Lights; Power Distribution Module (Pdm) - Arctic Cat VLX 70002017 Service Manual

NOTE: To determine if the fan motor is good, con-
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nect the red wire from the fan connector to the posi-
tive side of a 12 volt battery; then connect the black
wire from the fan connector to the negative side. The
fan should operate.
! WARNING
Care should be taken to keep clear of the fan blades.
NOTE: Fan motor resistance checks are not recom-
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mended. Resistance values change with the motor
commutator position.

Lights

VOLTAGE (HEADLIGHT)
These four 2-prong connectors are plugged into the head-
light bulbs (two on each side).
 NOTE: Perform this test in turn on the main har-
ness side of all four connectors. Also, the ignition
switch must be in the LIGHTS position.
NOTE: The LO beam is the outside bulb, and the
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HI beam is the inside bulb.
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to one wire; then connect
the black tester lead to the other wire.
3. With the dimmer switch in the LO position, test the
two outside connectors (LO beam). The meter must
show battery voltage.
4. With the dimmer switch in the HI position, test the
two inside connectors (HI beam). The meter must
show battery voltage.
NOTE: If battery voltage is not shown in any test,
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inspect the LIGHTS fuse, battery, main wiring har-
ness, connectors, or the left handlebar switch.
VOLTAGE (Taillight)
This 3-prong connector is located under the rear fender
assembly.
 NOTE: Perform this test on the main harness side of
the connector. Also, the ignition switch should be in
the LIGHTS position.
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the white wire; then
connect the black tester lead to the black wire.
3. With the ignition key in the LIGHTS position, the
meter must show battery voltage.
NOTE: If the meter shows no voltage, inspect fuses,
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wiring harness, connectors, and switches.
VOLTAGE (Brakelight)
NOTE: Perform this test on the main harness side of
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the connector. Also, the ignition switch should be in
the ON position and the brake (either foot pedal or
hand lever) must be applied.
1. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
2. Connect the red tester lead to the red/blue wire; then
connect the black tester lead to the black wire.
3. With either brake applied, the meter must show bat-
tery voltage.
 NOTE: If the meter shows no voltage, inspect fuses,
wiring harness, connectors, and switches.
Power Distribution Module
(PDM)
The fuses are located in a power distribution module
under the seat. If there is any type of electrical system
failure, always check the fuses first.
NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the LIGHTS
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position.
The 4-pin relays are identical plug-in type. Relay func-
tion can be checked by switching relay positions. The
relays are interchangeable.
 NOTE: The PDM base and wiring harness are not a
serviceable components and must be replaced as an
assembly.
1. Remove all fuses from the distribution module.
2. Set the meter selector to the DC Voltage position.
3. Connect the black tester lead to battery ground.
4. Using the red tester lead, contact each end of the fuse
holder connector terminals individually.
5. The meter must show battery voltage from one side
of the connector terminal ends.
 NOTE: Battery voltage will be indicated from only
one side of the fuse holder connector terminal; the
other side will show no voltage.
NOTE: When testing the HI-BEAM fuse holder, the
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headlight dimmer switch must be in the HI position;
when testing the LIGHTS fuse holder, the headlight
dimmer switch can be in either position.
NOTE: If the meter shows no battery voltage, trou-
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bleshoot the battery, switches, distribution module, or
the main wiring harness.
FUSES
NOTE: To access a fuse, compress the locking tabs
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on either side of the fuse case and lift out.
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