Ignition Switch; Handlebar Control Switches - Arctic Cat DVX 400 2008 Service Manual

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Ignition Switch

The connector is the three-wire one in front of the
steering post. To access the connector, the body and
seat must be removed (see Section 8).
VOLTAGE
NOTE: Perform this test on the lower side of the
connector.
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the red meter lead to the red wire; then
connect the black meter lead to ground.
3. Meter must show battery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter shows no battery voltage, trou-
bleshoot the battery or the main wiring harness.
RESISTANCE
! CAUTION
Always disconnect the battery when performing
resistance tests to avoid damaging the multimeter.
NOTE: Perform this test on the upper side of the
connector.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
3. Connect the red tester lead to the red wire; then
connect the black tester lead to the orange wire.
4. The meter must show less than 1 ohm.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the LIGHTS position.
6. Connect the red tester lead to the red wire; then
connect the black tester lead to the orange wire.
7. The meter must show less than 1 ohm.
8. Connect the red tester lead to the red wire; then
connect the black tester lead to the gray wire.
9. The meter must show less than 1 ohm.
10. With the switch in the OFF position, connect the
red tester lead to the red wire and the black tester
lead to each of the remaining wires (orange and
gray). The meter must show an open circuit on
both wires.
NOTE: If the meter shows more than 1 ohm of
resistance, troubleshoot or replace the switch/
component, the connector, or the switch wiring
harness.
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Handlebar Control
Switches
The connector is the yellow one in front of the steering
post. To access the connector, the body and seat must
be removed (see Section 8).
NOTE: These tests should be made on the top
side of the connector.
! CAUTION
Always disconnect the battery when performing
resistance tests to avoid damaging the multimeter.
RESISTANCE (HI Beam)
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the yellow wire; then
connect the black tester lead to the gray wire.
3. With the dimmer switch in the HI position, the
meter must show less than 1 ohm.
NOTE: If the meter shows more than 1 ohm of
resistance, troubleshoot or replace the switch/
component, the connector, or the switch wiring
harness.
RESISTANCE (LO Beam)
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the white wire; then
connect the black tester lead to the gray wire.
3. With the dimmer switch in the LO position, the
meter must show an open circuit.
NOTE: If the meter reads resistance, trouble-
shoot or replace the switch/component, the con-
nector, or the switch wiring harness.
RESISTANCE (Starter Button)
1. Set the meter selector to the OHMS position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the orange/white
wire; then connect the black tester lead to the
black wire.
3. With the starter button depressed, the meter must
show less than 1 ohm.
4. With the starter button released, the meter must
show an open circuit.
NOTE: If the meter does not show as specified,
replace the switch/component, connector, or
switch harness.
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