Chassis Electrical; Power Distribution, Lighting And Instrument Service; Electrical Equipment Check; Circuit Breaker Replacement - Indian Motorcycle Chief 2003 Service Manual

CHASSIS ELECTRICAL

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POWER DISTRIBUTION, LIGHTING AND INSTRUMENT SERVICE

Electrical Equipment Check

The ignition key switch controls the ignition and lights
of the motorcycle. It is located on the left side of the
motorcycle, in the chassis fairing just below the seat.
Turn the ignition key switch to the on position.
Confirm that the red rear running light and the front
fender light and headlamp are illuminated.
Warning Lights
Red Dash Light — The red dash light indicates that the
engine oil pressure is too low and/or the engine is
NOT RUNNING. To test, start the engine. The light
will go out when the engine is running and has
attained sufficient oil pressure. Stop the engine.
Green Dash Light — The green dash light indicates the
transmission is in NEUTRAL. To test, place the
transmission is gear. The green dash light will go out.
Return the transmission to neutral and the green light
will again be illuminated.
Left Handlebar Switches
Toggle the Lights HI/LO selector. When in the HI
position the headlight "high beam" should produce a
bright light and the blue dash light should illuminate.
Toggle to the LO position and the headlight "low
beam" will be energized, producing less light; the blue
dash light should be off.
Push the HORN button and confirm that the horn is
working and emitting the proper tone.
Push the TURNL button and confirm that both the
front and rear turn signal lights on the left side are
functioning. The left yellow dash light should blink in
unison with the turn signal.
Right Handlebar Switches
Push the TURNR button and confirm that both the
front and rear turn signal lights on the right side are
functioning. The right yellow dash light should blink
in unison with the turn signal.
Toggle the Engine Stop switch to the engine OFF
position. Make sure the green transmission neutral
light is on. Pull in the clutch lever in and depress the
START button. The engine should not turn over.
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Toggle the Engine Stop switch to the RUN position.
Make sure the green transmission neutral light is on.
Pull the clutch lever in and quickly depress the START
button. The engine should turn over.
Brake Light
Pull the front brake lever in. The rear brake light
should illuminate followed by three simultaneous
blinks of the left and right amber turn signal lights.
Press the rear brake pedal and the rear brake light
should illuminate.
Spot Lights
The spot light toggle switch is located on the left rear of
the headlight housing.
Toggle the spotlight switch (located on the left rear of
the headlight housing) to the ON position. Toggle the
Lights HI/LO switch on the left handlebar to the LO
position. Both left and right spot lights should be on.
Turn the ignition key to the off position.

Circuit Breaker Replacement

There are five circuit breakers protecting the wiring of
the motorcycle. The 30-ampere main power circuit
breaker is mounted on the front panel of the battery
box. The other four are an integral part of the electronic
control module for protection of the following circuits:
• Ignition switch
• Engine stop switch and ignition coil
• Head and tail lights
• Brake light, horn and turn signals
When an electrical fault trips a circuit breaker, the
breaker automatically resets, returning steady power to
the circuit. If the electrical fault is not found and
corrected, the circuit breaker will return power to the
circuit intermittently. When this happens, the
motorcycle will operate erratically and the battery will
eventually lose its charge.
To avoid possible damage to the motorcycle and/or
personal injury, the cause of an electrical fault must
be found and corrected.
The main power circuit breaker is the only one that can
be replaced as a separate unit. If it is faulty, replace it
with one of the same size, type and 30-ampere rating.