead to ground.
3. The meter must show battery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter shows no battery voltage,
troubleshoot the battery, fuse, switch, or the main
wiring harness.
NOTE: If the meter shows battery voltage, the
main wiring harness is good; proceed to test the
switch/component, the connector, and the switch
wiring harness for resistance.
RESISTANCE
(Switch Connector)
! CAUTION
Always disconnect the battery when performing
resistance tests to avoid damaging the multimeter.
NOTE: The brake lever must be compressed for
this test. Also, the ignition switch must be in the
OFF position.
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