Starter System Testing - Polaris RZR 170 2009 Service Manual

ELECTRICAL

Starter System Testing

Condition: Starter motor fails to turn engine. NOTE: Make sure engine crankshaft is free to turn before proceeding with dynamic
testing of starter system. A digital multitester must be used for this test.
Locate the starter relay.
See "Starter Relay"
earlier in this chapter for
location reference
Disconnect the 2-wire connector at
the starter relay. Set volt meter to
read DC voltage and connect meter
leads between the DG/YEL and DG/
RED wires. Turn the key switch to
the "START" position, and push in
Is battery voltage present?
Check battery condition,
RED battery connections
at relay and 15A fuse.
Check the key switch for
proper function. Turn key to
Is there continuity between
DG/RED and BLACK?
Is there continuity between
RED and BROWN?
Set the meter to read Ohms.
Check the function of the foot
Is there continuity between the DG/
YEL and BROWN wires when the
foot brake pedal is pressed?
8.20
the brake pedal.
NO
NO
Condition Good?
YES
NO
"START".
YES
brake switch.
Connect meter
leads to RED lug to
YES
starter motor and
engine ground and
retest.
Is battery voltage
present?
Recharge and test
battery, replace 15A
fuse, or repair
connections.
Replace key switch and/or
check wiring circuits.
NO
Replace foot brake
pedal switch.
Disassemble starter
motor to test and
clean internal
YES components.
If tests fail, or motor
still does not work,
replace assembly.
NO
Replace starter
relay.